Regional IT system connects health services across the Top of the South
Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) has launched a regional IT system that will seamlessly connect patient information across all its health services for the first time.
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Public health warning against collecting shellfish
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a public health warning against collecting shellfish in the Kenepuru Sound and inner Pelorus Sound, extending outward to Tawero Point and Opani-aputa Point.
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May edition of Health News is out now.
The May edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers.
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Celebrate International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day: 12 May 2018
The tireless efforts of nurses all over the world are celebrated every year on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820.
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Midwives leading the way with quality care
May 5 is the internationally recognised day for highlighting the work of midwives. #IDM2018
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One in four New Zealanders catch flu each year
Influenza is much worse than a cold. The best way to protect yourself, your family and people around you, is by having a flu shot every year. The flu shot helps your body protect itself from flu.
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Do you have questions about immunisation?
As part of national Immunisation Week (from 30 April), Marlborough Primary Health registered nurse Sally Gilmour is holding community information sessions in Blenheim for parents and caregivers to talk about immunisation.
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Government Inquiry into Mental Health & Addiction: Public meetings
Members of the public are invited to meet with the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction panel in Nelson next week (3 May). People in Marlborough have the option to attend by video conference from Wairau Hospital, Blenheim.
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South Island measles outbreak gets worse
There are now nine confirmed cases of measles attributed to the South Island measles outbreak.
Nelson Marlborough Health Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Stephen Bridgman urges residents in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions to check that their MMR vaccination status is up to date and to be alert to symptoms.
This is especially important as people travel around the South Island during the school holidays.
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Measles outbreak reaches Nelson Tasman region
The Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service has confirmed a case of measles that is likely to be connected to five other cases notified in the South Island.
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