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Health NZ - MidCentral supports health in Tararua, Ōtaki, Horowhenua, Palmerston North & Manawatū

Te Whatu Ora - MidCentral is responsible for improving, promoting and protecting the health of communities in our rohe (region).

24/10/2025

Measles is here and there’s an increasing risk of it spreading in our communities. Here’s what you need to know and do to protect yourself and your whānau/family. Click on the photos in this post and swipe through them.

Get immunised. This is the best protection, and it is one of the most effective vaccines providing 99% protection (when two doses are given). Book at bookmyvaccine.nz

Kia mataara, kia haumaru te noho e te whānau!

Keep abreast of locations of interest: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-locations-of-interest-in-aotearoa-new-zealand

23/10/2025

🌼✨ Welcome to the world, little ones! ✨🌼 September was a month full of love, laughter, and new beginnings in the MidCentral region 💛

👶 A total of 158 babies were born — each one a bundle of joy! 💗 67 girls | 💙 91 boys
👯 One set of twins
⚖️ From 1640g to 4600g — every baby perfectly unique
🏥 Born across our amazing birthing units, hospitals, homes, and even one in transit!
🤱 100 vaginal births | 11 assisted | 47 caesareans
📅 The 28th was our busiest day, with 11 new arrivals!

To all the families, midwives, and maternity teams — thank you for your care, strength, and heart. Here's to the newest members of our community and the beautiful journey ahead 💐

23/10/2025

There remain two confirmed cases of measles in Manawatū. Today a new location of interest was added. Check locations below:

📍 Locations of interest: http://spr.ly/6181ACDqH

🤔 Know the symptoms: http://spr.ly/6182ACDqy

📞 If you think you might have measles, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or call your doctor (do not go into the clinic). They will advise you on what to do.

For today’s latest measles update, read the media release: http://spr.ly/6183ACDqJ

21/10/2025

Measles update: Three new cases confirmed - two in Manawatū and one in Nelson. Two of the cases are children.

These are in addition to the Auckland case earlier this week.

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious illness. During the NZ measles epidemic in 2019, 1 in 3 people with measles needed hospital care.

🕵️‍♀️ Contact tracing is underway. We’re supporting all affected individuals and exploring possible undetected community transmission.

✅ Protect yourself and your whānau:

Get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine.

There are locations of interest already published for Manawatū. And any further locations of interest that the Manawatū and Nelson cases visited while infectious are being investigated and will be published online as they become available.

📍Locations of interest: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-locations-of-interest-in-aotearoa-new-zealand

Learn: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles

Know the symptoms: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles -of-measles-25

If you think you might have measles, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or call your doctor (do not go into the clinic). They will advise you on what to do.

Media release: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/escalated-national-risk-of-measles-following-confirmation-of-cases-in-multiple-regions

20/10/2025

There is an upcoming strike on Thursday 23 October to 7am on Friday 24 October. Hospitals will remain open, and patients will receive the care they need. ED will be open for emergencies only and the 111 service will operate as usual. Unless contacted by hospital staff, please attend your appointment or treatment as usual.

To find the right care for you and your whānau during the strike visit: health.nz/services-support/find-the-right-healthcare-for-you-and-your-whanau

For more info on the strike visit: tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/employment-relations/industrial-action

20/10/2025

Inhaling dust from potting mix or compost can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe and sometimes life-threatening chest infection.

To protect your lungs and avoid getting Legionnaires’ disease:

👉 Use potting mix or compost outside
👉 Wear a well-fitting face mask. An N95 or respirator is best
👉 Wear gloves when handling potting mix or compost
👉 Open potting mix or compost bags carefully using scissors, away from your face
👉 Reduce dust by dampening down the potting mix or compost before using it
👉 Wash your hands thoroughly after handling potting mix or compost and before touching your face or removing your mask.

20/10/2025

Your friendly community pharmacists help with more than you think.

From expert medication advice to emergency contraception, immunisations, urinary or eye infections, fixing up minor cuts, checking rashes, and doing basic health checks, they do a lot.

