Big Latch On whaanau event on Friday, 14 April
After a couple of years’ hiatus due to COVID-19, the Te Rito Ora team are excited to be hosting an in-person event for The Big Latch On 2023.
Giving young people a good health experience
The Kidz First Community Centre for Youth Health is holding a series of Youth Health Workshops to help clinical staff improve the way they provide health services to young people.
Supporting care in the golden years
When we reach those precious golden years, some of us may want the comforts of a rest home and some just want to stay in the comfort of our own home.
Making Breastfeeding Work in the Workplace
Breastfeeding while being a working parent can have challenges, but a supportive workplace and having the right resources can make all the difference.
Middlemore doctor honoured
Dr Ross Nicholson, one of our doctors has been awarded a top honour by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. The prestigious Mentor of the Year Award is given annually to the College Member who has demonstrated an outstanding and lasting contribution to the training and education of trainees.
New Taonga for Bereavement Care
A new taonga, or carving has taken up pride of place in Counties Manukau’s Department of Bereavement Care. The carving is a kaitiaki or guardian called Te Miro which means The Thread.
Walking the talk – a day in the life of our orderlies
Walking is certainly a big part of our orderlies’ roles and on an average day they can clock around 35,000 steps a day from around 1480 callouts.
Keeping things orderly at Counties Manukau
The orderlies at Counties Manukau are some of the unsung heroes of the organisation. They work very hard and are an integral part of the health service provided to our patients.
First cohort of Earn as You Learn programme graduate from Counties Manukau
The first cohort of Trainee Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) have graduated from the Earn as you Learn programme, where they worked fulltime in the hospital as paid staff, while completing a Level 3 qualification over twelve months.
Ivy Tauhinu says Haere rā to Middlemore after 54 years of service
Ivy Tauhinu says Haere rā to Middlemore after 54 years of service. Starting her journey in 1969, Ivy has seen the hospital undergo many changes, from uniform fashions to building renovations. She has been steadfast in her job working as an orderly.