Manaia Health News

Gambling with children's health

Submitted by martin on Wed, 18/11/2009 - 4:21pm

Free health care for children under six is all very well if you happen to fall sick between 9am and 5pm. But late at night that after hours doctor's visit could cost you an arm or a leg.

Paediatricians call it a ticking time bomb - the illnesses that go untreated because parents can't afford after hours medical care. They say preventable diseases are turning into lifetime scars because parents can't afford after hours treatment.

In a country where 28% of Kiwi kids live in poverty, that's almost a third of adults with health problems.

IRD – Small changes make big difference for disabled patients

Submitted by martin on Fri, 18/09/2009 - 4:48pm

Tiaho Trust is working alongside Manaia Health PHO general practices to Improve their Responsiveness to Disabled (IRD) patients.

Heart Health checks at Transfield, Whangarei, September 2009

Submitted by martin on Fri, 11/09/2009 - 3:11pm

The sign on the Transfield company gate states “we lead the way – we do what’s right – we care for each other – we take responsibility”. In an industry providing the infrastructure for what most of us take for granted – roading, water and wastewater – the predominantly male work-force is being well supported to ‘take responsibility’ by lining up at 7am to have their blood pressure, height, weight and tummy girth measured and blood drawn as part of their Heart Health check – and are being rewarded with a healthy breakfast following their check.

Whitecross - Whangarei will only charge $5 to children under 6yrs after hours and weekends

Submitted by martin on Tue, 08/09/2009 - 4:54pm

PRESS RELEASE
8th September 2009

Manaia Health, the PHO covering the Whangarei district, announces $5 after hours and weekend care for all children under six who are registered with a Manaia PHO Practice – down from $15.

Manaia Health PHO CEO Chris Farrelly says “we are pleased to announce that from Monday 7th of September, all children aged under 6, accessing the Whangarei Whitecross Accident and Medical Clinic after hours and in the weekend will be charged only $5. This is a substantial decrease from the previous charge of $15”.