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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 positive for COVID-19 over the holidays or away from home. Preparation is key Preparation is key this festive season, and it is essential that every... Read more

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 Delta variant is, and how effective the vaccine is at protecting people who are double vaccinated and fully immunised. (more…) Read more

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. (more…) Read more

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. (more…) Read more

The July 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. (more…) Read more

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. (more…) Read more

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. (more…) Read more

The January 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. (more…) Read more

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. Read more