Health News - July issue
The July edition of Health News is out now.
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Community cancer korero coming
Another community hui is planned to help whanau understand cancer and the importance of early detection.
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Who is Peter Bramley?
Dr Peter Bramley acknowledges the challenges of his role as Chief Executive of Nelson Marlborough Health but says he is very invested in this region.
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Change of provider for Motueka’s primary maternity facility
Nelson Marlborough Health has received notice from Maternity Services Ltd that they will cease being the provider of maternity services at Nelson Bays Maternity Unit in Motueka from 30 September 2017.
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Tackling the Superbugs
Two local doctors have teamed up to fight the rise of superbugs caused by antibiotics resistance.
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Public health advice: Cryptosporidium cases in Marlborough
Blenheim’s Stadium 2000 pool complex has been closed temporarily as a precautionary measure to prevent more cryptosporidium cases.
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Volunteers: Helping to make people’s lives easier
Helping to make people’s lives easier is the reason Kathy Cuthbert spends so many hours giving her time freely as a volunteer.
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Visiting doctor encourages cultural competency
Northland GP and former New Zealander of the Year, Dr Lance O’Sullivan shared his views as part of the He Huarahi Matepukupuku (Cancer Pathways for Maori) project.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
This week is Elder Abuse Awareness Week.
Thousands of older New Zealanders are being financially, psychologically and physically abused by their own adult children or grandchildren. It's not OK.
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Small steps to big changes
It’s Men’s Health Week. Encourage your partner, father, brother, uncle and nephew to get proactive about improving their health and wellbeing.
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