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7 February 2012
Two new staff have been appointed in Gisborne by the University of Otago to lead and administer an exciting new programme for senior health professional students.25 January 2012
Tairawhiti District Health is stepping up security following a spate of car break-ins and thefts in the main car park at Gisborne Hospital.19 January 2012
In an effort to help eradicate rheumatic fever, Tairawhiti District Health will launch a throat swabbing programming in local schools next month.13 December 2011
Whooping Cough appears to be making a comeback, and that is worrying for Tairawhiti District Health’s public health unit.12 December 2011
Five district health boards covering most of the central North Island say they're determined to keep their 12 emergency departments for real emergencies over the Christmas/New Year period.7 December 2011
Tairawhiti District Health today continued to urge all people not already protected against measles to get immunisation immediately, following the confirmed diagnosis of a third case of measles in the district. Vaccination is free for anyone born after 1969.5 December 2011
Doctors say Tairawhiti is in the second wave of a measles outbreak after four new probable cases were identified over the weekend.30 November 2011
Tairawhiti District Health Chief Executive, Jim Green, today told staff that the HBL“Cases for Change” in Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain and in Facilities Management and Support Services were likely to be released before Christmas.23 November 2011
Tairawhiti District Health yesterday confirmed two cases of measles in the district. TDH Medical Office of Health, Dr Geoffrey Cramp, said confirmation by PCR test that two thirteen-year old boys definitely had measles meant that those who were not immunised were at extremely high risk of contracting the disease. “If you or...22 November 2011
Tairawhiti District Health today urged all people not already protected against measles to ensure they received immunisation immediately, following the diagnosis of a second case of measles in the district. Vaccination is free for anyone born after 1969.22 November 2011
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A thirteen-year old boy was admitted to Gisborne Hospital on Saturday with a probable diagnosis of measles. Confirmation will occur later this week, said Tairawhiti District Health Medical Officer of Health, Dr Bruce Duncan.4 November 2011
Applications are now open for organisations seeking funding from the HEHA Maori Community Action (Nga Kaupapa a-Iwi) Fund.4 November 2011
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Tairawhiti District Health has announced scholarship opportunities for nurses in Tairawhiti. The organisation distributes Health Workforce New Zealand (HWNZ) Post Graduate Nursing Education funding by way of Scholarships to individual nurses.26 September 2011
Almost 500 local women have been for their cervical smear test in the past 10 weeks, in a unique, collaborative approach designed to lift screening rates across the district.14 September 2011
Tairawhiti District Health in partnership with Health Workforce New Zealand (NWNZ) is once again offering scholarships to Māori health workers who do not have a professional qualification but wish to pursue training in the health and disability sector.31 May 2011
Negotiations between Tairawhiti District Health, Turanga Health and the Midlands Health Network Trust to transfer the Waikohu primary care services currently provided by TDH to Turanga Health are now complete. The transfer of the service will go ahead 1 July 2011.26 May 2011
Tairawhiti District Health has welcomed today’s release of its performance against the six national Health Targets.17 May 2011
A cancer services directory has been developed to give cancer patients, carers, family and whanau, and health professionals, access to services and support within the Central Cancer Network (CCN) region, www.centralcancernetwork.org.nz. This site is free to access.5 May 2011
Events to recognise the professional practice of nurses and midwives across the Midland DHBs will be held as part of celebrations for International Midwives’ Day and International Nurses’ Day.28 March 2011
A one-stop-shop for jobs in the health sector.23 March 2011
Tairawhiti District Health has launched a new programme aimed at improving patient experience and outcome.2 March 2011
Tairawhiti District Health has welcomed today’s release of its performance against the six national Health Targets.Security boost at hospital after break-ins |
| 25 January 2012 read more |
Throat swabbing programme tackles Rheumatic Fever |
| 19 January 2012 read more |
Whooping cough returns to Gisborne |
| 13 December 2011 read more |
Get to your doctor before Christmas |
| 12 December 2011 read more |
One more measles case confirmed in Tairawhiti |
| 7 December 2011 read more |
Second measles case diagnosed in Tairawhiti |
| 22 November 2011 read more |
"Rena' oil spill |
| 22 November 2011 read more |
Probable measles case diagnosed in Tairawhiti |
| 21 November 2011 read more |
Marine biotoxin alerts |
| 4 November 2011 read more |
Post graduate Nursing Scholarships on offer for next year |
| 30 September 2011 read more |
Collaborative approach lifts local cervical screening rates |
| 26 September 2011 read more |
Hauora Maori Scholarships on offer for 2012 |
| 14 September 2011 read more |
Transfer of Waikohu Primary Care Services |
| 31 May 2011 read more |