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Te Rerenga May 2021

The May 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.

The impact of COVID-19 on our Elders

Tauranga social gerontologist Carole Gordon spoke to RNZ Nine to Noon’s Kathryn Ryan about the impact of COVID-19 on our Elders. Her research was a collaboration with the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation, Bay of Plenty District Health Board and Tauranga City Council. LISTEN HERE

Te Rerenga March 2021

The March 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.

Planning for end-of-life care

Have you planned for your end-of-life care? Pāpāmoa’s Bob Manihera enlisted the help of his family doctor and the Western Bay of Plenty PHO to help him develop an Advance Care Plan. Read the SunLive article here.

Te Rerenga November 2020

The November 2020 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.

Te Rerenga September 2020

The September 2020 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.

Te Rerenga July 2020

The July 2020 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.

Mobile breast screening unit returning to Te Puke

Te Puke breast cancer survivor and health worker Dinky Potiki shares her story to encourage eligible women to head along to BreastScreen Midland’s mobile breast screening unit, which visits Te Puke each year.

Te Rerenga May 2020

The May 2020 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.

Behind the scenes of a health pandemic

WBOP PHO has been in full swing on the frontline of COVID-19, ensuring essential healthcare is still available for our communities. Read more about our mahi here.