Taamaki ki raro - Rebecca Girdwood
Nursing is a job that requires emotional strength – and in our travels at Manukau Health Park, we met Rebecca Girdwood – who adds physical strength to the mix.
Meri Kirihimete from us all
We’d like to thank everyone caring for the health and wellbeing of others this Christmas, especially those working in our hospitals and community services during the summer break…we see you and we appreciate you! Thank you for the tireless work you do to keep our community safe and healthy.
Measles – how to recognise
Aotearoa is at a high risk of a measles outbreak this summer. Measles (Te mate karawaka) is highly contagious and spreads easily among people who are not immunised. It can cause serious problems, including brain swelling, chest infections, or death.
Support for your mental health and wellbeing
Buying gifts isn’t the only way we can show care over the holidays. Christmas can be a stressful or lonely time for many of us.
Zane says a huge thanks to his saviours
A very grateful police officer dropped into Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department just before Christmas, to offer profound thanks to some people who saved his life. Acting Sergeant Zane Wienk was struck by a fleeing driver in Counties Manukau a little over a year ago and suffered near fatal injuries.
What to do if you get COVID this summer
Protect yourself, your whaanau, and your community by getting immunised. COVID-19 is still in our communities and is a significant risk. If you have test positive for COVID, we recommended you isolate for 5 days even if you only have mild symptoms.
It’s a Kidz First Christmas
On Friday, 15 December, Kidz First hosted a Christmas party in their main reception where staff could come along, listen to carols, see Santa, and donate gifts towards the Middlemore Foundation Christmas appeal.
International Day of People with Disability awards
This year Te Whatu Ora for Counties Manukau, Te Toka Tumai, and Waitemata joined together to commemorate the International Day of People with Disability. The awards, held on 4 December, acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional dedication and contributions of our staff in enhancing services and nurturing inclusive environments.
Security team takes out NZ Police award
A huge congratulations to Kurtis Heketoa and the Security team who won the ‘Commitment to Problem Solving’ Award at the national Evidence-Based Policing Problem-Oriented Policing Awards. They were nominated for the vehicle theft reduction project which helped to achieve a 30% reduction in car thefts at Middlemore Hospital.
Zane says a huge thanks to his saviours
A very grateful police officer dropped into Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department just before Christmas, to offer profound thanks to some people who saved his life. Acting Sergeant Zane Wienk was struck by a fleeing driver in South Auckland a little over a year ago and suffered near fatal injuries.