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Free Forum for parents of ‘fussy eaters’
Friday, 3 May 2019, 2:56 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board, Massey University and the Central PHO are holding a free forum for parents of ‘fussy eaters’ on 9 May at the Palmerston North Convention Centre from 6pm to 7.30pm. Registrations are not necessary. More >>
Now is the time to get influenza vaccination
Friday, 3 May 2019, 11:12 am | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral residents are being encouraged to get their influenza vaccinations as the district has seen a higher number of influenza A cases than would normally be expected at this time of the year. More >>
Manawatū Health and Wellbeing Group seeking members
Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 3:11 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
An area highlighted in the Manawatū Health and Wellbeing Plan 2018 – 2023 was the need for better communication and connections between organisations involved in health and wellbeing in the Manawatū District and the community. As a result ... More >>
Resident Medical Officers to strike for five days
Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 12:05 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Families in the MidCentral DHB region are being encouraged to ensure they are enrolled at a general practice to avoid putting pressure on the Palmerston North Hospital emergency department during an upcoming five-day Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) ... More >>
New members sought for Clinical Council
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 3:05 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
The Clinical Council was established in 2017 as a vehicle for clinicians to provide a strategic clinical perspective and advice on plans and initiatives important to the people living in the communities being served by MidCentral DHB (MDHB). More >>
Manawhenua Hauora and MDHB re-sign agreement
Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 10:03 am | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board (MDHB) and its Māori Relationship Board Manawhenua Hauora have re-signed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Maori health in the district. More >>
Still no confirmed measles cases in MidCentral
Monday, 25 March 2019, 4:17 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Robert Weir said many midwives in the region had been receiving questions on the potential effect of measles on pregnant women and their babies. More >>
Volunteers wanted for hospital garden
Wednesday, 20 March 2019, 10:26 am | MidCentral District Health Board
The founder of Palmerston North Hospital’s hidden gem, the Garden of Tranquillity, is calling for volunteers to keep the garden thriving as the team marks the sacred space’s 13th birthday. More >>
No confirmed measles in MidCentral, but it could spread
Friday, 15 March 2019, 4:33 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in the MidCentral district but it’s possible it will spread to the region, the DHB Medical Officer of Health says. More >>
Wahakura – More than a safe place to sleep
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 4:43 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
A wānanga teaching the practice of weaving wahakura is taking place in Levin this weekend, as part of a partnership between Mokopuna Ora and local community groups. More >>
MidCentral DHB services being monitored ahead of strike
Friday, 22 February 2019, 10:21 am | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board is continuing to review what services it can provide during a proposed junior doctor strike this month. More >>
New computer system gives patients smoother hospital journey
Thursday, 14 February 2019, 4:13 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
A new computer system that allows staff to quickly and easily check patient flow from anywhere in the hospital is set to minimise wait times and make for a smoother patient journey at Palmerston North Hospital. More >>
Third junior doctor strike coincides with midwifery strike
Tuesday, 5 February 2019, 9:30 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Planning is under way to ensure safe conditions are maintained for both patients and staff at MidCentral DHB (MDHB) sites during the proposed strikes by members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) and the Midwifery Employee ... More >>
Keep up the fluids during hot temperatures
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 4:30 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
As temperatures increase around the country, MidCentral District Health Board (MDHB) is advising the public to ensure they keep drinking water to avoid dehydration. More >>
Planning under way for second strike
Friday, 25 January 2019, 11:22 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Contingency planning is well under way at MidCentral DHB (MDHB) for a second intended 48-hour strike by Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who are members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZDRA). More >>
Planning underway for Resident Medical Officer strike
Friday, 11 January 2019, 10:35 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Contingency planning is well underway at MidCentral DHB for an intended 48-hour strike by Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who are members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZDRA). More >>
DHBs to reinforce existing healthcare partnership in Ōtaki
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 5:29 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board has reaffirmed its close working partnership with the neighbouring Capital & Coast District Health Board in Ōtaki. More >>
Low health risk for residents near Feilding fire
Friday, 21 December 2018, 3:56 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Low health risk for residents near Feilding fire MidCentral District Health Board public health officials are advising property owners near a large rubbish fire on the outskirts of Feilding to disconnect their roof water supply. More >>
Cost of smoking increasing, but quit and get $200
Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:22 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Following a rise in the price of cigarettes and loose tobacco products from 1 January 2019, MidCentral DHB is expecting an increase in the number of people accessing stop smoking services. More >>
Syphilis cases on the rise in Manawatū
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 3:03 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Syphilis cases on the rise in Manawatū It is coming into the holiday period and syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that was almost gone from New Zealand, is now a public health issue again. There has been a large increase in the number ... More >>
