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Spike In Respiratory Virsuses Prompts Public Health Reminder
Wednesday, 7 July 2021, 4:18 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral DHB is reminding parents and whānau to exercise public health measures following a recent spike in the spread of respiratory illnesses in the MidCentral region. As is the case throughout New Zealand, MidCentral DHB is experiencing a significant ... More >>
Community Figure Calls For People To Take Their Bowel Health Seriously
Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 12:06 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
When the bowel screening programme rolled out in the MidCentral DHB (MDHB) region, Stephen Paewai paid attention. Having his father pass away from bowel cancer meant he was well aware of the ferociousness of the disease, which is the second highest ... More >>
COVID-19 Vaccinations For Group 3 Under Way In MidCentral District
Friday, 4 June 2021, 1:04 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board has started COVID-19 vaccinations for people in the Group 3 cohort, including people aged over 65 and those with underlying health conditions. People and whanāu within the MidCentral DHB rohe started to be invited ... More >>
Call For Whānau Support During NZNO Strike Action
Friday, 28 May 2021, 10:38 am | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral DHB is calling for the whānau and support people of patients to assist in their hospital care during the proposed strike action in June. Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants covered by the NZNO MECA have announced their intention ... More >>
Become A Smokefree Role Model On World Smokefree Day
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 9:34 am | MidCentral District Health Board
World Smokefree Day on May 31 is the perfect opportunity to encourage and help those who want to quit smoking and support friends and whānau on their journey to quit. MidCentral DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Robert Weir said World Smokefree Day ... More >>
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Gains Momentum In MidCentral DHB Rohe
Monday, 10 May 2021, 11:58 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Three additional community sites have begun offering COVID-19 vaccinations in their communities, as the vaccination roll-out programme gains momentum in the MidCentral DHB rohe. Iwi health providers Best Care Whakapai Hauora on Maxwells Line in Palmerston ... More >>
Have Your Say In The Care Offered For Whānau And Pēpi In Horowhenua, Ōtaki And Tararua
Friday, 16 April 2021, 3:59 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral DHB is asking for the views of the Horowhenua, Ōtaki and Tararua communities when it comes to the care offered for whānau and pēpi in their first 1000 days of life. The community engagement process, Tūngia te Ururua, will be asking the ... More >>
MidCentral DHB Begins Roll-out Of COVID-19 Vaccination To Tier 2 Populations
Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 3:26 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Māori and Iwi health providers were among the first tier 2 populations to get the COVID-19 vaccine today, as the roll-out continues in the MidCentral DHB region. The second tier of the national vaccine rollout also includes about 480,000 frontline ... More >>
Applications Open For New Consumer Council Members
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 3:06 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
The MidCentral DHB Consumer Council is recruiting new members as it continues to advocate for the involvement of MidCentral communities in the development, design and delivery of services. Individuals with proven leadership skills and a passion ... More >>
Upcoming Community Engagement On Care For Whānau And Pēpi In Horowhenua, Ōtaki And Tararua
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 9:42 am | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board is wanting to hear the voice of the community about the care offered for whānau and pēpi in their first 1000 days of life in the Horowhenua, Ōtaki and Tararua areas. The community engagement process, Tūngia te Ururua, will ... More >>
New Linear Accelerator Bolsters Cancer Service At Palmerston North Hospital
Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 9:29 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Cancer patients can now expect faster treatment times and improved access to services after the Regional Cancer Treatment Service (RCTS) officially opened its second new linear accelerator (LINAC) at Palmerston North Hospital. The new LINAC started clinical ... More >>
MidCentral DHB Moves Back To Alert Level 1
Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 5:06 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board residents will shift from National Alert Level Two to Alert Level 1 at midnight tonight. The Government announced today restrictions for the majority of New Zealand will ease to Alert Level 1. MidCentral DHB Chief ... More >>
COVID-19 Testing Still Available Across MidCentral Region
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 11:19 am | MidCentral District Health Board
A series of temporary COVID-19 testing sites will be popping up across the district throughout January to aid in MidCentral communities efforts to remain free of the virus. As people start to return from their summer holidays and head back to work, ... More >>
Healthcare In The MidCentral Region Over The Festive Season
Wednesday, 23 December 2020, 12:27 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
While we hope all people in the MidCentral DHB region enjoy a healthy and safe festive season, we want to remind our communities about the available healthcare options over this time. The following information provides an overview of where you can go ... More >>
COVID-19 Pop Up Site In Pahiatua
Wednesday, 9 December 2020, 4:12 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
People in the Southern Tararua District are encouraged to keep their community COVID-19-free by getting a free swab on Friday. A COVID-19 testing team, comprised of MidCentral DHB and THINK Hauora staff, will set up a pop-up site at the Bush Multisport Park ... More >>
World Aids Day Works Towards Breaking Down Discrimination Against People Living With HIV
Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 10:09 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Today marks the 32nd annual World AIDS Day and this year work is being done to highlight the need to continue to progress towards zero discrimination against people living with HIV. Body Positive New Zealand, which provides care and support to people living ... More >>
Breast Cancer Patients In MidCentral DHB Get The FastForward Treatment
Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 8:39 am | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral DHB has introduced a new cancer treatment protocol that reduces the treatment time for women with early stage breast cancer by two thirds. The first Regional Cancer Treatment Service (RCTS) patients were treated under the Fast Forward protocol in ... More >>
Everyone Invited To City Centre COVID-19 Testing Pop-up
Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 1:46 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Palmerston North residents and visitors are invited to Te Marae o Hine (The Square) to get a free test for COVID-19 as MidCentral District Health Board works to reassure the community that our region is clear of the virus. MidCentral DHB has undertaken ... More >>
Oral Health Therapists Get Behind National Oral Health Day
Friday, 6 November 2020, 8:43 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Drinking water, taking care of your gums and getting regular dental check-ups are just a few of the key tips for good oral health that MidCentral DHB Oral Health Therapists Tia Fatu and Henrietta Nair promote on a daily basis. And with National Oral Health ... More >>
Te Rau Rongoā Ki Ruahine Opens Under MDHB Management From Monday 2 November
Monday, 2 November 2020, 9:46 am | MidCentral District Health Board
The community pharmacy in the foyer of Palmerston North Hospital, now named Te Rau Rongoā ki Ruahine, opens under MidCentral DHB management from 9am on Monday, 2 November. The transfer in management is a significant step for MidCentral DHB, with the integration ... More >>
