http://www.tdhb.org.nz News feed from Taranaki District Health Board http://www.tdhb.org.nz/index.shtml http://www.tdhb.org.nz/images/tdhb_logo2.gif http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_03_16.shtml Staff at Taranaki licensed premises have the opportunity to increase their professional knowledge and skills that will benefit them and the businesses they work for. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_03_03.shtml Taranaki DHB and ward two at Taranaki Base are celebrating children’s day. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_03_02.shtml The second quarter health targets of 2010-2011 have been released by the Ministry of Health. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_02_24b.shtml We have asked staff for expressions of interest from those who would be available to assist the Canterbury DHB after the earthquake. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_02_24.shtml Taranaki Medical Officer of Health, Dr Greg Simmons, is issuing a warning to the public not to use topical animal insecticides for treating head lice infestation. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_02_23.shtml Resource links and donation information inside. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_01_27.shtml A camp for children with asthma is being held to encourage managing asthma while having heaps of fun. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_01_25.shtml Tobacco retailers in North Taranaki are doing a great job in not selling cigarettes to under 18 year olds. Taranaki DHB Public Health Unit carried out a controlled purchase operation (CPO) where two young people aged 14 and 16 went shopping for cigarettes. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2011_01_13.shtml The two victims from Wednesday’s train accident are both in stable conditions. The family requests that media respect their privacy during this very difficult time. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/the_pulse.shtml The Pulse - December 2010 Issue out now. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_12_16b.shtml Taranaki District Health Board is encouraging people to plan their parties or celebrations these holidays to make sure no one drinks too much and gets hurt. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/the_pulse.shtml The Pulse - September 2010 Issue out now try out our new interactive version. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_09_17.shtml The opening of Rangiatea oral health clinic launches the new Taranaki Community Oral Health Service with community as the focus. Taranaki DHB Chief Executive Tony Foulkes said Associate Minister of Health Hon. Peter Dunne would be opening the clinic and formally commissioning the Taranaki Community Oral Health service on Friday, 17 September. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_09_15.shtml Chief Executive, Board and staff of Taranaki DHB are extremely sad at the passing of Chairman John Young ONZM. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_09_13.shtml It’s the public’s turn to give their feedback on the inpatient single mock bedroom built for Project Maunga, the redevelopment of Taranaki Base Hospital. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_09_9.shtml Entry to Base Hospital from David Street will be temporary closed next week while work is carried out to address flooding problems in the area. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_08_30.shtml The fourth quarter health targets have been released by the Ministry of Health. The Taranaki health sector continues working towards the targets, which are indicative of a wider range of services and efforts in priority areas. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_08_26.shtml On 27 August 2010, Minister Tariana Turia will visit Taranaki to launch Whakatipuranga Rima Rau: Towards 500 – Maori health and disability workforce project. The project aims to create 500 employment opportunities for Maori in the Taranaki health and disability sector over the next 10 years. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/swine_flu/documents/media_release_2010_8_23.shtml A Taranaki woman who died last week has tested positive for Pandemic Influenza (H1N1). The woman, who was in her 50s, had underlying medical conditions. The death has been referred to the Coroner. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/swine_flu/documents/media_release_2010_8_16.shtml The pandemic influenza strain is the predominant strain circulating this winter. As of 11 August 2010, there were 20 notified cases in Taranaki compared to 31 at the same time last year. Seven cases have been admitted to hospital, two more than in 2009. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_08_13.shtml Taranaki students are finding out first hand how exciting and rewarding a career in health can be. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/the_pulse.shtml July edition of the Taranaki DHB Pulse newsletter out now. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_07_15a.shtml Contractors will be working in the area between the Lyn St entrance and the Clinical Skills Lab/Block C at Base Hospital from Monday (19 July). http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_07_15.shtml Taranaki DHB’s Public Health Unit has been in contact with a child care centre in Hawera where a number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have occurred. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_07_06.shtml I respect the emotion and understand the fear of change that has been reflected in the various media stories about health services recently. At the outset I’d like to acknowledge the wonderful job staff in Hawera Hospital, and indeed the whole Taranaki health sector always endeavour to do. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/services/maori_health.shtml The presentation was made by Pahia Turia who facilitated a Whanau Ora concept hui called by Te Whare Punanga Korero and held at Owae Marae, Waitara on 1 June. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/news_archives.shtml After old news? Check out the 2008 and 2009 news archives. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_06_05.shtml Over the past 18 months there have been changes to the antenatal clinic service at Taranaki DHB, and now they have relocated to the David Street entrance of the maternity building. Antenatal clinic co-ordiantor and midwife Laura Egan is leading the development of the hospital-based antenatal clinic service in Taranaki. