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Covid-19 Spreads To Tauranga
Sunday, 22 March 2020, 2:13 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Our local Medical Officer of Health is reminding residents of the importance of washing your hands regularly, and where you can, keeping space between yourself and others, following a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tauranga. In this instance, the ... More >>
Pharmacies join the fight against measles in the BoP
Friday, 10 January 2020, 12:07 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Protecting yourself and your family from measles just got more convenient. Selected pharmacies across the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts are now offering an additional way for people aged 16 to 49 to get their free MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) immunisation. More >>
Thanks given by Bay of Plenty DHB following eruption
Saturday, 21 December 2019, 11:14 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Thanks are being given to all those who have given gifts and donations, or offered their support in other ways, to Whakatāne Hospital staff following the Whakaari - White Island eruption. More >>
Te Reo Māori lessons for health staff
Friday, 23 August 2019, 1:52 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) staff and their whānau have the opportunity to learn te reo Māori on-site thanks to a new initiative to grow the use and quality of te reo me ōnā tikanga within the DHB and its communities. More >>
Speed critical to a better recovery says stroke survivor
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 3:12 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
The fact that Barry Anderson is on his way to a full recovery after a major stroke is down to one thing he says, speed of action. “Time is of the essence,” said Barry. “Speed is the most important thing. I’m living proof of that when you ... More >>
Increasing Māori health workforce focus of day-long event
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 1:35 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Around 40 students from seven Tauranga schools have taken part in a day-long event focussed on increasing the Māori workforce in health. More >>
Advance Care Planning Day approaches
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 12:18 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
As Advance Care Planning Day approaches one well-known kuia is encouraging people to start the conversation with their whānau about their plans and wishes. More >>
Health warning lifted for Lake Okaro
Friday, 15 February 2019, 1:21 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Media release | Pānui pāpāho Health warning lifted for Lake Okaro The health warning issued in November for Lake Okaro has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Results of water testing by Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirm that ... More >>
Phone your GP day or night for medical advice
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 7:19 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Phone your GP day or night for healthcare advice is the message going out to Western Bay of Plenty residents this Christmas and New Year. More >>
Prestigious fellowship awarded to BOP DHB recipient
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 7:06 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Prestigious fellowship awarded to Bay of Plenty District Health Board recipient for fourth time in six years More >>
Meningococcal advice for Bay of Plenty and Lakes district
Monday, 3 December 2018, 4:30 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
MEDIA RELEASE Meningococcal advice for Bay of Plenty and Lakes district residents There is an outbreak of Meningococcal disease (type W) in Northland. In response, the Ministry of Health has begun rolling out a targeted vaccination programme in ... More >>
Reminder to avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rain
Friday, 30 November 2018, 7:04 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
With heavy rain forecast for much of the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts, the local Medical Officer of Health would like to remind the public of the standard public health advice to always avoid swimming in streams, rivers and beaches for 48 hours ... More >>
International recognition for Tauranga Hospital
Thursday, 20 September 2018, 10:15 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
A Tauranga Hospital healthcare initiative has been recognised for its excellence at an international conference held in Australia. More >>
Cold sufferers should visit their GP or a pharmacy
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 4:55 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Cold sufferers should visit their GP or a pharmacy not the Emergency Department says hospital leader More >>
Contingency planning at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 5:00 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Contingency planning at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals The Bay of Plenty District Health Board says services at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals will be reduced to a minimum if the proposed nurses’ strikes go ahead on Thursday 5 July and Thursday ... More >>
Special women thanked for 50 years of volunteering
Friday, 15 June 2018, 9:50 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Two very special women who have been putting smiles on children’s faces for nearly 50 years are being celebrated. More >>
Lack of seatbelt use increasing major trauma risk
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 4:41 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Lack of seatbelt use increasing major trauma risk Over 100 patients were admitted to Bay of Plenty hospitals due to car crash trauma last year at a cost of $1.35 million. As Road Safety Week (May 7-13) is observed it is revealed that 16% of those injured ... More >>
Keep your family healthy this winter
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:23 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Keep your family healthy this winter with a warm and dry home As the weather gets colder help keep your family healthy with a warm and dry home. Homes that are warm, dry, uncrowded and smokefree can help protect you and your family from illnesses ... More >>
Award winning artist gifts painting to hospital
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 7:31 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Award winning artist gifts painting to hospital after heart attack When Tauranga artist Graham Baker started feeling tired and taking regular afternoon naps, he thought it was just a part of getting older. Then pains in his chest that felt like a bad ... More >>
Health scare prompts important conversations
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 3:50 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Health scare prompts important conversations Allan is an average kind of bloke – loves cars, being at the beach and fishing most of all. In November he did something a lot of men his age do. He had a heart attack. There was no dramatic clutching of ... More >>
