Chantelle Hunter

The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation Board has appointed Lindsey Webber as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lindsey will join the PHO at the end of May from the Waikato-based Hauraki Primary Health Organisation where she was initially clinical services manager and, since 2016, deputy CEO. Board co-chairs Luke Bradford and Paora Stanley … Read more

Cheaper doctors’ visits for Community Service Card holders came into effect on 1 December 2018. Most general practices under the umbrella of the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation are charging lower fees for enrolled patients with a Community Services Card, and their dependents.

Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation school health nurses Waihi Tunbridge-Ross and Tricia Tyrrell were on hand to offer health advice and support to Western Bay of Plenty youth over the recent school holidays.

Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation dietitian Hannah Keddell says if you focus on “mindful eating”, you needn’t feel guilty about enjoying treats.

Clean, cut and cover. That’s the advice from Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation nurse practitioner Caroline Vanstone when it comes to looking after cuts and scrapes this summer.

The Koiora programme is a Kaupapa Māori health and wellbeing programme offered in the school holidays by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi te Rangi Iwi Trust and funded by the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation. Rangatahi (youth) aged 11-15 years old are involved in activities such as mau rakau (Māori weaponry), traditional gathering of … Read more