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_05_20.shtml The third quarter results of the Government's new health targets have been published in newspapers and on the Ministry of Health website www.moh.govt.nz/healthtargets. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_05_12.shtml The McBroom Estate allocates funding for health and disability needs in the Waverley and Patea communities. The estate is administered by the Taranaki District Health Board Trust Funds Committee. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_05_11.shtml Former nurses are rediscovering their passion working in health and returning to the workforce in droves thanks to Taranaki DHB’s Nursing Reconnect Programme. More than 70 nurses have undertaken the programme since it started in 2007. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_04_19.shtml The recent Taranaki DHB annual golf tournament was great hit with staff. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_04_15.shtml Taranaki DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Greg Simmons, is urging all Taranaki parents to watch out for the symptoms of measles following a confirmed case in a South Taranaki child. This case is the first reported in Taranaki since 2007. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_04_12.shtml Taranaki District Health Board is encouraging locals to help each other ease up on the drink in support of the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand’s (ALAC) newest marketing campaign. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_02_23.shtml Project Splice has been initiated by Taranaki District Health Board to address the projected health needs of those older people and people who have chronic/long term conditions living in the community. Questions and Answers and Survey. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_02_24.shtml The second quarter results of the Government's new health targets have been published in newspapers and on the Ministry of Health website. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_02_25.shtml Taranaki DHB staff members are gearing up to show their support and raise awareness of the importance of being Smokefree.Twenty-two staff triathlon teams will gather at the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre at 8.30am on Saturday, 27 February to complete a 400km swim, 18km bike and 6km run. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_02_19.shtml New Plymouth’s Letitia Stevenson has come out a winner, being voted into second place in the Lower Central North Island category of the Ministry of Health’s breastfeeding photo competition. Kathleen Maki from Palmerston North was placed first. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_02_08.shtml Taranaki District Immunisation facilitator Trish Wells- Morris is delighted to bring Dr Jones to Taranaki to talk to staff and those interested on topics related to preventing cervical cancer. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_02_03.shtml The people of Taranaki are being asked to support their breastfeeding mums as they take part in a photo competition. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_02_02.shtml Taranaki DHB Service Planner Warwick Gilchrist is delighted that work has begun on the new four chair community dental clinic at New Plymouth Girls High School. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2010_01_13.shtml Taranaki’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Greg Simmons, issued a health warning for Lake Rotokare in South Taranaki today. Routine sampling by the Taranaki Regional Council has found high levels of Cyanobacteria in the Lake water. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_12_21.shtml Are you a breastfeeding mum? Why not enter this fun new competition, and help celebrate breastfeeding – a natural part of life! http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_12_10.shtml Taranaki District Health Board today endorsed a strategy to address the poor health status of Maori in Taranaki. The board, with the endorsement of the iwi representative group Te Whare Punanga Korero (TWPK) adopted Te Kawau Maro, Taranaki Maori Health Strategy. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/misc/projects/maunga/documents/media_release_concept_design.shtml Project Maunga, the redevelopment of Taranaki Base Hospital, has reached another important milestone with the completion of the concept design. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_11_24.shtml Taranaki DHB is committed to working against family violence and to support White Ribbon Day on Wednesday November 25. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_11_23.shtml The first quarterly results of the Government's new health targets have been published. Taranaki DHB's Health Targets inside. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_11_16.shtml Wednesday is the eighth annual World COPD Day, an event held each November to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worldwide. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_11_13.shtml After 34 reported cases of whooping cough in Taranaki this year, Taranaki DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Richard Hoskins is asking the community to be aware of the possible signs. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/services/public_health/recreational_water_saftey.shtml Check out the Taranaki DHBs new Recreational Water Safety Maps. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/hospitals/hawera/community_committee.shtml Hawera Community Committee Minutes for October. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/misc/document_library_dhb.shtml Taranaki DHB Annual Report 2008-2009 out now in pdf. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_11_3.shtml Video games are speeding up the rehabilitation process for patients at Taranaki Base Hospital. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_10_21.shtml Site investigation drilling is taking place this week in preparation for the redevelopment of Taranaki Base Hospital, Project Maunga. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_10_19.shtml Taranaki DHB Health Promoter Marnie Reinfeld has been awarded a $15,000 scholarship to undertake research into how Maori women can be better supported to breastfeed their babies. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_08_10.shtml Staff at Taranaki licensed premises are ready to take control to increase their professional knowledge and skills that will benefit their business. