December 2015
Bay Navigator Cellulitis Pathway Released
23DecAt this stage this is simply a clinical guideline. It has been developed collaboratively by clinicians from general practice and infectious diseases.....
National Health Advisory: Strain in Fifth Hepatitis A Case Confirmed - UPDATE
15DecGenotyping and sequencing results from the fifth case of Hepatitis A has indicated that the virus strain is indistinguishable from the other four recently reported cases linked to the consumption of imported frozen mixed berries.....
Metoprolol - Medication Alert
14DecThe Health Quality and Safety Commission produced this alert regarding metoprolol in August 2014.....
New Pathlab Clinical Update - Legionella Antigen Testing
14DecThe following NEW PathLab Clinical Update has been published: Legionella Antigen Testing....
Dr Massimo Giola is Back Working in Medicine in Tauranga
14DecMassimo Giola, who worked at Tauranga Hospital from 2010 to 2013 as General/Infectious Disease Physician, is back after completing a second specialty training in Sexual Health Medicine in Auckland.....
Helen Mason Appointed as BOPDHB's New CEO
10DecThe Chair of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) Sally Webb has announced the appointment of Helen Mason to the role of CEO of the organisation.....
National Health Advisory: MPI Recalls Further Fruzio Frozen Berries Products
7DecInvestigations are continuing into the four cases of Hepatitis A thought to be linked to imported frozen berries. The Ministry for Primary Industries have informed the Ministry that further Fruzio products have now been recalled. ....
Weight Management Pathway Now Live
7DecA Weight Management pathway has been developed and can now be viewed from the Bay Navigator website under 'Public Health'.....