Sammy's story - My stage three cancer journey
Sammy Tiongson is a popular fashion and interior designer who once graced the cover of a glossy magazine. With his cheerful, upbeat personality you never would guess that over the last few years, he has been very unwell.
Burns awareness month
It’s been a month of energetic promotion by the team at Counties Manukau’s National Burns Unit. Staff have been working hard, raising awareness of the damage even a minor burn can do, and giving the South Auckland community important information on avoiding and treating burns.
Taamaki ki Raro Jackie Beaumont
Jackie Beaumont freely admits she does a very challenging job: looking after a large variety of tamariki and adults who come through the National Burns Unit located at Middlemore Hospital.
Living our values – Kindness
Jeyananthan Muthukumaru works as an Orderly Coordinator and is often based in the Emergency Department. He has been with Counties Manukau since 2009 and will be receiving his 10+ Long Service Award next week.
Middlemore ticked all the boxes
When you hear the name Dr Samuels, a certain Dr TK Samuels from Shortland Street could come to mind. But our very own real-life Dr Samuels is based right here at Middlemore Hospital and he’s aiming to be an ophthalmologist.
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.