Special women thanked for 50 years of volunteering
Two very special women who have been putting smiles on children’s faces for nearly 50 years are being celebrated.
Doreen Birchfield and Debz Turner are...
‘Wanted Down Under’ Television Show Doctor Returns to Tauranga
“We love New Zealand and I can’t see us going back to England now,” says paediatrician Dr Angus Goodson after starting...
Syphilis is On the Increase – Know How to Stay Safe and When to...
An increase in the number of syphilis cases across New Zealand, and including the Bay of Plenty, has prompted a sexual...
Crutches Amnesty Issued at Tauranga Hospital
Tauranga Hospital is running a crutches amnesty after spending $500 a week replacing those not returned by patients.
Rural Health Programme Receives Student Award
A Whakatane-based programme aimed at increasing the recruitment of rural health professionals has received recognition for its outstanding work.
Awareness Encouraged Following Cases of Meningococcal Infection
BOPDHB (Toi Te Ora) Medical Officer of Health, Dr Jim Miller is reminding everyone to be aware of the signs and...
Groundbreaking Tauranga Prostate Research Could Improve Life Quality for Older Men
Groundbreaking research underway in Tauranga could improve the quality of life for older men worldwide with a common condition.
Latest Technology Frees Ip Healthcare Professionals’ Time for Patients
Technology, in the form of an automated tablet-counting machine, is helping speed up a traditional task and free up more time...
Speed Critical to a Better Recovery says Stroke Survivor
The fact that Barry Anderson is on his way to a full recovery after a major stroke is down to one...
Student Mentors Recognised with Awards
Those who teach and guide the next generation of healthcare professionals have been recognised for their hard work and dedication.