Prime Minister Media Release: Plan for vaccine rollout for general population announced
New Zealanders over 60 will be offered a vaccination from July 28 and those over 55 from August 11, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today.
Peer Support - a journey of partnership and relationship building
“One in five New Zealanders have anxiety or depression, but not everyone will talk about or role model what recovery looks like. Peer Supports do.
Covid-19 vaccine invitations to be issued to all over 65s in Auckland region this week
Covid-19 vaccine invitations to be issued to all over 65s in Auckland region this week.
Bowel screening nurse specialist hopes to break down barriers around bowel health in the community
Bowel Screening Nurse Specialist at Counties Manukau Health Hannah Gleeson is used to people going ‘ew’ when talking about her work as a nurse in the National Bowel Screening Programme (for the Counties Manukau area), but she’s determined to break down the social barriers around bowel cancer and bowel health.
A family affair - Mother and daughter graduate together!
Renee (left) and Foloi (right)
Graduation is a memorable occasion, and for the Asiata-Faletui family, it truly was a proud family moment with both mother and daughter graduating from the same University on the same day, 1 June 2021.
The vaccine is our best shot at a virus that is taking the world by storm
Peisi Ah Chong - Fanau Ola Nurse Case ManagerFanau Ola Nurse Case Manager Peisi Ah Chong was one of the first of our frontline staff to get the COVID-19 vaccination. She shares her experience and some words of encouragement.
COVID vaccination advice for pregnant women
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend that pregnant women are offered the Pfizer vaccine at any stage of pregnancy. This is because the risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 is significantly higher for pregnant women and their unborn baby.
Phone system upgrade
On Wednesday, 9 and Thursday, 10 June phone line work may impact calls from external numbers to CM Health desk phones. The schedule is:
Wednesday, 9 June
Manukau SuperClinic
High-volume numbers (listed below) from 2100 for 10 - 30 minutes.
NZNO strike to impact some CM Health services; patient safety top priority
This coming Wednesday, 9 June New Zealand Nursing Organisation (NZNO) members are scheduled to take part in a national strike. This involves a full withdrawal of labour from 11am to 7pm which will have a significant impact on the services CM Health is able to provide.
Counties Manukau Health to offer free urgent care to eligible people in the community
Until tomorrow, Wednesday 9 June eight urgent care clinics are offering free urgent care to the following people in the Counties Manukau Health area:
Children under 14;
People over 65;
Community services card holders;
High user health card holders; and
People living in a quintile five area.