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A West Auckland health care organisation is urging local residents to get immunised against influenza this winter, in the wake of the recent swine flu scare. Waiora Healthcare PHO (Primary Health Organisation) offers low cost immunisations to patients enrolled with any of their eight GP Practices, targeting families that might not otherwise be able to afford to see a doctor or nurse...
FORMER Government Minister and Chief Executive of Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust, John Tamihere, today unveiled a plan to combat what he described as the appalling state of Maori health care in Waitakere. Mr Tamihere said the Waitemata District Health Board (WDHB) had failed to deliver adequate services to West Auckland Maori
A Waitakere Maori Health provider, Waiora Healthcare, has come up with potential solutions for tackling poor health statistics and inequalities for Maori in the district. The Waiora Healthcare PHO (Primary Health Organisation) Maori Health Plan targets tamariki (children) aged 0 – 12 years and Maori men aged 12 – 44 years, in Waitakere City.
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Waiora Healthcare have a number of services directed at improving the health of Maori, Pacific Island and other high needs groups within Waitakere City. |
B4 School CheckThe B4 School Check is a free wellness check for four-year-olds. It aims to identify and address any health, behavioural, social, or developmental concerns which could affect a child's ability to get the most benefit from school, such as a hearing problems or communication difficulty. Care PlusCare Plus targets people with high health needs due to chronic conditions, acute medical or mental health needs, or terminal illness. One Heart Many LivesOne Heart Many Lives is a cardiovascular primary prevention programme, which targets Maori and Pacific men aged 35 years and older. |
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