Friday, 15 January 2021, 11:51 am
Those facing mental health and wellness challenges in
Hawke’s Bay will have more people to turn to with a new
team of health workers about to start work in the
community.
Ten people have been recruited to work
alongside selected general practice teams as part of a new
service being rolled out by the region’s Primary Health
Organisation, Health Hawke’s Bay. The Integrated Primary
Mental Health Programme is funded by the Hawke’s Bay
District Health Board.
Health Hawke’s Bay Chief
Executive Wayne Woolrich said the new model of care aims to
increase access to and choice of primary mental health,
Ten mental health workers introduced to Hawke s Bay community amid Covid-19 concerns
15 Jan, 2021 01:25 AM
3 minutes to read
Back: Trey Ferguson, Emma Laking, Sonia Pederson, Sally Tither, Donna Whitiwhiti, Lance Tupaea. Front: Veronica Luckman, Trixie Terry, Haylee Williams and Kylee Stok. Photo / Supplied
Back: Trey Ferguson, Emma Laking, Sonia Pederson, Sally Tither, Donna Whitiwhiti, Lance Tupaea. Front: Veronica Luckman, Trixie Terry, Haylee Williams and Kylee Stok. Photo / Supplied
Designated mental health workers have been introduced to the Hawke s Bay community amid a rise in the number of mental health related concerns since Covid-19.
Ten people have been recruited to work alongside general practice teams as part of a new service rolled out by Health Hawke s Bay.
Health Hawke s Bay chief executive resigns
13 Jan, 2021 11:55 PM
2 minutes to read
Wayne Woolrich has resigned from his role as chief executive of Health Hawke s Bay to to join Auckland-based Green Cross Health. Photo / Supplied
Wayne Woolrich has resigned from his role as chief executive of Health Hawke s Bay to to join Auckland-based Green Cross Health. Photo / Supplied
Wayne Woolrich has resigned from his role as chief executive of Health Hawke s Bay.
Woolrich, who joined the region s primary health organisation as a business services manager in 2016, departs to join Auckland-based Green Cross Health.
Health Hawke s Bay board chair Na Raihania said he accepted Woolrich s resignation this week.
Press Release – Health Hawkes Bay The Chief Executive of Health Hawkes Bay, Wayne Woolrich has resigned. Mr Woolrich joined the regions Primary Health Organisation in 2016 as Business Services Manager and soon progressed to lead the organisation as the CEO. Health Hawkes Bay Board …
The Chief Executive of Health Hawke’s Bay, Wayne Woolrich has resigned.
Mr Woolrich joined the region’s Primary Health Organisation in 2016 as Business Services Manager and soon progressed to lead the organisation as the CEO.
Health Hawke’s Bay Board Chair Na Raihania said he accepted Mr Woolrich’s resignation this week.
“During Mr Woolrich’s tenure there has been real progression towards improving the health of the Hawke’s Bay population and renewed focus and commitment to ensuring Māori have access to quality health care,” Mr Raihania said.