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"Ma iti ma rahi ra rapa te whai | Together we will achieve"
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Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (Canada) Kaupapa
A warm thank you to all of the presenters at this wonderful hui. See below for the presentations that were spoken to by our Kaimahi. We...
Feb 141 min read
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Improving Access to Healthcare at Ruapehu Health
12 November 2024 At Ruapehu Health, we’re committed to breaking down barriers to healthcare access. Whether you’re in a rural area,...
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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New Health Collaboration Agreement to Boost Regional Innovation
August 2024 Improved community health outcomes, collaboration and connected patient care is the focus of a new regional commitment across...
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Changes in a Stressed System
It has recently been reported by Dr Buzz Burrell, GP Lead representing General Practitioners Aotearoa, that “the concept of the family...
Sep 6, 20246 min read
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Waimarino Development Takes a Step Forward
7 May 2024 Waimarino Wellness Centre The Waimarino Wellness Centre development has reached a new and long-awaited outcome with Te Whatu...
May 9, 20242 min read
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Koha Shed Board Now Full House
New Koha Shed Board Members The Koha Shed said farewell to two Board members earlier this year. Kiri McKee and Tania Bailey contributed...
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Stone Soup Serves Up New Playground
Kei mahi tahi tatou mo te hapori hauora. Aa me ki he aha te mea nui o te ao, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.!! Come rain, hail, or...
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Kai Hub Fridge Now At Koha Shed
A community fridge is a place where people and businesses can donate their surplus food and those in need can access free nutritious...
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Embracing Unity: Pasifika for Pasifika Expo aims to extend a helping hand
The Whanganui Pasifika community is coming together to make a difference. In a time when compassion and solidarity are needed more than...
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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Empowering Community Wellness: Counterpunch Parkinson’s Thrives in Whanganui
In a heartwarming endeavour that exemplifies unity, determination, and friendship, Counterpunch Parkinson’s Whanganui has emerged as a...
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Te Whatu Ora in Whanganui launches Maternity and Dental Health collaboration
Te Whatu Ora in Whanganui has launched an initiative bringing together maternity care and dental health for the well-being of expectant...
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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Change in operating hours at Whanganui Accident and Medical (WAM)
From Monday 4th September, Whanganui Accident & Medical (WAM) are changing their operating hours to 8am to 8pm and will continue to be...
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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From Local Waka Ama Champion to Global Dragon Boat Racing Contender
We are thrilled to support the remarkable journey of Anne Kauika, our esteemed Health Promotions Lead, who has once again set her sights...
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Virtual Clinic Empowers the Whanganui Community during Winter Illnesses
Choose well for yourself and your whānau this winter, be prepared and stay on top of all the little things that keep us well. Check you...
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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Raised Garden in Pensioner Complex
For the last two years, Whanganui Regional Health Network has held a contract with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), to provide a...
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Programme to Improve Balance Launched
ACC has developed a free app that can help improve balance in older people in just ten minutes a day.Being in control of our health and...
May 24, 20232 min read
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Creating Masters in Health Service Management
He mihi whakanuia tenei ki a koe Juanita mo o hui whakapūmau! The team at WRHN are delighted to announce that CONGRATULATIONS are in...
May 3, 20231 min read
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Health Pathways - a clinician's tool
HealthPathways is an online tool designed to support local clinicians at the point of care with assessment, management and local service...
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Our Pregnancy and Parenting Team
Working in our little silos, we tend to miss some of the fantastic mahi our mates in the offices next door to us are doing. So what...
Dec 7, 20223 min read
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Taihape Health Limited Leader Retires
Gemma Kennedy has devoted almost her entire working career to Taihape as a leader and steward, ensuring the health needs for the...
Nov 10, 20224 min read
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