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Achievements celebrated in this year’s Quality Account
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 12:10 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Improvements and achievements celebrated in this year’s Quality Account Work by MidCentral District Health Board and Central Primary Health Organisation to improve the services provided to the community have been highlighted in the 2017/2018 Quality ... More >>
Keep the festive season happy – be responsible with alcohol
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 10:43 am | MidCentral District Health Board
With the festive season upon us, MidCentral District Health Board (MDHB) is encouraging anyone planning to drink alcohol to do so responsibly. More >>
Health Warning Issued for Lake Wiritoa
Monday, 17 December 2018, 1:16 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Tests carried out by Horizons Regional Council have shown very high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae at Lake Wiritoa near Whanganui. More >>
Meningococcal disease case confirmed as MenW strain
Friday, 14 December 2018, 4:19 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Meningococcal disease case confirmed as MenW strain Tests have confirmed that the patient admitted to Palmerston North Hospital this week with meningococcal disease has contracted the MenW strain. More >>
Meningitis case diagnosed in MidCentral DHB area
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 4:38 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
A case of meningococcal disease has been diagnosed in the MidCentral DHB area, and the person is being treated at the Palmerston North Hospital. More >>
Countdown Appeal raises money for Children’s Ward
Monday, 3 December 2018, 12:26 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
The redecoration of the Children’s Ward at Palmerston North Hospital is to become a reality thanks to the Countdown Kid’s Hospital Appeal. More >>
Turning the corner on HIV
Friday, 30 November 2018, 3:11 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a disease that compromises your immune system. If left untreated, it can progress to a more serious stage when it is considered as AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). The biggest issue faced by New Zealanders ... More >>
Palmerston North Hospital celebrates 125 years
Thursday, 29 November 2018, 4:06 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Palmerston North Hospital celebrates 125 years The Palmerston North Hospital has proudly marked 125 years of providing healthcare to the community. More >>
Health warning issued for toxic algae in Rangitīkei lake
Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 1:52 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Tests carried out by Horizons Regional Council have shown very high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae at Duddings Lake in the Rangitīkei District. Health warnings will be placed at the lake and there will be regular monitoring. People are advised ... More >>
Third Wahakura workshop this weekend
Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 1:08 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Te Pūtahi-a-Toi School of Maori Knowledge, Massey University, will host a weaving wananga in Palmerston North. Jenny Firmin (rāranga teacher, nō Whanganui), will be teaching the wahakura waikawa style to hapū māmā, their whanau, weavers and ... More >>
Smoking threatens our culture
Friday, 23 November 2018, 11:01 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Hapai Te Hauora (Māori Public Health Services, Auckland) recently initiated a hui at Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust in Highbury to gather information to support a proposed approach to government on reducing the availability of tobacco in community dairies. ... More >>
Whanganui and Ashhurst tobacco retailers fail operations
Friday, 26 October 2018, 4:47 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Whanganui and Ashhurst tobacco retailers fail operations Three retailers sold tobacco products to a 15-year-old volunteer during recent controlled purchase operations carried out by MidCentral DHB Public Health Services. The retailers were Lite Up ... More >>
Palmerston North Hospital to mark 125th Anniversary
Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 3:47 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Brian Wilton’s replica 1930s ambulance will be the star attraction of a display at Te Manawa to mark the Palmerston North Hospital’s 125th Anniversary. More >>
Anaesthesia is so much more than just being put to sleep.
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 12:58 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
That was the message from MidCentral District Health Board anaesthetists who marked World Anaesthesia Day at the Palmerston North Hospital on Tuesday 16 October. More >>
Tararua Mental Health Service to relocate
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 12:13 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
After 18 months of planning, the Dannevirke office of Tararua Mental Health and Addictions Service is on the move. More >>
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week with music
Monday, 8 October 2018, 11:45 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Music will fill the Palmerston North Hospital entrance this week as mental health and wellbeing becomes a focus for MidCentral District Health Board. More >>
Palmerston North Hospital Electrical infrastructure upgrade
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 5:22 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
Work to upgrade Palmerston North Hospital’s electrical infrastructure systems will begin this Friday, 14 September More >>
Wahakura as a model for Whānau Ora
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 10:37 am | MidCentral District Health Board
This weekend (3 -5 Aug), Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti Marae in Pahiatua will host a wahakura wānanga focusing on hapū māmā and their whānau. This is a first for the Pahiatua community with all the health and social service providers working together to ensure ... More >>
Public encouraged to have their say regarding Health
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 11:43 am | MidCentral District Health Board
Residents and groups of Palmerston North and its surrounding communities are invited to share their views on what affects the health and wellbeing of people and families/whānau in their community. More >>
Help and support during industrial action appreciated
Friday, 13 July 2018, 3:47 pm | MidCentral District Health Board
MidCentral District Health Board Chief Executive Officer Kathryn Cook is grateful to everyone who provided support and assistance at DHB facilities during the NZNO nursing strike. More >>