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_28_09.shtml The Avant-Garde Lodge division of the Masonic Trust has donated more than $5000 to Taranaki Base Hospital for both occupational and physio therapy equipment. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_23_09.shtml Egmont Lions’ World of Festival Magic raises funds for equipment for children using hospital services. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_22_09.shtml A review of how community pharmacy services are funded and delivered has just begun as Taranaki DHB moves to ensure the best and most efficient service is being delivered to the community. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_03_09.shtml World Physiotherapy Day (8 September) marks the unity and solidarity of the physical therapy profession from 101 countries. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_08_20.shtml Interested in Midwifery as a career? http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_8_17.shtml Project Maunga has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of specialised consultants to work on the redevelopment of Taranaki Base Hospital. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_8_12.shtml Ward 5 (general medical) at Taranaki Base Hospital has reopened after it was closed following an outbreak of norovirus. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_8_3.shtml Taranaki Base Hospital continues to strive to contain an outbreak of Norovirus in ward 5. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_7_31b.shtml Taranaki Base Hospital is limiting visits to patients in Ward 5 as staff try to control an outbreak of gastroenteritis. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_7_31.shtml The Taranaki DHB Paediatric team pumps up local access to new technologies for children with diabetes. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_7_28.shtml Taranaki District Health Board is moving forward with the modernisation of oral health services for children and young people in the region. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_7_21.shtml The AUT Bachelor of Health Science Midwifery programme is coming to Taranaki from February 2010. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/swine_flu/documents/media_release_2009_7_16.shtml The number of swine flu cases in Taranaki continues to grow. There are 20 confirmed cases, although this does not reflect actual numbers as only a small proportion of people with symptoms are being tested for surveillance. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_7_1.shtml The Nutrition and Physical Activity team at Taranaki DHB’s Health Promotion Unit are putting down “Pink Feet” on the floor of the Parkland’s supermarket in Bell Block on Monday 6th July from 6am -9am. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_6_25.shtml B4 School Checks Programme Coordinator Mary Lawn is encouraging parents to take advantage of the B4 School checks that give four year olds a free health and development check. The aim of the checks is to identify any behavioural, social or developmental concerns which could affect a child’s ability to learn when they begin school. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/swine_flu/documents/media_release_2009_6_25.shtml Taranaki is moving from “containment” phase to “manage it” phase as part of the response to the swine flu outbreak.The shift in phase reflects the spread of the virus in New Zealand. There has been one confirmed case of swine flu in Taranaki. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/swine_flu/documents/media_release_2009_6_22.shtml Taranaki has its first confirmed case of Swine flu today. A woman is in Taranaki Base Hospital with Influenza A H1N1 swine flu. She had recently travelled to Wellington and developed symptoms of influenza on her return. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_6_16a.shtml Give a Quit! Is a smoking cessation campaign developed by ASH, has been backed by three pharmacies in Taranaki. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_6_10a.shtml Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia today released Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Year Ten Survey data showing that 63.9 percent of Taranaki Year Ten students have never smoked compared with 49.1 percent in 2004. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_6_8.shtml Kidsafe Week starts Monday 8th June.Competition forms iside! http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_5_27.shtml The Taranaki District Health Board says research shows kids who have a parent who smokes are three times more likely to become smokers themselves, compared with those whose parents do not smoke. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_5_26.shtml This year Opunake High Schools Whanau roopu in association with the Taranaki District Health Boards Health Promotion Unit are hosting a whanau evening for the parents and young people of Opunake. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_5_21b.shtml The health warning for Lake Rotomanu that has been in place since January this year, due to high levels of E-coli and Cyanobacteria has been lifted. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_5_21b.shtml You are invited to attend a stakeholder meeting to discuss this Community Action Project, which aims to reduce alcohol related harm for our young people. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_5_21a.shtml Opunake High School Whanau Awhina and the Health Promotion Unit, Taranaki DHB invite you to attend: WHANAU EVENING with guest Speaker 20/20 presenter MIRIAMA KAMO. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_5_20.shtml When times are tough economically it makes sense to save your money and protect your assets. Quitting smoking gives people a chance to do both says Tamara Higgs, Taranaki District Health Board Health Promoter – You wouldnt pay someone to wreck your car – why pay someone to wreck your body?. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_5_15.shtml Drivers travelling between Westown and Vogeltown during the next two months will face diversions as the Frankley/Brois/Waimea roundabout is constructed. http://www.tdhb.org.nz/news/documents/media_release_2009_5_11.shtml No Charge - All Welcome http://www.tdhb.org.nz/misc/projects/maunga/documents/media_release_project_director.shtml NCOUNTER GROUP Ltd has been appointed to provide Project Director Services for stage one of the facilities redevelopment at Taranaki Base Hospital.