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).
CMO News 8 March 2022
Over the last two weeks we have experienced a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in our community and admissions to our hospital. Just like all employers in New Zealand our workforce is impacted by the current Omicron surge.
Outpatient appointments impacted by Omicron surge
Due to the impacts of the Omicron surge some outpatient appointments may be delayed. You will be offered another appointment as soon as we are able to do so.
“I've never been so comfortable, cosy, assured and cared for since the pandemic began!”
It was a Tuesday morning in late February, amidst the current Omicron outbreak, when Malcolm awoke in pain.
Omicron impacts Community Health Service – ‘things will look different but we’re in this together’
Omicron cases are increasing throughout our rohe and our Community Health Service are not immune to its impacts. We are experiencing some staff shortages due team members becoming unwell, being required to self-isolate as a close contact, or having to look after unwell dependents.
Guarding her life saving gift!
After resigning herself to start planning her own funeral, Amy was given a second chance at life with a lung transplant– only to face a new challenge – keeping herself safe and alive during COVID-19.
New, free medical service for Aucklanders with COVID-19 and their isolating whānau
In an effort to help relieve pressure on emergency departments across Tāmaki Makaurau, the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre (NRHCC) has launched four Whānau HQ Care Hubs.
CMO News 22 February 2022
It is my privilege to be returning to Counties Manukau Health to serve our community as the Chief Medical Officer. I re-join the team after a year on secondment as Chief Medical Officer for the Ministry of Health.
A journey inspired by whaanau and manaakitanga
Shannon Taylor knows the importance of whaanau and it was this special bond that led her to our doors, to help care for her sister.
Thank you and farewell to Consumer Council Chair Rosalie Glynn
Rosalie Glynn (front row, centre) and the CM Health Consumer CouncilRosalie Glynn is a force. A consumer advocate since 2011 and chair of the Consumer Council since 2015, Rosalie has worked tirelessly for a decade advocating ‘for those without a voice’.