In this day and age if you haven’t got a disability you’re not even cool!
Reimagining what a spinal unit could look like. Grant Sharman was the first patient at the Auckland Spinal rehabilitation unit in Otara in 1977 following a life changing game of rugby at the age of 15. “A ruck formed, they dived in and I broke my neck.
Make an informed decision for you and your family
Elina Tameifuna - Fanau Ola Acting Service ManagerFanau Ola Acting Service Manager Elina Tameifuna was one of the first of our frontline staff to get the COVID-19 vaccination. She shares her experience and some words of encouragement. What was it like getting the covid vaccination?It was quick.
Older people in CM Health community to begin receiving COVID vaccination invites
The following people within our Counties Manukau community will soon receive invitations to be vaccinated:
Older Maaori and Pacific people being cared for by whaanau, the people they live with, and their carers. Those that live in South Auckland and are aged 65 and over.
$110 million spinal unit funding to make huge difference to patients and staff
MEDIA RELEASE - Today's announcement that $110 million has been prioritised for the replacement of the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit at Ōtara and the General Rehabilitation Service at Middlemore Hospital has been welcomed by Counties Manukau Health.
Mental health clinician a pillar for the Filipino community
Since joining Counties Manukau Health (CM Heath) Mental Health Service in 2016, Maria Victoria Astillero has been helping her Filipino community to understand how the health system works and raising awareness about the importance of seeking support for mental health when needed.
CM Health Board to continue to deliver programmes which support community
Counties Manukau Health Board statement The Counties Manukau Health Board (the Board) has reviewed today’s Government announcement on the proposed health system reforms.
Counties Manukau Health to offer free consultations at 16 clinics to relieve pressure on acute services
Media release | For the past 10 days Counties Manukau Health has been dealing with significant pressure on acute services.
Community urged to seek right care for their condition
The Auckland region is currently experiencing high volumes of Emergency Department presentations which are impacting on waiting times. Clinical Director of Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department, Vanessa Thornton, is urging the community to come to the ED only for emergencies, including injuries which threaten life or limb.
Phone System Upgrade
Starting Tuesday, 9 March, there will be some major work going on throughout CM Health to upgrade our phone system.
