Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

We've pulled back the curtain at Te Pae Tiaki Wellington ED to learn what goes on in the world of an emergency department. We hope you enjoy the smiles and giggles of Zaff and Ali just as much as we did. Stay tuned for Episode Two! Remember, if you need healthcare advice, you can call your GP, Healthline (0800 611 116), or go to your nearest urgent care clinic. Keep ED for those who need it most.

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'Working in ED, you never know what to expect. Things change so fast. It's a constant reminder of how unpredictable life is. People come here in their most vulnerable states, so I try my best to care for people the way I would want to be cared for. Of course, the job can get stressful, but I have a team that cares for me, I practice and instruct yoga, and I eat a lot of vegetables! Haha. The ED teaches you that life is fragile. Tomorrow isn't guaranteed, but we do have now. This moment'. Heiko, Nurse at Te Pae Tiaki Wellington ED.

Kia ora koutou 💙 suicide is a tragic and complex issue and casts a long shadow over whānau affecting all ages and all walks of life. The impact reverberates through close-knit communities and leaves behind a trail of grief, confusion, and unanswered questions. While the challenges are immense, there is hope as agencies, hauora providers, and whānau together explore innovative approaches and invest in culturally responsive solutions grounded in te ao Māori. An example of this is the He Arotake Report on Suicide Prevention and Postvention, just released by our Hauora Māori Service Directorate. In developing it, they collaborated with whānau affected by suicide, hapū, communities, health professionals, and suicide prevention services. Kaupapa Māori approaches can play a significant role in the reduction of suicide in communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. But this needs to be backed by a more culturally responsive workforce and greater efforts to equip whānau and communities with practical tools to prevent suicide. The He Arotake Report will inform the development of a new Suicide Prevention Action Plan, integrating findings and ensuring consistency with kaupapa Māori principles. 🔗 Read the comprehensive He Arotake: Te Aka Whai Ora Suicide Prevention and Postvention Review: https://lnkd.in/gqVikY8S Image description: Picture of the front cover of the He Arotake Report, which is black, white and orange, and contains a Māori design.

Not all heroes wear capes, but some wear masks. While most of us are sleeping, there are health superheroes like this beautiful bunch at Te Pae Tiaki Wellington ED, saving lives. Although their world is full of health emergencies and unimaginable pressure, they still find a way to fill the department with kindness and joy. If laughter truly is the best medicine, they've got enough supply for us all. We were lucky enough to have met some of the nurses and doctors at the emergency department, but we hope you don't any time soon. Remember, if you need healthcare advice, you can call your GP, Healthline (0800 611 116), or go to your nearest urgent care clinic.

Applications are still open for the Pacific Master of Genetic Counselling Scholarship! The scholarship is funded by Pūtahi Manawa Healthy Hearts Aotearoa New Zealand and will support a Pacific student to complete a postgraduate master’s degree in Genetic Counselling at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. There are currently no Genetic Counsellor health professionals of Pacific heritage working in Aotearoa and this scholarship aims to change that! The successful candidate will have a drive to deliver better health outcomes for their extended Pacific communities and will have completed a bachelor’s degree in a related health or science discipline. Genetic Counsellors are postgraduate trained allied health professionals who support people and families impacted by, or at increased risk of having a health condition with a genetic basis. The scholarship covers: 💙 UTS study fees ($94,000) 💙 Four 1-week on-site study trips to Sydney ($8,000) 💙 Travel and accommodation costs related to placements (to be determined, depending on location) Students considering the scholarship are likely to be final year science students, or perhaps humanities such as psychology or social work, and nursing but with genetic papers to level 2 completed within the last 10 years. If you want to learn more about genetic counselling or the course, please feel free to contact Alice Christian – she is a Genetic Counsellor at Capital and Coast District. 📞 Free phone 0508 364 436 (press 1 for Wellington) 📞 04 385 5310 ✉️ [email protected] Key dates: 📆 Now – Scholarship applications are open 📆 31 July 2024 – UTS Prerequisite submissions close 📆 1 August 2024 – UTS applications open 📆 31 August 2024 – Scholarship and UTS applications close 📆 September 2024 – Applicant interviews 📆 October-November 2024 – Results announced. More info and to apply 👉 http://spr.ly/6040iia3G #Scholarships #HeartHealth #Equity #PūtahiManawa #HealthyHeartsNZ

2 million home bowel screening kits have been distributed across NZ! This is an awesome milestone for the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP), which has detected 2,495 cancers as of June 2024. Early detection of bowel cancer saves lives, and it’s amazing to hear that over a third of the cancers detected through the programme were at an early stage when they can often be successfully treated. To mark the milestone, NBSP and Prevention Directorate leaders hosted Health Minister Dr Shane Reti MP at Marketing Impact, where the test kits are packaged and distributed. It’s important to celebrate these wins and further encourage people to take part in bowel screening.

Tōtara Haumaru hospital facility opens in Auckland! This week marked a significant milestone as Tōtara Haumaru, our nation’s newest hospital facility, officially opened its doors on the North Shore Hospital campus in Auckland. Key features: - 150 Beds: The facility welcomed its first patients on Monday, ready to serve the Auckland and Northland communities for years to come. - Tōtara Haumaru boasts a four-storey building with patient and whānau-centered design, supporting modern care models. - Over 19,600 square metres of additional floor space have been added to the campus. 🌿 Healing Garden and more: - 8 new state-of-the-art operating theatres. - 5 new wards with 150 beds at full capacity. - Dedicated suite for colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures. - Whānau spaces for families to be close to their loved ones, complete with kitchenette and sleeping accommodations. - An indoor healing garden, thanks to the Well Foundation’s support. - An extended Sky Bridge links Tōtara Haumaru to the main hospital tower block, facilitating patient transfers and staff movement. We're so pleased to celebrate this addition to Aotearoa New Zealand's health infrastructure. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxSWV46P

"Don't be shy, step up for yourself, be brave - you can do it." Wise words from Sia, one of our talented Health Cadetship graduates who now has a career in aged care. Jointly run by Health New Zealand and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), the Cadetship is a paid, eight-week, 30-hour-per-week programme. MSD funds cadets’ wages, which are paid at the Public Service Association rates for the respective role. More than 80 percent of participants are employed with us six months after graduating and others are employed elsewhere. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g996Aeku