Te Mana ki Tua delivers great results for remission of type 2 diabetes and weight loss
Counties Manukau’s recently formed medical bariatric service Te Mana ki Tua, for specialist weight management, has now been running for eight months, and the outcomes are being greeted with enthusiasm.
Clinical news with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora tatou, This is my first message to our community for the year. I hope you’ve had a great summer break. My colleague Dr Vanessa Thornton has already thanked Counties Manukau staff for a fine effort over the New Year period.
Living our values – Kindness
Jeyananthan Muthukumaru works as an Orderly Coordinator and is often based in the Emergency Department. He has been with Counties Manukau since 2009 and will be receiving his 10+ Long Service Award next week.
Middlemore ticked all the boxes
When you hear the name Dr Samuels, a certain Dr TK Samuels from Shortland Street could come to mind. But our very own real-life Dr Samuels is based right here at Middlemore Hospital and he’s aiming to be an ophthalmologist.
Counties Comms biker hits the road for a great cause
Rob Harley jokes that with a name like his, he was always destined to ride a motorcycle that was appropriately large and loud.
Simple steps to keep cool this summer
As temperatures rise, it's important to watch out for dehydration, especially in babies, older adults and people who work outside. Plan ahead - check the forecast, pack enough water and food, use a chiller bag. Drink plenty of water and encourage your children to drink often.
Taamaki ki raro - Rebecca Girdwood
Nursing is a job that requires emotional strength – and in our travels at Manukau Health Park, we met Rebecca Girdwood – who adds physical strength to the mix.
Meri Kirihimete from us all
We’d like to thank everyone caring for the health and wellbeing of others this Christmas, especially those working in our hospitals and community services during the summer break…we see you and we appreciate you! Thank you for the tireless work you do to keep our community safe and healthy.
Measles – how to recognise
Aotearoa is at a high risk of a measles outbreak this summer. Measles (Te mate karawaka) is highly contagious and spreads easily among people who are not immunised. It can cause serious problems, including brain swelling, chest infections, or death.
