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Tairawhiti District Health - Latest News [Page 3]

10,000 Tairawhiti Doses of MeNZB

Thursday, 12 May 2005, 5:21 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

Tairawhiti’s 10,000th dose of the MeNZB vaccine was administered last week as the campaign to combat Meningococcal B continues in this district. More >>

WellChild Mini Olympics

Friday, 6 May 2005, 2:29 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

Hundreds of young Olympians will be taking part in a WellChild Tamariki Ora Mini Olympics next week celebrating colourful eating. More >>

Nesian Mystik Front Meningococcal Vaccine Campaign

Wednesday, 20 April 2005, 9:57 am | Tairawhiti District Health

Hip hop band Nesian Mystik’s decision to help front the national Meningococcal B vaccine was an easy one as five years ago one of the group members nearly died from the deadly disease. More >>

Hosea Supports Tairawhiti’s Meningococcal Campaign

Friday, 15 April 2005, 5:32 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

Hurricanes winger and former Gisborne Boys High student Hosea Gear is back in Gisborne this weekend lending his support to the Meningococcal B Vaccine Strategy. Gear recently turned 21 and gets to take a quick break this weekend as the Hurricanes have a bye ... More >>

School Vaccination Begins Monday

Thursday, 31 March 2005, 3:11 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

Children from Elgin and Cobham and Tikitiki Schools, and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Nga Uri A Maui, will be the district’s first school-age youngsters to receive the Meningococcal B vaccination. More >>

People With Disabilities Have Their Say

Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 10:15 am | Tairawhiti District Health

People with disabilities are invited to tell Tairawhiti District Health (TDH) what they need to be fully supported within the community, during a workshop being held next week. More >>

Consent Forms Crucial for School Aged Vaccination

Friday, 11 March 2005, 1:50 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

Over 9500 of the district’s school-age children are to be sent home with Meningococcal B vaccination consent forms starting from next week, ahead of the biggest school-based vaccination programme ever attempted. More >>

Operating Theatre Managers Seminar

Wednesday, 2 March 2005, 2:26 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

Around 20 North Island hospital theatre managers will converge at Chelsea Private Hospital on Thursday for an Operating Theatre Managers Seminar. More >>

Vaccinations Hit 1000 Mark!

Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 11:31 am | Tairawhiti District Health

Over 1000 people have received the first of their three Meningococcal B Disease immunisations since it became available in Tairawhiti two weeks ago. More >>

Minister of Health to Open High-Tech Imaging Suite

Wednesday, 23 February 2005, 5:21 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

Minister of Health Annette King will be at Gisborne Hospital today [Thursday 24 February] to officially open the new High-Tech Imaging Suite. More >>

Valentines Day Vaccinations!

Monday, 14 February 2005, 11:41 am | Tairawhiti District Health

Show Valentines Day love for your children and have them vaccinated against Meningococcal B disease from today, says Vaccine Project Manager Jan Ewart. More >>

Vaccine Arrival Marks Big Week for Tairawhiti DH

Friday, 11 February 2005, 11:38 am | Tairawhiti District Health

The first batch of the Meningococcal B vaccine arrived in Gisborne this week marking a significant milestone in the fight against Meningococcal disease. More >>

Ready, Steady, Vaccinate!

Thursday, 10 February 2005, 2:23 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

Puhi Kaiti is among 16 Tairawhiti GP practices gearing-up to vaccinate the district’s 3500 pre-schoolers against Meningococcal B from Valentines Day Monday 14 February. More >>

Tsunami Fun Run and Walk this Saturday

Thursday, 10 February 2005, 10:51 am | Tairawhiti District Health

A Fun Run and Walk jam packed with spot prizes is being held this Saturday to help raise funds for victims still struggling with the after affects of the Boxing Day Asian Tsunami. More >>

Ready, Steady, Vaccinate!

Thursday, 10 February 2005, 10:40 am | Tairawhiti District Health

Puhi Kaiti is among 16 Tairawhiti GP practices gearing-up to vaccinate the district’s 3500 pre-schoolers against Meningococcal B from Valentines Day Monday 14 February. More >>

Suspected Meningococcal Case Today a Reminder

Friday, 14 January 2005, 3:18 pm | Tairawhiti District Health

The mother of a four-year-old Meningococcal victim who nearly died last [Thursday 13 January] night is anxiously awaiting the vaccination for the deadly disease. More >>

Tairawhiti’s Biggest Immunisation Project Launched

Friday, 14 January 2005, 10:36 am | Tairawhiti District Health

Maori are encouraged to take action to halt the Meningococcal B epidemic as Tairawhiti’s largest ever youth health project is launched today. More >>

Meningococcal B Vaccine Available in One Month

Wednesday, 12 January 2005, 12:11 am | Tairawhiti District Health

Families and whanau of pre-schoolers have only one month to wait before the Meningococcal B vaccine is available in the Tairawhiti district. More >>

Think Before You Buy under 18’s Drink

Monday, 6 December 2004, 10:54 am | Tairawhiti District Health

A Tairawhiti awareness group is launching a dynamic public awareness campaign encouraging adults to stop and think about the consequences of buying and supplying alcohol to minors. More >>

Delicate Operation to Install MRI Magnet on Wednes

Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 10:53 am | Tairawhiti District Health

A five-tonne magnet will be carefully and delicately lifted into position at Gisborne Hospital today. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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