Counties Manukau Celebrates the first World Hospital Pharmacy Day
Our team of fine Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are this week marking an important day for their profession. Wednesday 27th March is the first-ever World Hospital Pharmacy Day celebrated internationally.
Taamaki ki Raro - Dana Ralph-Smith and Penny Magud
Two of our busiest kaimahi at Counties, took time over a hasty coffee recently to share the incredible breadth of the roles they perform in a variety of wide-ranging jobs.
Counties Manukau celebrates long serving staff
There was quite a celebration at Middlemore recently, as Counties Manukau marked long service achievements by a number of our kaimahi.
Living our values – Kindness
Jeyananthan Muthukumaru works as an Orderly Coordinator and is often based in the Emergency Department. He has been with Counties Manukau since 2009 and will be receiving his 10+ Long Service Award next week.
Middlemore ticked all the boxes
When you hear the name Dr Samuels, a certain Dr TK Samuels from Shortland Street could come to mind. But our very own real-life Dr Samuels is based right here at Middlemore Hospital and he’s aiming to be an ophthalmologist.
Counties Comms biker hits the road for a great cause
Rob Harley jokes that with a name like his, he was always destined to ride a motorcycle that was appropriately large and loud.
Taamaki ki raro - Rebecca Girdwood
Nursing is a job that requires emotional strength – and in our travels at Manukau Health Park, we met Rebecca Girdwood – who adds physical strength to the mix.
Zane says a huge thanks to his saviours
A very grateful police officer dropped into Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department just before Christmas, to offer profound thanks to some people who saved his life. Acting Sergeant Zane Wienk was struck by a fleeing driver in Counties Manukau a little over a year ago and suffered near fatal injuries.
Taamaki ki raro - Evander Folau
Quietly working behind the Manukau Health Park Facilities Coordinator desk is one of New Zealand’s upcoming stars! Evander started singing when she was about nine years old and has been performing ever since.
International Day of People with Disability awards
This year Te Whatu Ora for Counties Manukau, Te Toka Tumai, and Waitemata joined together to commemorate the International Day of People with Disability. The awards, held on 4 December, acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional dedication and contributions of our staff in enhancing services and nurturing inclusive environments.