"If it wasn’t for my family and mental health services like Tiaho Mai, I probably wouldn’t be here"
After suffering depression and attempting suicide, Johnny Angel was hospitalised and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Around 2002 he suffered a relapse which led him into the care of Tiaho Mai, Middlemore Hospital’s mental health rehabilitation unit. “I thought I was fine.
Jannette Hennings – Why I work at CM Health
Meet Jannette Hennings – a proud Fijian staff member who is passionate about making a difference in our Pacific communities.
Living our values – Helping to change lives in Fiji
Fijian Language Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate members of our staff who selflessly give their time as volunteers to help make a difference to the people of Fiji.
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.
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.
Supporting our Pacific neighbours
Based in Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau Health has a dedicated team of nurses and support staff – the Regional Pacific Health team – who work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to deliver health services to our Pacific neighbours as well as those referred to New Zealand…
CM Health nurse leader’s outstanding contribution awarded
One of Counties Manukau Health’s leaders has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of Pacific people. Clinical Nurse Director, Division of Medicine, Safaato’a (To’a) Fereti won the Pasifika Futures Health and Wellbeing Award at the 2020 SunPix Pacific People Awards recently.
New CM Health roles help Pacific patients impacted by COVID-19
Koke Aanauatasi is relishing her new role as a community health worker. The former Counties Manukau Health cleaner loves the opportunity to help people within her community.
NZ’s first Tongan nurse practitioner upholds her culture and language to best support her patients
Latest News 07 September | Supporting whaanau for nearly twenties years in various nursing roles at Counties Manukau Health (CM Health), nurse practitioner Fakaola ‘I Vaiola Siliva ‘Otuafi loves being at the heart of the Pacific community in South Auckland; working towards better health outcomes for her people.
CM Health research will help to address inequity
Latest News 13 August 2020 | Research showing Maaori and Pacific women within Counties Manukau have low rates of breast reconstruction following mastectomy will ultimately help address inequities, according to one of the study’s authors.