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Papakura fire under control; advice if you, friends, whaanau affected

As of 6:30am today the fire at the Papakura Scrap Metal Yard is under control and fully contained. There is no risk to staff, patients or visitors at our facilities.

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Traditional fare on the menu at Middlemore Hospital

Traditional fare on the menu at Middlemore HospitalChristmas is about a lot of things. For most people one of those things is food.

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26 days ago
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Traditional Maaori activity an effective rehab tool

Latest News 21 December 2020 | Wednesday is Poi Day on Ward 23. Every week patients on Middlemore Hospital’s adult neurological rehabilitation ward join Spinpoi instructor Joanne Paton for a session of Maaori performance art.

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29 days ago
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Community urged to seek the right care for their condition, help keep ED free for life threatening emergencies

Dr Vanessa Thornton, Clinical Director of Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department, is asking for the Counties Manukau community’s assistance as the hospital’s Emergency Department nears capacity levels.

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35 days ago
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Health Care Assistant marks 20 years of supporting women and whaanau in Botany

For the last 20 years, Health Care Assistant (HCA) at Botany Downs Birthing Unit Vida Kereopa has seen many changes with the women and whaanau who’ve come into the unit, but her care for them has remained constant.

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39 days ago
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Pharmacies in the Counties Manukau area offering free measles vaccination

CM Health school nurse Cristine Ronberg and Prohealth Pharmacist Ashika Devi-Chaudhary vaccinating at Alfriston College
For the first time, 49 pharmacies in the Counties Manukau Health (CM Health) area are offering free measles vaccination to young people aged 16 to 30*.

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41 days ago
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FASD - Mum’s heartfelt plea to support pregnant women

“Alcohol hurt me. I wish someone had helped my mum not to drink so my brain wouldn’t have gotten hurt. ” Sam* is 11-years-old and was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at the age of five.

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43 days ago
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Supporting our Pacific neighbours

Based in Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau Health has a dedicated team of nurses and support staff – the Regional Pacific Health team – who work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to deliver health services to our Pacific neighbours as well as those referred to New Zealand...

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46 days ago
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6000 face masks donated to CM Health

Latest News 26 November 2020 | As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Auckland has donated 6000 face masks to Counties Manukau Health.

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54 days ago
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Maternity staff care for Takanini local mum and newborn like family

Finding out you're pregnant 11,000 kilometres away from home may be a daunting experience, but it was the complete opposite for 28-year-old Takanini local Maneet Kaur who was back in her hometown Bangalore, India attending her sister’s wedding. “It was an exciting time for my husband and I.

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