Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 12:07 pm
Hauora Hokianga is planting more native trees to develop
their Ara Rongoā Hikoi Whakaora, wellbeing and healing
pathway, which will eventually loop around the entire
hospital site. Their vision is to reframe the hospital from
a place of illness to a place of wellbeing and
healing.
Taumata Rongoā o Hauora Hokianga service
spokesperson Hone Taimona shared that the traditional
practice of Rongoā Māori recognises the reciprocal
relationship between people and our
environment.
“The land can keep us well, but we have
a responsibility to keep the land well,” said
Hone
“When we heal the whenua, we heal the
Wednesday, 7 July 2021, 4:03 pm
A sudden increase in respiratory illness in children has
led to Northland DHB changing the visitor policy for Te
Kotuku (maternity), the Special Baby Care Unit and the
Children’s Ward (Ward 2) at Whangārei Hospital.
The
illness is caused by a respiratory virus that is common at
this time of year, and is highly contagious. It mostly
impacts babies under one year of age and can cause breathing
difficulties in small children.
Northland DHB said
that the policy change aims to keep children in their care
safe, as well as their siblings and young whanāu, by
Friday, 2 July 2021, 2:20 pm
Northland DHB is thrilled to support the establishment of
a new Northland Business Excellence Award, which celebrates
Northland businesses who support people with mental health
and addictions into employment.
The Workplace
Diversity and Inclusion award is designed and sponsored by
Far North Trust, Te Mana Oranga. As part of the service they
deliver to their communities, Te Mana Oranga know and
understand the positive impact meaningful employment can
have for individuals and businesses.
“Anyone at any
time can be affected by mental health and addictions
challenges,” offered Reg Peterson, chief executive at Te
Mana Oranga Trust.
“Establishing this award
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This Saturday, 12 June, members of the public have an opportunity to hear from Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen and Dr Maia Brewerton at the first community COVID-19 vaccination hui in Tai Tokerau. In partnership with Okorihi Marae, we are hosting an information .