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Eating away at bad health habits
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 11:12 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
A Healthy Eating – Healthy Action (HEHA) Development Manager has been appointed for the Bay of Plenty to lead a campaign to increase physical activity, improve nutrition and reduce obesity. More >>
Routine screening for signs of family violence
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 9:36 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
All women aged over 16 who attend hospital in Tauranga or Whakatane could soon be screened for signs of family violence – regardless of their reason for being at hospital. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has approved funding for frontline ... More >>
Employers urged to keep staff well
Monday, 5 March 2007, 9:42 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Influenza will affect up to one in five Bay of Plenty residents this winter, making it one of the most common causes of sick leave. Businesses are being encouraged to offer free influenza vaccination to staff to help reduce absenteeism. More >>
Whakatane Hospital Ct Scanner is Major Advance
Friday, 16 February 2007, 4:21 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
RADIOLOGY specialists at Whakatane Hospital have started using their new $835,000 CT scanner and Ultrasound Suite, and they are impressed by the improvements. More >>
Roll out of extra money for elective procedures
Tuesday, 30 January 2007, 9:22 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
The first patients to benefit from the extra $200 million for more operations and elective procedures have had their treatments this year. More >>
Health Warning Lifted at Pilot Bay
Tuesday, 30 January 2007, 9:20 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
A health warning (Friday 26 January) advising people to avoid recreational use at Pilot Bay has been lifted. More >>
Tauranga hospital signals all clear
Thursday, 18 January 2007, 2:58 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
All wards affected by a small outbreak of gastroenteritis (a tummy bug often caused by norovirus) at Tauranga Hospital are now back in business. More >>
Tummy bug hits hospital
Friday, 5 January 2007, 12:44 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
A small outbreak of gastroenteritis (a tummy bug often caused by norovirus) is affecting some wards at Tauranga Hospital. More >>
Emergency department gears up for holidays
Thursday, 21 December 2006, 10:46 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Tauranga Hospital’s emergency department is gearing itself up for the forthcoming festive season. More >>
Minor skin surgery initiative given approval
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 11:54 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Bay of Plenty District Health Board has gained approval and funding from the Ministry of Health to progress a minor skin surgery initiative with an aim to reduce waiting times and improve service delivery. Planning for the $44,000 initiative is now progressing ... More >>
Power cut to prepare for CT scanner a success
Monday, 4 December 2006, 9:46 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
A planned four-hour power cut to Whakatane Hospital this morning has prepared for the new CT Scanner to be installed. More >>
Safety gear theme of World AIDS Day
Friday, 1 December 2006, 9:17 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
World Aids Day is on Friday 1 December 2006. This is an international annual event to mark the issue of HIV and AIDS. The theme this year is safety gear, and promotes the use of condoms and safe sex practices. More >>
Safety gear theme of World AIDS Day
Monday, 27 November 2006, 5:12 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
World Aids Day is on Friday 1 December 2006. This is an international annual event to mark the issue of HIV and AIDS. The theme this year is safety gear, and promotes the use of condoms and safe sex practices. More >>
BPDHB To Put Safety First
Monday, 27 November 2006, 5:09 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Bay of Plenty District Health Board has contingency plans in place to ensure patient and community safety during the Laboratory Workers strike planned to start on 29 November. More >>
Primary and community healthcare service review
Friday, 24 November 2006, 3:38 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Bay of Plenty District Health Board has commenced the process of community participation in the primary and community healthcare service review in the Eastern Bay More >>
Current lab services to continue in Bay
Friday, 17 November 2006, 4:46 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Bay of Plenty District Health Board has made a decision on the future provision of laboratory services, and is pleased to announce that the current laboratory services provider, Pathology Associates Limited, will continue to provide services in the ... More >>
The Argus: Influenza pandemic special
Friday, 17 November 2006, 11:46 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
The Argus News from the Bay of Plenty District Health Board November 2006 Influenza pandemic special Everything you need to know to prepare. Vital information about what to do before and during an influenza pandemic. More >>
New parenting booklet expected to be a huge succes
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 3:29 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Parents in the Eastern Bay are encouraged to get their hands on a new booklet designed to help them communicate with their teenagers on a range of issues. The Parent Pack, developed by the Whakatane YATA (Youth Access to Alcohol), was launched by more than ... More >>
80% of patients that come to hospital need scans
Friday, 10 November 2006, 9:54 am | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Bay of Plenty District Health Board has contingency plans in place to ensure patient and community safety during the Medical Radiation Technologists (MRT) strikes planned to start today (Friday 10 November). More >>
Board invests in primary healthcare initiatives
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 5:08 pm | Bay Of Plenty DHB
Bay of Plenty District Health Board has announced funding of $250,000 to support new initiatives across the primary and community sectors that will enhance the range of services and capacity. More >>
