Still COVID-19 testing in Tairāwhiti
The number of COVID-19 tests done in Tairāwhiti has increased recently.
This is to be expected as there are more respiratory infections following the end of lo
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Level one at Gisborne Hospital
Gisborne Hospital is now moving back to how it operated pre COVID-19 times. All clinical services have resumed and are focussing on catching up with people who
Read more ...A hospital divided and united
The magnitude of change at Gisborne Hospital last month was unparalleled for staff and patients, says a senior doctor who helped with the hospital’s response to
Read more ...Community-based Retinal Screening
Hauora Tairāwhiti is seeking to contract for a community-based Retinal Screening Service. This will be providing Retinal Services to urban and rural populations
Read more ..."Thank goodness we were prepared."
“This was the first time I’ve ever felt like that. COVID had flicked a switch and being at risk as a practitioner was a whole different ball game.”
Read more ...Call your GP for COVID testing: Monday last day for War Memorial Theatre Assessment Centre
Monday 1 June will be the last day that the War Memorial Theatre will operate as a Community Based Assessment Centre.
Read more ...Tairāwhiti leading COVID response
A combined effort from local health providers and the people of Tairāwhiti has allowed the district to leap ahead of others in responding to COVID-19.
Telephone and video appointments option to continue
The telephone and video consults used by Hauora Tairāwhiti doctors and public during lockdown are set to continue as an option in the future.
50 Years of Inspiration
Chrissie Parker started training as a nurse on 4 May 1970. Nearly 50 years to the day Chrissie retired from Gisborne Hospital.
Read more ...3000 local 65-year-olds still eligible for free influenza vaccination
Twice as many over 65-year-olds have been immunised against influenza compared to last year but there’s still just over 3000 in the district still at risk.
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