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).
It’s all about connection
Being Maaori, establishing connections (whakawhanuangatanga) is important to Karen Molyneux, one of our Allied Health Triage Clinicians based at Community Central in Lambie Drive and recently elected President Tangata Whenua for Occupational Therapy New Zealand, Whakaora Ngangahau (OTNZ WNA).
Do you want a rewarding career that makes a positive impact to the woman of Counties Manukau rohe?
If you are of Maaori or Pacific Island descent, interested in training to be a Childbirth Educator and working at Counties Manukau Health once qualified, we have a great opportunity for you.
The spirit of Counties
Counties Manukau Health is proud to have one of former staff members appointed to the Māori Health Authority, taking a leadership role in the health reforms, Hauora Māori and equity across Aotearoa.
Mentoring through equity lens
What motivates Maori and Pacific medical students to become doctors? That was the focus of Dr Mataroria Lyndon’s Ph. D. thesis completed under the supervision of Professor Andrew Hill and something that Andrew remembers in his mentoring of young doctors.
CM Health podiatrist receives Leadership Award
Congratulations to Lawrence Kingi, Diabetic Podiatrist, who was awarded the Leadership Award at the National Podiatry Conference held 19-20 June 2021. This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in clinical professional practice.
Traditional Maaori activity an effective rehab tool
Latest News 21 December 2020 | Wednesday is Poi Day on Ward 23. Every week patients on Middlemore Hospital’s adult neurological rehabilitation ward join Spinpoi instructor Joanne Paton for a session of Maaori performance art.
Health Care Assistant marks 20 years of supporting women and whaanau in Botany
For the last 20 years, Health Care Assistant (HCA) at Botany Downs Birthing Unit Vida Kereopa has seen many changes with the women and whaanau who’ve come into the unit, but her care for them has remained constant.
‘Kia marama te Kupu’ Understand the Word as CM Health installs te reo Maaori signage
From the Teihana Utu to the Whare Pukapuka, te reo Maaori is becoming much more visible at Counties Manukau Health.
Former Orderly enjoying journey to being a Doctor
Latest news Monday 24 February 2020|Four years ago, Nicholas Waaka was working as a young orderly at Middlemore Hospital, wheeling patients in his care along hospital corridors to their next destination.