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Maori health expert to present at Taranaki DHB
Monday, 24 August 2015, 9:12 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki DHB will host public health advocate, psychiatrist and Maori Health expert Sir Mason Durie at Taranaki Base Hospital, where he will present on the Ministry of Health’s Maori Health strategy, Pae Ora. More >>
Stratford Health providers establish steering group
Friday, 21 August 2015, 12:03 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
Health providers, including the Midland Health Network, Primary Health Care Ltd (PHCL), Stratford Health Trust and Taranaki DHB met at the Stratford Health Centre last week to progress discussions around the integration of services at the Centre. More >>
Health providers meet to discuss a more connected health
Friday, 17 July 2015, 3:23 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
On Thursday 16 July, Primary Health Care Ltd (PHCL), Taranaki DHB and Stratford Health Trustees met with Stratford Health Centre staff to share their joint vision to develop a more integrated and connected model of service at the Stratford Health Centre. More >>
Toolkit Helps Public Have Their Say on Alcohol Licensing
Thursday, 9 July 2015, 3:40 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
A toolkit enabling the public to submit objections to alcohol licence applications has been created by the Taranaki Alcohol Harm Reduction (TAHR) group. This is the only resource of its kind in the country. More >>
Zero GP and Prescription Fees for Under 13s in Taranaki
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 3:35 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
From tomorrow, Tuesday 1 July 2015, all Midland Health Network general practices (GP’s) in Taranaki will offer zero-fee visits for children under 13. Parents and caregivers of children under 13 will no longer need to pay the $5 charge for each ... More >>
Pregnant women and babies most at risk of influenza
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 1:05 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki DHB are encouraging pregnant woman to get free influenza and whooping cough vaccinations this winter and hold a weekly clinic, where mothers and babies can receive their vaccinations. More >>
Put fluoride back in New Plymouth’s water
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 11:27 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
Putting fluoride back into New Plymouth’s water supply is the most safe, effective and affordable way to prevent tooth decay said Rosemary Clements, Taranaki DHB’s Acting CE to Councillors this afternoon at the hearing of NPDC Long Term Plan submissions. ... More >>
Taranaki DHB performs well in a number of health target area
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 1:04 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
The quarter three 2014/15 health targets have been released by the Ministry of Health • Ministry of Health - Health Targets website More >>
Taranaki DHB encourage conversations that count
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 9:29 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki DHB and Hospice Taranaki are teaming up to help promote Conversations that Count Day on Thursday 16 April. Part of the day is about encouraging people to start conversations about planning for their future and end-of-life care. This is called ... More >>
People urged to keep ED for real emergencies over Christmas
Friday, 12 December 2014, 3:33 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki Base Hospital has seen a reduction in presentations at its Emergency Department (ED) over the past five months and is determined to keep ED for real emergencies over the Christmas/New Year period. More >>
Taranaki Base Hospital draped in white ribbons
Monday, 24 November 2014, 3:10 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki Base Hospital draped in white ribbons to show violence towards women is never OK More >>
Taranaki DHB celebrates workplace wellness week
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 12:22 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki DHB’s Workplace Wellness Committee is kicking off Workplace Wellness Week from Monday 20 – Friday 24 October and will promote healthy activity, healthy eating and a healthy body and mind. More >>
Shortland Street storyline reminder of support available
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 5:26 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
With this week’s depression and suicide storyline on Shortland Street, the Taranaki DHB would like to remind youth and their families and friends of the support available. More >>
Taranaki DHB shortlisted in the Nga Tohu Reo Maori awards
Thursday, 25 September 2014, 5:04 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
The Taranaki DHB has been shortlisted for the Maori Language Awards 2014 run by Te Taura Whiri i te reo Maori / Maori Language Commission. More >>
Alcohol during pregnancy
Monday, 8 September 2014, 3:07 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
On the eve of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness day (Tuesday 9 September 2014) the Taranaki DHB wants to remind pregnant women as well as those women planning to become pregnant to avoid all alcohol. More >>
Ball starts rolling on Taranaki Stoptober event
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 2:21 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
A giant red disc rolls into town on September 12 as New Plymouth prepares to join the country’s first stop smoking month, Stoptober. More >>
St John - preferred provider of ambulance services
Monday, 29 November 2010, 3:42 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki District Health Board (Taranaki DHB) and the National Ambulance Sector Office (NASO) have been working together to find an alternate provider for Ambulance Services in the Taranaki region. More >>
Air Samples Show No Signs Of Asbestos
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 10:14 am | Taranaki District Health Board
The air samples taken from sites in Patea by health officials are clear of asbestos. The results, which were released today (Monday), show that there was no asbestos in the air at the time the samples were taken. More >>
Patea Dust Samples Show No Trace of Asbestos
Monday, 11 February 2008, 9:55 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Results of dust samples taken from Patea show no trace of asbestos. The results, which were due early next week, have come back earlier than expected. More >>
Health Risks To Patea Residents Low
Friday, 8 February 2008, 5:01 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
The risk of Patea residents developing an asbestos related disease from the fire at the town’s freezing works is extremely low, says Taranaki’s Medical Officer of Health. More >>
