High Praise for Middlemore Diabetes nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist Elham Hajje has always been a favourite with her diabetes patients. The Lebanese-born nurse and her family have been in New Zealand for 25 years. Elham has a Bachelor of Health Science and she fills a vital role at Middlemore.
Saturday surgeries a huge success for Counties Manukau
A team of dedicated staff is making an impressive difference to the surgical waiting lists in Counties Manukau. The Saturday surgeries team are turning up to the Manukau SuperClinic to assist patients who would otherwise be waiting several months for their operation.
Sports Star joins Kidz First team
Anna Harrison, a former top high-performance Kiwi athlete awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit, has taken up a key role at Middlemore's Kidz First Hospital. Anna is a New Zealand Silver Ferns netball and national indoor and beach volleyball player.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora everyone We’re hopefully coming into the last month of Counties Manukau’s traditional Winter season, and I’m pleased to report we’ve managed pretty well, despite very high pressures.
Counties opening doors for career progression
It was the natural beauty of New Zealand and a love for the outdoors that brought Jerson Valencia to New Zealand from the Philippines – and to his career in nursing at Middlemore Hospital.
Neonatal nurses make a major difference in Kidz First Hospital
Baby Vaka Hafoka spent 175 days in the neonatal service at Middlemore’s Kidz First Hospital. Vaka and his parents Ilaisia and Losaline, were at their son’s bedside throughout his stay, from the time he was born 16 weeks premature last November.
Things that Matter
Auckland theatre-goers are being treated to an intimate look behind the scenes at Middlemore Hospital’s intensive care service. A veteran of the Middlemore Intensive Care Unit, Dr David Galler, wrote a best-selling book called “Things that Matter” – a memoir of his 25-year career as an intensivist.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora everyone Winter has been very busy for all our services, but we are coping. Regionally, there’s been very good co-operation and co-ordination, leading to good patient outcomes.
Prestigious honour for pioneering Counties Manukau Cardiologist
Dr Mayanna Lund has become the first female New Zealander to be elected as President of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).