Counties Manukau named Climate Champion
Counties Manukau has been named a global Climate Champion by Health Care Without Harm, receiving the Silver award for Climate Leadership in recognition for our efforts to assess climate change risks and reduce carbon emissions.
Knitting a community together
The Middlemore Foundation Wool Programme has been going for 23 years, with over 2,000 dedicated knitters nationwide lending their knitting skills to the Counties Manukau community. Knitters donate beautifully knitted booties, hats, mittens, vests and blankets to keep premature babies and newborns in the hospital and the community warm.
The double whammy of delerium and dementia
A team at Counties Manukau is taking new initiatives to boost staff awareness about a growing problem in the care of elderly patients. The issue is the twin problems of delirium and dementia in the elderly – a situation which leads to negative clinical outcomes, especially on discharge.
Big Latch On whaanau event on Friday, 14 April
After a couple of years’ hiatus due to COVID-19, the Te Rito Ora team are excited to be hosting an in-person event for The Big Latch On 2023.
Giving young people a good health experience
The Kidz First Community Centre for Youth Health is holding a series of Youth Health Workshops to help clinical staff improve the way they provide health services to young people.
Supporting care in the golden years
When we reach those precious golden years, some of us may want the comforts of a rest home and some just want to stay in the comfort of our own home.
Making Breastfeeding Work in the Workplace
Breastfeeding while being a working parent can have challenges, but a supportive workplace and having the right resources can make all the difference.
Middlemore doctor honoured
Dr Ross Nicholson, one of our doctors has been awarded a top honour by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. The prestigious Mentor of the Year Award is given annually to the College Member who has demonstrated an outstanding and lasting contribution to the training and education of trainees.
New Taonga for Bereavement Care
A new taonga, or carving has taken up pride of place in Counties Manukau’s Department of Bereavement Care. The carving is a kaitiaki or guardian called Te Miro which means The Thread.
