Interim District Director dons his scrubs
When it comes to walking the talk, Dr Pete Watson, Interim District Director for Counties Manukau, can hit the ground running, donning his scrubs and putting himself to work in our Emergency Department this week.
Additional Counties Manukau-based weekend health services to help support winter surge
To help respond to a large surge in winter illnesses, which has seen record numbers of presentations at Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department, people in Counties Manukau needing healthcare this weekend and over the Matariki long weekend will have access to free appointments at participating General Practices .
Clinical News 7 June 2022
Middlemore is busy and we are under pressure. Winter has arrived and we are seeing an increase in flu and respiratory illnesses in our community. Our Hospital is extremely busy, and our own workforce illnesses and vacancies remain a challenge.
Te Amo Huia - Bridging the gap and leading the way
What started as a ‘passion’ to achieve equity for Maaori has evolved into a clinic providing better outcomes for Maaori patients and whaanau in the Emergency Department (ED).
Latest News: Chief Medical Officer
Middlemore has now had 185 COVID-19 positive presentations to our Emergency Department since March of last year, and in the Counties Manukau region there have been over 1900 cases. That’s 35% of all cases in New Zealand, excluding all cases in Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities.
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.
Middlemore Emergency Department experiencing high volumes, long wait times
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.
Make this festive season one to remember – for the right reasons
CM Health is urging everyone to take a few extra measures to keep safe this summer and help out our busy hospital. Dr Pete Watson, Counties Manukau Health’s Chief Medical Officer, says many of the accidents and injuries usually treated at this time of year are avoidable.
Community urged to seek the right care for their condition, help keep ED free for life threatening emergencies
Dr Vanessa Thornton, Clinical Director of Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department, is asking for the Counties Manukau community’s assistance as the hospital’s Emergency Department nears capacity levels.