MidCentral District Health Board - Latest News [Page 10]
Family of hospital inpatients can help during NZNO strike
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 4:03 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral DHB is calling for the help of family and whānau of inpatients at Palmerston North Hospital during the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) strike between 7am Thursday and 7am Friday this week. More >>
Tū Kaha 2018 postponed until 21-23 August 2018
Monday, 2 July 2018, 3:43 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Tū Kaha 2018 postponed until 21-23 August 2018 2 July 2018 After careful deliberation, the Tū Kaha Steering Group in partnership with the Māori DHB General Managers of the Central Region have made the decision to postpone the biennial Central Region ... More >>
MidCentral Consumer Council looking to recruit new members
Friday, 29 June 2018, 1:39 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Consumer Council looking to recruit new members The MidCentral DHB Consumer Council is looking to recruit new membership as it continues to advocate for the MidCentral community. The Consumer Council was established in 2017 with the purpose of acting ... More >>
Health and Wellbeing Plan for Palmerston North
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 3:17 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Palmerston North residents and groups are being asked for their views on the health and wellbeing of people and families/whānau in their community. More >>
No limits on free WiFi at Palmerston North Hospital
Monday, 25 June 2018, 3:03 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Palmerston North Hospital now offers unlimited free WiFi allowing patients and visitors to connect their mobile devices to the internet for however long they want. More >>
Opportunities to help shape District Digital Health Vision
Friday, 25 May 2018, 10:20 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Members of the public are invited to help shape the future of digital health by contributing to the development of MidCentral District’s first-ever Digital Health Vision and Strategy. More >>
Whanganui retailer fined for selling tobacco to a minor
Friday, 11 May 2018, 10:46 am | MidCentral District Health Board
A Whanganui retailer has been fined $500 by the Ministry of Health for selling tobacco products to an under 18-year-old. More >>
People urged to be immunised and stay immunised
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 9:41 am | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board reminds people of the importance of immunisation throughout their lives, from whooping cough immunisation for babies and young children, through to influenza and shingles immunisation for people aged 65 and older. MidCentral ... More >>
Protect yourself from influenza this winter
Friday, 20 April 2018, 3:35 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board encourages everyone to take action and get their influenza immunisation to protect themselves, their families and friends, before flu season strikes in winter. More >>
P. North retailer fined for selling tobacco to a minor
Monday, 5 March 2018, 4:27 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
A Palmerston North retailer has been fined $500 by the Ministry of Health for selling tobacco products to a minor. More >>
Toolkit to help parents with mental health issues
Friday, 2 March 2018, 3:58 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
A New Zealand first-of-its-kind resource toolkit for community-based services to help parents struggling with mental health problems or addictions was launched in Palmerston North yesterday. More >>
Syphilis cases increasing among women
Thursday, 1 March 2018, 10:46 am | MidCentral District Health Board
There has been a large increase in the number of cases of syphilis reported in New Zealand but many cases are going unreported, because it is often mistaken for other conditions. More >>
People urged to vaccinate against whooping cough
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 11:52 am | MidCentral District Health Board
People are urged to be vaccinated against whooping cough (Pertussis) to protect themselves from the contagious disease which is currrently in the community. More >>
MidCentral DHB helping new parents with baby talk
Monday, 16 May 2016, 4:37 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Baby talk is often cute and entertaining, but have you ever seen it be informative and helpful? More >>
Smokefree outdoor dining and drinking areas a winner
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 1:57 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral DHB Public Health applauds Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) for deciding to make Palmerston North outdoor dining and drinking areas Smokefree. More >>
New electronic medicines management a big change
Friday, 27 March 2015, 4:24 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
In a national first, MidCentral District Health Board is actively supporting the implementation of an electronic medicines management system to be installed in all of the district’s aged care facilities and associated pharmacies. More >>
Conference to focus on high performing health care
Wednesday, 25 March 2015, 9:43 am | MidCentral District Health Board
A conference being run by the MidCentral District Health Board (MDHB) and Central Primary Health Organisation (CPHO) in May will feature international speakers, and focus on how to develop a high performing health care system. More >>
Keep an eye out for the elderly this holiday season
Friday, 12 December 2014, 4:56 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
For many of us the holiday season is often spent relaxing with family and friends, but it’s also a time to look out for the elderly in our communities who are socially isolated. More >>
Health of children the focus of MDHB Health Award winners
Monday, 20 October 2014, 9:08 am | MidCentral District Health Board
In a celebration of a decade of excellence, with a record 64 entries, the tenth MidCentral DHB Health Awards’ Supreme Award went to those helping our youngest and most vulnerable. More >>
Horowhenua Hospital sold
Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 12:18 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board has confirmed the sale by tender of the former Horowhenua Hospital and grounds. More >>