Tokoroa Hospital

12/03/2025

Following on from our successful event in 2024, we have grown bigger and better with a wide range of services available on the day. These include the following: MENTAL HEALTH
CARDIAC SCREENING
ORAL HEALTH
GNAECOLOGIST
SKIN LESIONS (tbc)
GENERAL SURGICAL
GP for UNENROLLED clients
CERVICAL SMEARS/HPV SELF TEST
SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC
VACCINATIONS & CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS
WHANAU ORA
DIABETES
BLOOD PRESSURE
BLOOD SUGARS DIABETES TYPE 2
HEPATITIS C
STOP SMOKING/VAPING
MIDWIVES
NEWBORN ENROLMENTS
HEARING FOR CHILDREN
HEARING FOR ADULTS
BOWEL SCREEN
BREAST SCREEN EDUCATION
STROKE EDUCATION
AWHI HEALTHY HOMES
ACC CLAIMS
FAMILY VIOLENCE
KAI AWHINA/MIDWIVES/SOCIAL WORKERS
and other services.
There will be FREE refreshments with interactive activities at each service provider as giveaways.

We are grateful to the following sponsors* and partners for their willingness to engage in this event: Te Whatu Ora Waikato
Tokoroa Hospital Raukawa Charitable Trust*
Braemar Charitable Trust
Pinnacle Inc*
Tokoroa Medical Centre*
National Hauora Coalition
Te Whetū Oranga Health Services*
Tokoroa Council of Social Services
BreastScreen Midland*
Stroke Foundation
Resonate Health
Waiariki Whanau Mentoring
Waikato Bowel Screening*
Te Manawa Taki Pacific Team
South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services*
Blue Light*
Farm Source*
SWIFT*

Tell your friend and whanau to come and check for your wellbeing.

05/06/2024

16/04/2024

GOUT FLARES BREAKING YOUR STRIDE?
Join our research if you are interested in becoming a part of a gout study – EURELIA 2 Study

❓ Do you have gout with high uric acid levels?
❓ Do you want to help us stride ahead in gout research?

The EURELIA 2 Study is designed to evaluate whether an investigational medication, taken daily by mouth for 12 months, can reduce uric acid levels and gout flare-ups in people aged between 18 and 85 years.

If you or a family/whānau member would like to learn more about the EURELIA 2 Study and what it means to take part, please contact the Rheumatology Clinic at Waikato Hospital by emailing rheumadministrator@waikatodhb.health.nz

If you do contact the study centre, it does not mean that you have to or will be able to take part; the study team will tell you more about the study when you speak to them.

04/03/2024

A great opportunity for whānau in the South Waikato to get a health check this weekend at Tokoroa Hospital

We are pleased to partner with a number of providers in the inaugural approach of improving 'access' to health and wellbeing services to our South Waikato community. Our communications below indicate the level of service delivery available and we would warmly encourage you to attend and or share with our whanau. For all other enquiries please do not hesitate to call us.

16/02/2024

02/06/2023

Talofa lava 👋🏽

During Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week, we invited everyone to embrace their inner 'suga' and 'sole' for the week and get involved in learning and embracing Samoan culture.

This year’s theme was 'Mitamita i lau gagana, maua'a lou fa'asinomaga' which means to 'Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity' and encourages our Samoan aiga (family) to be proud of their ancestral language, spiritual language, Samoan language in the home, and Samoan written language.

Jenny Hewett, a Tokoroa midwife of Ngati Putekati – Aitutaki Cook Islands, created an awesome Samoa Language Week display at the local maternity facility.

The birthing unit was decorated with the 'ie Toga (fine mats), finely woven garments made from pandanus tree leaves which are highly prized items in the Samoan community.

Ia manuia le vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa – Happy Samoa Language Week!
🌺

11/04/2023

COVID-19 is still active in the community and still making whānau and friends unwell.

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is asking you to play your part in keeping everyone safe.

Over the weekend we had an increase in the number of our patients in hospital testing positive for COVID-19 and it appears that in most cases they were exposed to the virus from people visiting.

😷❤️ If you are visiting loved ones in hospital, don’t forget to wear a mask and please don’t visit if you are feeling unwell or have flu, cold or COVID-19 symptoms.

❤️💜 Help us to protect our patients, visitors, and staff.

Now is a good time to get up-to-date with your vaccinations. Get your Flu and COVID-19 vaccination or booster at our pop-up vaccination clinics or GPs and pharmacies throughout the Waikato. To find a walk-in option today or book go to
https://bookmyvaccine.nz

05/03/2023

We are relaxing our VISITOR GUIDELINES – from today (6 March 2023)

Our visiting guidelines at Te Whatu Ora in the Waikato have been relaxed due to the reduced number of COVID-19 cases in the community and COVID-19 patients receiving care at Waikato hospitals.

Visiting hours are 11am-1.30pm and 4pm-8pm daily.

There is still a heightened risk to vulnerable people in hospital and we ask you to respect our guides for safety and care of our patients and staff.

• Visitors are asked not to enter if they or anyone in their household are unwell, or isolating for COVID-19
• Wear a surgical mask at all times (includes children under the age of 12 where possible)
• Use hand sanitiser on entry and exit from our facilities
• Be considerate of other patients and staff caring for them at all times
• Children must be supervised at all times
• Drugs, alcohol, gang regalia, and smoking/vaping are not permitted

A key support person is someone who has been identified by the patient to have at their side during their stay. They are welcome from 8am-8pm or longer if agreed with the patient and the ward.

Increased safety protocols may remain in place for specific locations within our hospitals.

16/02/2023

If your property was flooded it’s important to drain, dry and clean it up as quickly as possible. Floodwater can contain lots of nasty bugs and hazards which can contaminate your home and the things in it Getting everything cleaned up and decontaminated safely will reduce the risk of you and your ...

16/02/2023

Getting help If it is an emergency, or if someone has trouble breathing, call 111 If you need urgent health advice please contact your usual family doctor, Healthline, or a local urgent care clinic Healthline is available 24/7 on 0800 611 116. It is free and they can answer questions about medicatio...

15/02/2023

Get ahead of Measles - get your free MMR (Measles Mumps and Rubella) vaccine at many pharmacies. To find your local pharmacy that provides this service, visit www.healthpoint.co.nz and type ‘MMR vaccine’ into the search box to see a list of pharmacies. Many will allow walk-ins but it’s a good idea to call ahead to check.

You’ll need a total of 2 doses to be fully protected and they need to be at least a month apart.

Some pharmacies are unable to provide vaccinations to people under the age of 2 years, if this is the case in your area you will need to go to your medical centre for the free vaccine.

15/02/2023

We know there’s already a lot to deal with right now, but we’ve identified a person with measles in New Zealand. Measles is highly contagious and can be very serious for people who aren’t protected against it.

The MMR (Measles Mumps and Rubella) vaccine provides great protection against measles. If you and your whānau aren't vaccinated or aren't sure - contact your GP to check if you need it. The vaccine is completely free for those born after 1 Jan 1969.

To find information and advice on what to do if you were present at a place visited by a measles case, visit: https://www.health.govt.nz/measlesexposure