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.
COVID-19 survivor on a mission!
Tuala Tagaloa Tusani is a COVID-19 DELTA survivor who was rushed to Middlemore Hospital in early September.
Kindness and respect wins the day: Daniel Mataafa announced as Young Nurse of the Year
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO’s) has announced CM Health registered nurse Daniel Mataafa as Young Nurse of the Year.
CM Health Staff Profile: Fanau Ola nurse case manager Matangaro Rima shares her passion for nursing and her culture
Fanau Ola nurse case manager and proud Cook Islander, Matangaro Rima, talks about her found passion for nursing and how weaving culture and faith into her life is essential.
CM Health Staff Profile: Cancer nurse coordinator passionate about impacting the lives of Pacific and Maaori
In celebration of ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week, Cook Islands cancer nurse coordinator Martha Kainuku talks about the importance of her culture and her drive to impact the Counties Manukau community positively.
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.
Celebrating Samoan Language Week
Latest News 29 June 2020 | This week, 24-30 May is Samoan Language week. A few of our Pacific staff have come together to share their stories, teach others about their Samoan language and stories and help celebrate the occasion with other staff.
Expo connects Pacific Social Services
Latest news 12 April 2019 | Connecting Counties Manukau Health staff with community-based social service providers who work directly with Pacific families is behind a Pacific Social Services Expo held at Middlemore Hospital this week.
Counties Manukau Health works to close gaps in cancer treatment
Latest news 11 April 2019 | Counties Manukau Health is working to improve access to cancer treatment for Maaori and Pacific patients and people living in high areas of deprivation.
DHBs look to increase Maori and Pacific workforce
Three Auckland district health boards and the Health Ministry are digging deep to boost Maori and Pacific representation in the health workforce.