The National Health Coordination Centre has been activated for the Measles Response.  ....

The threshold for gynaecology referrals has been raised to accept Grade 1 and 2 only. This is effective immediately.....

Updated Advice for Measles Vaccination....

This message is let you know that the strike notice for the proposed strike action by Medical Imaging Technologists (MIT) who are members of APEX (Association of Professionals and Executive Employees Inc), has been lifted, resulting in the proposed  24-hours strike from 7am Monday 26 August) did not occur.....

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has received notice of the proposed withdrawal of labour by the MIT staff (radiographers) employed by the BOPDHB, from 0700 hours on Monday 26 August, to 0700 hours on Tuesday 27 August. The notice affects all 20 DHBs.....

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Our relatively new sleep (and respiratory) specialist Dr Patryk Szulakowski has revamped the sleep service at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals, achieving some great results- hugely shortened waiting lists as well as new staff for the sleep service. ....

Senior Medical Association Winter Dinner & Quiz night to be held on Friday 30 August 2019....

In previous newsletters, I’ve mentioned the work of the BOPDHB Travel Plan Group (part of the Healthy Living Team) and the exciting possibilities that work holds.....