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Free cervical screening clinics rolling out across the Bay
Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) is running free cervical screening clinics in community spaces across the region. These drop-in clinics are part of our ongoing effort to make cervical screening more accessible, more comfortable, and easier...
How new roles in general practice are making a difference in our community
WBOP PHO’s CPCT story featured in GPNZ national report on extended primary care teams A recent report from General Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) shows how extended primary care teams are improving access to care across Aotearoa. The document gathers real-life...
WBOP PHO reaffirms commitment to transparency and the health of our community
In response to a recently circulated report that questions the role and financial practices of Primary Health Organisations, Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) wishes to address several misleading claims, while reaffirming our commitment to transparency, responsible...
WBOP PHO welcomes renewed focus on primary care
The government’s recent announcements on primary care signal a welcome shift towards strengthening general practice and improving patient access. While further details are awaited regarding implementation, Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) recognises this as a significant...
New health minister meets Tauranga practices and urgent care provider
New Health Minister Hon Simeon Brown with the teams from The Doctors Welcome Bay (left) and Tara Road (right), alongside WBOP PHO CEO Lindsey Webber, and MPs Sam Uffindell and Tom Rutherford. NewHealth Minister Hon Simeon Brown visited The Doctors...
WBOP PHO submits formal opposition to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) submitted a formal opposition to the proposed Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The WBOP PHO, which plays a key role in the region's healthcare services, asserts that Te...
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