The Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) has received notices of the proposed withdrawal of labour by the MIT staff (radiographers) employed by the BOPDHB, from: 0700 hours Monday 30 September, to 0700 hours Tuesday 1 October, 2019 and 0700 hours Wednesday 2 October, to 0700 hours Thursday 3 October, 2019 ...Read more

The current measles outbreak has created pressure across the health system, particularly in Auckland, and we thank you for your continuing work to protect the health of New Zealanders. We are pleased to confirm that, subject to final regulatory approval, a further 100,000 vaccines have been allocated to New Zealand and PHARMAC is confirming delivery details. ...Read more

The current measles outbreak has created pressure across the health system, particularly in Auckland, and we thank you for your continuing work to protect the health of New Zealanders. Over the past two weeks, the Ministry of Health, PHARMAC and DHBs have managed distribution to ensure that MMR vaccine is available to meet priorities. To assist with this process, each DHB has been asked to nominate a single point of contact for stock management. ...Read more

Resources and the IMAC fact sheet for MMR outbreak advice developed by The Immunisation Advisory Centre. ...Read more

The complete withdrawal of labour by the 48 MIT staff employed by the BOPDHB, will begin at 0700 hours on Monday 30 September, ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday 1 October. ...Read more

Woundcare Basics for Primary Healthcare, as created by Waikato DHB is now available through Te Whāriki ā Toi. ...Read more

Ministry gives clarity about immunisation. The Ministry of Health has provided guidance to the primary care sector and vaccinators about distribution of vaccinations. The Ministry continues to work with DHBs to manage distribution and asks general practices and PHOs to reserve vaccines for priority groups. ...Read more

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting the Minister of Health, Hon Dr David Clark, at Whakatāne Hospital. He visited us on Tuesday to announce a new Mental Health and Addictions Service (MHAS), Pregnancy and Parenting Services (PPS). Whilst he was here we also took the opportunity to showcase some of the great work going on at Whakatāne. ...Read more

Simon Everitt has accepted the position of Interim Chief Executive. Simon has been General Manager Planning and Funding and Population Health for five years, and has regularly been Acting Chief Executive in recent years.He has extensive experience in the health sector both in New Zealand and the United States, initially as an Occupational Therapist and then in senior roles in operational management, and planning and funding of health services. Simon has previously worked across the Capital and Coast, Hutt and Wairarapa DHBs. ...Read more

The information regarding Ophthalmology Referrals to Tauranga Eye Specialists has been updated. ...Read more