Health NZ - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Palmerston North Videos

Check out what Physiotherapist Jaimee Westcott has to say about Activity and Mobility...Get Up, Get Dressed, Get Moving!!

Hear more about the importance of Get Up, Get Dressed, Get Moving from our Staff!

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Are you feeling unwell but are not able to get to your GP? 🤒 Do you need advice about your medicines? 💊 Healthline is available for you from the comforts of your own homes, free of cost. Healthline provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over-the-phone health service you can call for free health advice, information and treatment from professional healthcare providers. It is staffed by an experienced, trained team who have worked in many different places and roles— including nurses, paramedics, health advisors and doctors. You can call the Healthline for advice about your situation and next steps, if you do not have a GP or cannot get to one, if you need advice about medicine, if you are worried or unsure about your health or someone. You can call Healthline any day or time for free on 0800 611 116. You can choose to speak with an Interpreter or a Māori clinician if you are calling between 8am and 8pm. For more details, visit info.health.nz. Stay well! 😊

Not sure whether you need to go to ED or not? Call #HealthlineNZ for advice on 0800 611 116, or request a call back through www.healthy.org.nz ☎️ The Disability Healthline is 0800 11 12 13 or text 8988. Rurally people can call Ka Ora Telecare on 0800 252 672.

Sia & Borere's story
"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, 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 or register your interest if it sounds like something you're keen for: https://www.ourhealthhb.nz/news-and-events/highlights/health-cadetship/

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Winter's on, masks on 😷 Especially in healthcare places, if you're feeling sick, and anywhere crowded. #GoWellThisWinter

Pharmacists - how they can help over winter
As winter unfolds remember your neighborhood pharmacy is there to help you. Feeling a bit under the weather? 🤧 Pop in for a chat (they appreciate a mask on) with your local pharmacist or give them a call. They've got advice and over-the-counter treatments to help get you back on your feet. 💊 Some pharmacies conveniently do immunisations like flu and COVID, so you can make sure you and your whānau are up to date. Visit healthpoint.co.nz to find your closest. And for those oops-a-daisy moments, your pharmacists can help patch you up. They can assist with minor cuts, scrapes and ouchies.

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Summer is here! If you're heading away, here's our list of summer essentials to take with you: 👉 Your usual prescription medicines, as well as items like asthma inhalers and EpiPens. You may need a backup prescription ready. 👉 Check if you’re eligible for COVID antivirals and if you can get an advance prescription: https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/covid-19/antiviral-medicines/#how-to-get-covid-19-antiviral-medicines 👉 First aid kit, find a list of what to pack on Healthify: https://healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/f/first-aid-tips/ 👉 A water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, and hats for everyone in the whānau 👉 Hand sanitiser, masks, and RATs 👉 A contingency plan – what will happen if someone gets sick, how will you isolate or get home? ☀️ #GoWellThisSummer ☀️ Noho ora i tēnei raumati ☀️

Natasha Bailey, OT - Te Whatu Ora MidCentral
Meet Natasha Bailey, an Occupational Therapist here at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral. We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join Natasha and the team. Check out the video below to hear from Natasha, what it's like working at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral and what she loves about our rohe. Find out more about the role at www.careers.mdhb.health.nz.

This afternoon we were proud to hold the official opening of MidCentral’s new Emergency Department Observation Area (EDOA) and Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU). In attendance, we had MP Tangi Utikere and two local councillors, William Wood and Orphée Mickalad as well as a number of other healthcare partners and community stakeholders. The addition of these new wards has expanded the number of patient beds available, and improved the flow of patient care so people can be seen sooner and be better supported towards their recovery. This is a super exciting step for MidCentral and we invite you to come along on a virtual tour.

Radiation Oncology Recruitment - #MakeTheMoveToMidCentral
#MakeTheMoveToMidCentral Meet some of our lovely Radiation Oncology Team at Palmerston North Hospital. We are recruiting for roles within our Radiation Oncology team. Check out the video where our team talk about the htings they love about living and working in MidCentral. Want to know more? Head to https://bit.ly/3yuHaax to check out the vacancies and apply to join our team!

#StayWellThisWinter Now that we are in the depths of winter, it's not uncommon to wake up to frosty mornings. If you're out and about for a morning walk/run, please watch your step! And if you're driving, remember to de-ice your car. Set some time aside in the mornings to leave the heat pump on for a little while in your car and set the vent control to demist function until it does its job. It's always a good idea to steer clear of ice before you steer! 🚗 Be safe on the road, whānau!

A Message From Our ED Team
A message from the Palmerston North Hospital ED team With the Matariki long weekend approaching, our ED team wanted to share a few messages with you. Check out the video below! Please take care when you are out and about, and enjoy the time with whānau and friends. If you are unwell, Healthline is available 24/7 and is a free service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse. You can contact them on 0800 611 116. You can also find helpful information at www.healthnavigator.org.nz/ If you are unwell during the week, you can always go and see your GP, or visit you after hours doctor at the weekend. If your illness or injury is life threatening, please do come and see the ED team. Kei te pai!

The first floor café at Palmerston North Hospital, run by Compass Group NZ has recently been given the name 'Kono Kai'. But what does Kono Kai mean? Michael Whareaitu, our Cultural Competency and Tikanga Facilitator for the Pae Ora Māori Health Directorate explains in this video!