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Early protection from measles
Friday, 21 October 2011, 10:09 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
With the recent confirmation of people becoming infected with the measles in the Bay of Plenty, early protection is being encouraged by the Medical Officer of Health. More >>
Measles continues to be a concern for our community
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 4:35 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
The first two locally acquired cases of measles can be confirmed this week in the Bay of Plenty area. Contacts have been identified and advised as appropriate by public health. More >>
Protect your family from measles
Friday, 15 July 2011, 2:16 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
The local Medical Officer of Health urges parents to ensure that their children are up to date with their immunisations. There is concern that measles may spread to people in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes region during the school holiday. More >>
Te Zumba classes on Huria marae popular with hapu
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 1:08 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Since Te Zumba classes started at Huria marae in November last year, up to 100 local people have been attending per class. The classes are run twice a week at the marae and have been hugely popular. More >>
Health Warning issued for Tauranga Harbour
Saturday, 29 January 2011, 9:49 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Health Warning issued for Tauranga Harbour With the heavy rain in the Tauranga urban area overnight there have been several reports of surface flooding and sewage overflow events with spillage into the harbour. Medical Officer of Health, Dr Neil de Wet, ... More >>
Watch out for algae in lakes and rivers
Friday, 24 December 2010, 7:20 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
The recent spell of warm humid weather increases the chance of problems with algae in our lakes and rivers. People should always exercise their own judgement about the quality of the water they are about to swim or paddle in. More >>
BOP DHB responds to health target data
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 4:36 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Today the Minister of Health released the fourth quarter results of the health targets introduced as a way of improving the performance of health services. The targets provide the health sector, both secondary and primary, with a clear focus for action. More >>
Elective surgery up - BoP delivers record numbers
Monday, 29 March 2010, 4:11 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
An extra thousand people in the Bay of Plenty had their elective surgery in 2009, contributing to a nationwide record increase of 12,000. More >>
Sore throats can break a heart
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 5:23 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
“We are one step closer to ensuring Bay of Plenty parents and children realise that sore throats matter. A strep sore throat can lead to rheumatic fever which can potentially damage your heart,” says Medical Officer of Health Dr Phil Shoemack. More >>
Get Your Flu Vaccine While the Sun Still Shines
Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 3:55 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Now is the time to book your seasonal influenza vaccination appointment, according to Bay of Plenty Medical Officer of Health Jim Miller. “From experience in the Northern Hemisphere, it is believed the flu season may arrive earlier than usual ... More >>
DHB launches new imaging system
Friday, 7 August 2009, 2:42 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
A new digital x-ray system to be launched on Monday at Tauranga and Whakatane hospitals and Opotiki Health Centre will cut down the number of patients needing transfer to Waikato Hospital for assessment. More >>
Influenza planning being taken seriously by DHBs
Saturday, 23 May 2009, 12:49 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Despite a low number of cases in the BOP/Lakes region, local DHBs remain vigilant in the face of potential escalation of the H1N1 Influenza A spread. More >>
Influenza A (H1N1) planning being taken seriously
Friday, 22 May 2009, 4:28 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Despite a low number of cases in the BOP/Lakes region, local DHBs remain vigilant in the face of potential escalation of the H1N1 Influenza A spread. In the Lakes and Bay of Plenty areas there is currently one suspected case and two contacts. These ... More >>
Update on Response to H1N1 (Swine Flu) Threat
Sunday, 3 May 2009, 5:14 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Threat There are still no confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) in either Lakes or Bay of Plenty districts. More >>
Update on Preparations for Health Response to flu
Friday, 1 May 2009, 5:19 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Lakes and Bay of Plenty DHBs will continue to closely monitor the Influenza A (H1N1) health response for the district over the weekend from a joint Emergency Operations Centre( EOC). As of today (Friday 1 May) there are still no confirmed cases in either ... More >>
Preparations for Response to Swine flu
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 9:54 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
There are still no known cases of Influenza A in the Bay of Plenty or Lakes DHB areas. Incident Controller for the Joint Bay of Plenty and Lakes Pandemic Planning Committee, Cathy Cooney says a huge amount of work has been done by staff of the Lakes and Bay ... More >>
Update on Swine Flu - Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 5:26 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
There are still no known cases of swine flu in the Bay of Plenty or Lakes district. Of the 56 people being monitored for suspected swine flu in New Zealand, five are in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes DHB regions. All five were tracked from the NZ1 flight ... More >>
Don’t let drink ruin the holiday season
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 10:26 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
With Christmas, New Year and the summer holiday season fast approaching the Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) at Tauranga Hospital is urging people to think about their drinking, to make sure the season is fun and safe for everyone. More >>
DHB to appeal Breeze reinstatement
Thursday, 16 October 2008, 2:23 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
The BOPDHB will appeal an Employment Relations Authority ruling that it reinstate Ian Breeze as a consultant general surgeon at Tauranga Hospital. More >>
Hospital handwashers under scrutiny
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 4:19 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Tauranga and Whakatane hospitals are taking proactive steps to ensure norovirus and other infections do not disrupt patient care. A planned monitoring and observation of handwashing and the use of handgels by staff who are in direct contact with patients ... More >>
