International Day of Radiology - Dr Aroha
Today is the International Day of Radiology, celebrating the role of our exceptional Radiology staff. Dr Aroha Si’ilata, a consultant radiologist, says she has always enjoyed working at Middlemore Hospital, especially in the Radiology department.
Hope to look forward to better vision
For 28-year-old Tura Vaka-Akatika, seeing his children's faces and smiles again was his reason for embarking on his journey of weight loss and why he never lost hope.
Our Allied Health, Scientific and Technical (AHST) Awards winners
The Allied Health, Scientific and Technical (AHST) Awards were held on 14 October to recognise and celebrate the teams and staff who work for these services. The wonderful afternoon of celebration was well attended by winners, their managers, and colleagues who came to support and celebrate with them.
Our past designed for our future to enjoy
We are proud to announce that the Kidz First Tau Mauri Multisensory Room, designed to provide a calming and relaxing environment for tamaariki, whaanau and staff, was officially opened and blessed on 11 September.
Stand by me - The power of support groups
After being diagnosed and treated for bowel cancer in 2019, Rex Buckley then found himself up against a lesser-known autoimmune disease - Guillame – Barre Syndrome (GBS). GBS is when the body's immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis.
Celebrate Tongan Language Week - Clare's journey
Clare Mafi is the Advanced Social Work Clinician for Community Midwifery Service committed to serving her community. Proud to be Tongan, Clare is from Fo'ui, where her father hails from, a village located on the Western side of the main island of Tongatapu.
Changing jobs saved my life - Melanie’s story
In 2023, Melanie Fruean changed roles - moving from our Bowel Screen team to join the Breast Screen team – it was a decision she says helped save her life. Melanie was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in late 2023, after doing her first-ever mammogram.
Sammy's story - My stage three cancer journey
Sammy Tiongson is a popular fashion and interior designer who once graced the cover of a glossy magazine. With his cheerful, upbeat personality you never would guess that over the last few years, he has been very unwell.
Birkenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade brings joy to Kidz First
Seeing a fire truck outside a hospital would usually turn heads - but this one had the kids bursting with joy as it turned up for a special visit and delivery.
Burns awareness month
It’s been a month of energetic promotion by the team at Counties Manukau’s National Burns Unit. Staff have been working hard, raising awareness of the damage even a minor burn can do, and giving the South Auckland community important information on avoiding and treating burns.