Improving communication after a stroke
Speech-language therapy week of action helps connect people with aphasia.
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September issue of Health News is out now.
The September edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers.
The Marlborough Community Health Hub expands; top 5 tips to help your baby thrive; pregnancy and parenting.
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More care closer to home
More healthcare services are now available at the Marlborough Community Health Hub, with the near-completion of its expansion this month.
NMH Chief Executive Peter Bramley says that the expansion allows for better integration of services.
“Our community health hubs in Blenheim and Nelson typify the community-facing service model we want more of, and that our communities are asking for,” Peter says.
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Celebrating the start of life-saving screening
After more than a year in the planning, Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) has launched the National Bowel Screening Programme in the region.
Over the next two years approximately 30,000 people aged 60 – 74 will be invited to participate in the programme, with the first invitation letters sent on 14 August.
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Progressing the move to an all-ages specialist after-hours mental health urgent response team
Ministry of Health Mental Health Advisor Dr John Crawshaw has reviewed and approved Nelson Marlborough Health’s (NMH) decision to establish an all-ages specialist after-hours mental health team.
Share your story about breastfeeding as a Maori or Pasifika woman
You are invited to share your story about breastfeeding as a Maori or Pasifika woman.
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Celebrate breastfeeding
New Zealanders celebrate, support and promote breastfeeding by joining in the global ‘Big Latch On’ event on Friday 3 August.
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Board and committee meetings
Members of the public are welcome to attend the Community and Public Health Advisory Committee /Disability Support Advisory Committee and NMDHB Board Meeting on Tuesday 24 June 2018.
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Increase of campylobacteriosis cases in Nelson Marlborough
There has been an increase in campylobacteriosis case notifications in the last four weeks in the Nelson Marlborough region.
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Nelson Marlborough Health to reduce services during workers' strike
Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) is preparing to close most elective services provided at Nelson and Wairau hospitals on 12 July 2018 due to a nationwide strike by NZNO nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants.
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