E nga mana,
E nga reo,
Rau rangitira ma,
Tena koutou, tena koutou,
Nga mate, nga aitua,
O koutou, o matou,
Ka tangihia e tatou i tenei wa,
Haere, haere, haere,
Te hunga ora,
Tena koutou katoa.
Welcome to Capital PHO's Maori Health page. Here you will find out more about our Maori Health team, our services for Maori whanau, and some Maori health resources and links.
E nga reo,
Rau rangitira ma,
Tena koutou, tena koutou,
Nga mate, nga aitua,
O koutou, o matou,
Ka tangihia e tatou i tenei wa,
Haere, haere, haere,
Te hunga ora,
Tena koutou katoa.
Welcome to Capital PHO's Maori Health page. Here you will find out more about our Maori Health team, our services for Maori whanau, and some Maori health resources and links.
Robina Wichman - Maori Outreach Nurse
Ko Taranaki te maunga,
Ko Patea te awa,
Ko Aotea te waka,
Ko Ngati Ruanui ooku iwi,
Ko Ngati Tupito ooku haapu,
Ko pariroa pa ooku marae,
Ko Robina Wichman taku ingoa.
Robina’s nursing role is to work with the 32 medical centres receiving nurse/doctor referrals to follow up our enrolled Maori whanau who are overdue with:
• Cervical smears
• Cardiovascular risk assessments (heart checks)
• Mammograms
• Diabetes annual reviews and testing
• Blood tests
• Immunisations for tamariki and kaumatua
• Health checks
Robina also assists whanau in an additional support/advocacy role to ensure Maori whanau are able to maintain a healthy lifestyle by:
• Providing transport to your medical appointments at the medical centre or hospital
• Networking with you and other organizations WINZ, Housing NZ some social support services
As an outreach mobile service Robina is able to meet with you where you are most comfortable.
Ko Taranaki te maunga,
Ko Patea te awa,
Ko Aotea te waka,
Ko Ngati Ruanui ooku iwi,
Ko Ngati Tupito ooku haapu,
Ko pariroa pa ooku marae,
Ko Robina Wichman taku ingoa.
Robina’s nursing role is to work with the 32 medical centres receiving nurse/doctor referrals to follow up our enrolled Maori whanau who are overdue with:
• Cervical smears
• Cardiovascular risk assessments (heart checks)
• Mammograms
• Diabetes annual reviews and testing
• Blood tests
• Immunisations for tamariki and kaumatua
• Health checks
Robina also assists whanau in an additional support/advocacy role to ensure Maori whanau are able to maintain a healthy lifestyle by:
• Providing transport to your medical appointments at the medical centre or hospital
• Networking with you and other organizations WINZ, Housing NZ some social support services
As an outreach mobile service Robina is able to meet with you where you are most comfortable.
Paul Marshall - Maori Community Health Coordinator
Ko Mataatua te waka,
Ko Taiarahia te maunga,
Ko Ohinemataroa te awa,
Ko Ngai Tuhoe toku iwi,
Ko Te Mahurehure toku hapu,
Ko Te Rewarewa toku marae,
Ko Paul Marshall toku ingoa.
Paul’s job is to make sure that Maori whanau are able to access primary healthcare and develop programmes, strategies, policies and resources that help Maori communities lead healthy lifestyles.
Ko Mataatua te waka,
Ko Taiarahia te maunga,
Ko Ohinemataroa te awa,
Ko Ngai Tuhoe toku iwi,
Ko Te Mahurehure toku hapu,
Ko Te Rewarewa toku marae,
Ko Paul Marshall toku ingoa.
Paul’s job is to make sure that Maori whanau are able to access primary healthcare and develop programmes, strategies, policies and resources that help Maori communities lead healthy lifestyles.
Outreach nurses help people who have difficulty accessing their GP or practice nurse for reasons such as cost, transport, language, and/or cultural barriers. Outreach nurses can provide assistance for GP visits, transport to appointments and medications. They also work with other agencies such as Work and Income and CYFS to ensure other social needs are being met.
Our Outreach Nurses are a mobile service, and they can meet with you where you are most comfortable to discuss your health issues. They can help you with:
• Cervical smears
• Cardiovascular risk assessments (heart checks)
• Mammograms
• Diabetes annual reviews and testing
• Blood tests
• Immunisations
• Health checks
Who can access this service?
Emma Naoupu Pritchard, Clinical Team Leader/Pacific Outreach Nurse
Robina Wichman, Maori Outreach Nurse
Shelley Van Der Krogt, Outreach Nurse
• Cervical smears
• Cardiovascular risk assessments (heart checks)
• Mammograms
• Diabetes annual reviews and testing
• Blood tests
• Immunisations
• Health checks
Who can access this service?
All Maori patients who belong to one of Capital PHO’s 32 practices (or people who do not yet have a GP).
How do I access this service?You can be referred by your GP or Social Service Provider, otherwise contact Robina Wichman on 978 4365.
Capital PHO’s Outreach NursesEmma Naoupu Pritchard, Clinical Team Leader/Pacific Outreach Nurse
Robina Wichman, Maori Outreach Nurse
Shelley Van Der Krogt, Outreach Nurse
Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Fakatalofa atu, and warm Pacific greetings!
The HEHA on AIR project is a programme that encourages Maori and Pacific communities to get active and eat a healthy diet. HEHA stands for Healthy Eating, Healthy Action, and each week we bring you interviews, information, tips and music to get you moving and eating better.
HEHA on AIR programmes, tips and interviews are played on Access Radio (Thursdays from 2-3pm), Niu FM, Atiawa Toa FM, and Hollah FM (Thursdays from 3-4pm).
HEHA on AIR is brought to you by Capital and Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Board, Regional Public Health, Pacific Health Service Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington, Sport Wellington, Capital PHO, and the Porirua City Council.
The HEHA on AIR project is a programme that encourages Maori and Pacific communities to get active and eat a healthy diet. HEHA stands for Healthy Eating, Healthy Action, and each week we bring you interviews, information, tips and music to get you moving and eating better.
HEHA on AIR programmes, tips and interviews are played on Access Radio (Thursdays from 2-3pm), Niu FM, Atiawa Toa FM, and Hollah FM (Thursdays from 3-4pm).
HEHA on AIR is brought to you by Capital and Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Board, Regional Public Health, Pacific Health Service Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington, Sport Wellington, Capital PHO, and the Porirua City Council.
TIKANGA GUIDELINES
Capital PHO's Tikanga Guidelines for helping our practices engage with Maori patients in a culturally safe and effective manner.
Capital PHO's Tikanga Guidelines for helping our practices engage with Maori patients in a culturally safe and effective manner.
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Tikanga Guidelines
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Maori Health provides information About Maori Health and highlights the policies, programmes and people Addressing Maori Health. There are introductions to the Maori Health and Disability Service Providers and the Ministry of Health Maori Health Directorate. Also, Maori health Statistics, Publications and Media releases.
The C&CDHB's Maori Health page lists the organisations providing services for Maori including the Hospital & Health Service (HHS), Maori providers in primary care and mental health, and mainstream providers delivering Maori specific initiatives.