Media Releases

Locals appointed to lead Otago University programme in Tairawhiti

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.

Security boost at hospital after break-ins

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.

Throat swabbing programme tackles Rheumatic Fever

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.

Whooping cough returns to Gisborne

13 December 2011

Whooping Cough appears to be making a comeback, and that is worrying for Tairawhiti District Health’s public health unit.

Get to your doctor before Christmas

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.

One more measles case confirmed in Tairawhiti

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.

Four new measles cases in Tairawhiti

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.

HBL cases for change underway

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. 

Measles confirmed in Tairawhiti

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...

Second measles case diagnosed in Tairawhiti

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.

"Rena' oil spill

22 November 2011

22 November 2011

Probable measles case diagnosed in Tairawhiti

21 November 2011

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.

HEHA Maori Community Action (Nga Kaupapa a-Iwi) Fund - now accepting applications

4 November 2011

Applications are now open for organisations seeking funding from the HEHA Maori Community Action (Nga Kaupapa a-Iwi) Fund.

Marine biotoxin alerts

4 November 2011

4 November 2011

Post graduate Nursing Scholarships on offer for next year

30 September 2011

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.

Collaborative approach lifts local cervical screening rates

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.

Hauora Maori Scholarships on offer for 2012

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.

Transfer of Waikohu Primary Care Services

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.

TDH consistently improving Health Target performance

26 May 2011

Tairawhiti District Health has welcomed today’s release of its performance against the six national Health Targets.

CCN Cancer Services Directory ‘goes live’

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.

Plenty on Across the Midland DHBs to Celebrate Midwives’ and Nurses’ Days

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.

New Zealand’s Largest Health Sector Job Board

28 March 2011

A one-stop-shop for jobs in the health sector. 

The Productive Operating Theatre programme launched at TDH

23 March 2011

Tairawhiti District Health has launched a new programme aimed at improving patient experience and outcome.

TDH consistently improving Health Target performance

2 March 2011

Tairawhiti District Health has welcomed today’s release of its performance against the six national Health Targets.