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Green light given for recreational use of Waihī Estuary
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 10:39 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
One of two health warnings issued for Waihī Estuary at Pukehina (Little Waihī), has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. More >>
Syphilis is on the increase - know how to stay safe
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 2:41 pm | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
An increase in the number of syphilis cases across New Zealand, and including the Bay of Plenty, has prompted a sexual health expert to call for people to know what they can do to stay safe and when to be tested. More >>
Wanted Down Under television show doctor returns to Tauranga
Monday, 25 February 2019, 9:27 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
“We love New Zealand and I can’t see us going back to England now,” says paediatrician Dr Angus Goodson after starting work at Tauranga Hospital this month. Dr Goodson and his family took part in BBC television show Wanted Down Under nearly three years ... More >>
Bay of Plenty schools and parents helping to prevent cancer
Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 9:28 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
All Year 8 children can receive free immunisations at participating schools to protect against human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can lead to several types of cancer. More >>
Crutches amnesty issued at Tauranga Hospital
Monday, 11 February 2019, 9:28 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Tauranga Hospital is running a crutches amnesty after spending $500 a week replacing those not returned by patients. More >>
Student mentors recognised with awards
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:57 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Those who teach and guide the next generation of healthcare professionals have been recognised for their hard work and dedication. More >>
Faster treatment, shorter stays Emergency Department goal
Friday, 11 January 2019, 4:23 pm | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Tailoring patients to the most appropriate health professionals in the timeliest way is the thought-process behind a successful Whakatāne Hospital Emergency Department (ED) project. More >>
Have yourself a ‘mindful eating’ Christmas
Friday, 21 December 2018, 10:46 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation dietitian Hannah Keddell says if you focus on “mindful eating”, you needn’t feel guilty about enjoying Christmas treats. More >>
Prepare in advance to avoid unnecessary summer GP visits
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 5:12 pm | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Prepare in advance is the message going out to the Eastern Bay of Plenty residents this Christmas and New Year. More >>
Tooth-conscious toddlers to win oral health challenge
Monday, 17 December 2018, 3:08 pm | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Tooth-conscious toddlers ‘Whakārohia te Māngai, Whakārohia te Hauora’ to win oral health challenge More >>
Dramatic improvement in tamariki health indicator
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 9:55 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Manaakitanga, determination and teamwork are behind the dramatic improvement of a Māori health indicator which has led to a national target being met for the first time, says the head of BOPDHB Māori Health Gains and Development. More >>
Tauranga Pharmacist in winning team at World Congress
Friday, 9 November 2018, 11:15 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Developing a care plan to a tight deadline alongside three teammates with English as their second language was one of the challenges a young Tauranga pharmacist overcame to triumph at an international event. More >>
Former summer student at forefront of Breast Cancer research
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 9:03 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Four years ago Tauranga raised Olivia Burn was one of the first science students selected for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board Clinical School’s Summer Studentship programme. Today she’s part of a Malaghan Institute of Medical Research team that ... More >>
5210 – The Healthy Way to Go
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 8:36 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Tamariki across the Bay of Plenty are being given a head start on healthy habits thanks to a brand new range of health resources given at their routine B4 School Check. More >>
Nurse-led cardiac procedure first in Australasia
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 9:32 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
An award-winning Australasian first at Tauranga Hospital is seeing faster access for patients needing long-term heart monitors implanted. More >>
Whakatāne Hospital top choice for first year doctors
Friday, 12 October 2018, 9:22 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Whakatāne Hospital has been rated New Zealand’s most preferred hospital for first year doctors. More >>
Te Kaha GP’s work with trainee doctors recognised
Friday, 5 October 2018, 9:49 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
An Eastern Bay GP who goes above and beyond to train the next generation of doctors has been recognised with a prestigious award. More >>
Online gaming: what’s the fuss?
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:45 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Concerns over the addictive nature of online gaming and its effects will be addressed by a national expert at a free event in Tauranga. More >>
Time to change tack on how we view ageing
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 10:15 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Lower birth rates and lower death rates are resulting in our population becoming increasingly older in number and in age. More people are living in their nineties and reaching over 100 years. More >>
Health leaders praise hardworking staff
Friday, 31 August 2018, 8:41 am | Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Five out of six health targets have been met by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) in the latest figures revealed by the Ministry of Health. More >>
