Public health advice after a flood
In light of the extensive flooding this week in the Tairāwhiti district and the clean-up activities that are currently underway, Hauora Tairāwhiti reminds people to take…
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Midland Emergency Departments determined to reduce harm from alcohol consumption
Excessive alcohol consumption causes immense harm to adults and children resulting in increasing presentations at emergency departments.
But current data available from emergency department grossly underestimates the…
Tairawhiti DHB achieves one of its best health target results
Tairawhiti District Health has achieved one of its best-ever health target results, says chief executive Jim Green.
The Minister of Health’s six health targets show a lift…
April Falls - it's no joke
Preventing falls in hospital is everyone’s business.
That’s the message of this year’s April Falls promotion which got underway this week at Tairawhiti District Health (TDH)
Director of…
Mobile clinic has already proven its worth
After seven months of operation, Turanga Health’s mobile clinic has more than proved its worth, according to Tairawhiti District Health Board chair, David Scott.
Mr Scott and…
Gisborne retailers ‘mostly compliant’ with sales of cigarettes and legal highs
Gisborne retailers are generally complying with the law regarding sales of cigarettes and legal synthetic cannabinoid products to young people, say public health workers in the…
Read more ...Tairawhiti first to sign up for national patient safety campaign
Tairawhiti District Health Board is the first DHB in New Zealand to pledge commitment to a national patient safety campaign aimed at saving lives and reducing…
Read more ...Gisborne Hospital’s MRI to start scanning mid-June
Tairawhiti District Health chief executive Jim Green announced today that an MRI technician would come from Rotorua three days a week from mid-June to operate the…
Read more ...New health data will help drive improvements in patient safety
The publication of new health data will encourage district health boards (DHBs) to consistently put in place steps to improve patient safety, says Professor Alan Merry,…
Read more ...Cancer treatment services transfer to Waikato on Monday
Tairawhiti District Health’s transfer of adult cancer treatment services to Waikato District Health Board (DHB) from MidCentral DHB begins on Monday, after more than a year…
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