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Te Rerenga August 2022

The August 2022 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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Girl having a checkup from female doctor. Financial assistance for medical appointments

Te Rerenga June 2022

The June 2022 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Bay of Plenty residents encouraged to take simple actions to keep whānau well

16 June 2022: The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation and its network of more than 30 general practices are encouraging people to do their bit to stay well to reduce pressure on the local primary care system already feeling the strain of winter illnesses. Winter is traditionally a busy time for GPs and their … Read more

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Long shot of Mount Maunganui

MEDIA RELEASE: General Practice network celebrates Pathlab’s quality service and support through COVID response

  26 May 2022: Pathlab staff have been praised for their professionalism and unwavering service to the Western Bay of Plenty primary healthcare network at a special presentation that celebrated the unsung heroes of Aotearoa’s COVID response. A framed poster containing messages of thanks from general practices was handed to Pathlab’s team today by the … Read more

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Te Rerenga April 2022

The April 2022 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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Three girls and an woman at a health practice - learning how to enrol to a GP

Te Rerenga February 2022

The February 2022 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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Media release: Preparation key to good health over holiday season

23 December 2021 Local residents and visitors to the Bay of Plenty are being urged to plan ahead to help stay well and avoid overwhelming healthcare services this summer. With COVID-19 circulating in the community, primary healthcare leaders are doubling down on the message to prepare for any eventuality, including the situation where people test … Read more

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Media release: Pāpāmoa family pleads for greater vaccine uptake

9 December 2021 A Pāpāmoa mum is pleading with people still putting off getting the COVID-19 vaccine to roll up their sleeves after her 11-year-old daughter contracted the virus during a fleeting hug with an unvaccinated adult at a family dinner. Her family’s experience with COVID-19 has highlighted for Joanne Gates just how infectious the … Read more

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Te Rerenga December 2021

The November 2021 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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Long shot of Moturiki Island in Western bay of Plenty

Te Rerenga September 2021

The September 2021 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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