Pharmacists are a great first port of call - especially if you’re unsure what to do or what type of medical help you need.

Find your closest one through healthpoint.co.nz.

Learn more about what pharmacists can help with:
https://info.health.nz/services-support/pharmacies

20/10/2025

Not sure what to do about a health concern? 📞

Healthline is here for you - free, 24/7, and staffed by qualified nurses and paramedics. Whether it’s a fever, a weird rash, or just needing advice, you can call anytime.

📱 Call 0800 611 116 or request a callback through healthy.org.nz

It’s confidential and available whenever you need it.

19/10/2025

Health worker strikes are planned for 23 October - 7am, 24 October. Please help keep emergency departments for emergencies only. Find the right care for you and your family:

💻 Online GP Care (24/7) - Book same-day appointments with NZ-qualified doctors if you’re not enrolled or can’t wait. Visit info.health.nz/onlineGP
👩🏽‍⚕️ Pharmacy - Great for coughs, colds, minor infections, emergency contraception, immunisations and more
📱 Self-care advice - Visit info.health.nz for trusted tips on managing symptoms at home
☎️ Healthline - Free 24/7 advice from qualified nurses and paramedics: 0800 611 116
👨🏽‍⚕️ Your usual GP or nurse - Many offer same-day appointments for urgent issues
🏥 After-hours or urgent care clinic - For non-life-threatening issues like cuts, sprains or minor injuries
☎️ Ka Ora - Rural Telecare - After-hours help from a doctor or nurse: 0800 252 672
📱 Need to talk? Call or text 1737 any time, for free mental health support and advice from trained counsellors
🚑 Emergency? Call 111 - For chest pain, breathing problems, choking, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, severe allergy/anaphylaxis, severe burns, or severe pain

👉🏽 Find the right healthcare: info.health.nz/services-support/find-the-right-healthcare-for-you-and-your-whanau
👉🏽 Strike info: tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/employment-relations/industrial-action

17/10/2025

💻 Remember the online GP service is available 24/7.
The online GP service offers you round-the-clock access to trusted medical care when your regular GP is unavailable, or you're not enrolled. You can connect with NZ qualified, registered doctors and nurse practitioners who can assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and refer, all online.
The new service complements regular general practice and helps ease pressure on clinics. Subsidised fees are available for children under 14, young people aged 14 to 17, and Community Services Card holders.
Learn more and book at: info.health.nz/onlineGP

13/10/2025

Please note that Kōhungahunga Maternity Unit in Levin will not have an employed midwife available tonight from 7 pm to 7 am, Monday 13 October 2025. If you require pregnancy, labour, or birth care during this time, please reach out to your LMC Midwife as usual - the unit is still available for labour and birth, with the option to receive postnatal care at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, or Palmerston North Hospital if the unit remains unstaffed following birth of pēpi. If you do not have an LMC Midwife and need assistance, you can contact the core midwife team at Hine te Iwaiwa (Birthing Suite, Palmerston North Hospital) by calling 06 350 8410. Your well-being is our top priority, so feel free to get in touch if you require any support during this period

06/10/2025

Bringing more focus to your mental wellbeing doesn't have to be super complicated. In fact, there are five simple things proven to help you do this. They're called the Five Ways to Wellbeing and include seeking connection with others, giving, being active, taking notice of the world around you, and continuing to learn throughout life.
Here are some examples of ways you could bring these into your life this , especially with the people you care about:
🌟 Connect - send that “just thinking of you” message.
🎁 Give - share your snacks. Or your Spotify playlist.
🏃‍♂️ Be active - dance together in your kitchen. Walk the long way home.
👀 Take notice - spot something beautiful. Share it out loud with your family.
📚 Keep learning - ask questions. Try something new with a friend. Fail gloriously!
And if no one’s told you today: you matter, you’re appreciated, you’re someone’s reason to smile.
https://mhaw.nz/research/five-ways-to-wellbeing/

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