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Hosting the Pasifika Caucus
We were excited to host MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds, and members of the Pāsifika Health, Wellness and Social Services Caucus Committee at the vaccination clinic in Porirua on 13th August.
Talofa lava | Kia ora | Aloha mai e | Ia orana | Taloha ni Malo ni | Fakaalofa lahi atu | ‘Alii | Ni sa bula vinaka | Kia orana Halo olaketa | Mauri | Warm Pacific greetings | Malo e lelei
We were excited to host MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds, and members of the Pāsifika Health, Wellness and Social Services Caucus Committee at the vaccination clinic in Porirua on 13th August.
Joined by Whitby Collegiate students, Porirua Union Community Health Service and the wider vaccination team, the afternoon involved a tour of Pacific Health Plus and the COVID-19 vaccination clinic that is operating in Freedom Church in Porirua. The gathering celebrates and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our Pasefika communities through the collaboration of Pacific Health Plus, government representatives, local health organisations and volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who was involved and shared this afternoon with us.
Welcoming our Covid-19 Vaccination Centre to the community
The Pacific Health Plus (PHP) team is proud to continue its effort in meeting needs and changing lives by delivering a COVID-19 vaccine service for our community at Freedom Church Porirua with the help of Porirua Union Community Health Service (PUCHS).
Pacific Health Plus Covid Vaccine Clinic at Freedom Church Porirua
Talofa lava | Kia ora | Aloha mai e | Ia orana | Taloha ni Malo ni | Fakaalofa lahi atu | ‘Alii | Ni sa bula vinaka | Kia orana Halo olaketa | Mauri | Warm Pacific greetings | Malo e lelei
The Pacific Health Plus (PHP) team is proud to continue its effort in meeting needs and changing lives by delivering a COVID-19 vaccine service for our community at Freedom Church Porirua with the help of Porirua Union Community Health Service (PUCHS). A very warm Pacific welcome greeted guests at the Community Covid Vaccine Centre opening and blessing this morning. Thank you to Barbara Edmonds MP and Pacific Director Tagaloa Junior Ulu at Capital & Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) for joining us in celebrating these collaborative efforts, to Pastor Teremoana Tauira for the warm welcomes and blessings, and to Molly Fiso Advisory Board Member Pacific Health Plus on behalf of Fiso John Fiso, Chair of Pacific Health Plus. Faʻafetai
As the only Pacific owned and governed medical practice in the Wellington region, it is important that initiatives like the Covid Vaccine Clinic are responsive to Pacific needs and are driven by Pasefika to reflect meaningful engagement for Pasefika in being integral to solutions and not just end users of healthcare.
What you need to know about Breast and Bowel Screening
Important information to know about breast screening and bowel screening, and what impact COVID-19 has on these services. See the information below, sourced from Time to Screen.
Important information to know about breast screening and bowel screening, and what impact COVID-19 has on these services. See the information below, sourced from Time to Screen.
Let us know if you’ve had a COVID-19 or Flu vaccination before your appointment.
HAVING A MAMMOGRAM
INFORMATION SOURCE: timetoscreen.nz/breast-screening/having-a-mammogram
Eligible women aged between 45 and 69 can get a free mammogram (a kind of breast check) every 2 years. This is part of a programme run by BreastScreen Aotearoa.
If you:
are aged 45 to 69
have no symptoms of breast cancer
have not had a mammogram from another provider within the last 12 months
are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
are eligible for public health services in New Zealand (check on the Ministry of Health website)
then you can get a free mammogram every 2 years – sign up now.
You can choose whether or not to join BreastScreen Aotearoa and have regular mammograms. To help you decide, here is some information on the benefits and harms.
If you have had breast cancer before, you can sign up 5 years after your breast cancer was diagnosed. Before that time, your doctor or specialist will make sure you have regular check ups.
If you do have breast symptoms you’re worried about, see your doctor – don’t wait for your next mammogram appointment!
Preparing for your mammogram
Go to Preparing for your mammogram for advice on what to expect – including if you need change your appointment, what happens at your appointment, and tips to make things easier.
After your mammogram
If anything needs checking after your mammogram, we’ll invite you to come back for further assessment. This is also free. You can find out more at After your mammogram.
For most women, no cancer will be found, and we’ll invite you to come for another mammogram in 2 years.
If cancer is found then you will be offered treatment through your public hospital. Treatment is free. Find out more at Treatment.
Not eligible?
There are other publicly funded options available if you are not eligible for the free 2-yearly mammograms. Ask your doctor next time you see them.
COVID-19 and Breast Screening
Let us know if you’ve had a COVID-19 or Flu vaccination before your appointment.
BreastScreen Aotearoa services are continuing to operate, although your appointment could be slightly different as staff will be taking additional precautions, including keeping their distance as much as possible.
If you are sick or have been in contact with a COVID-19 case: It is important that you stay home and don’t attend your appointment. Please do give us a call and let us know that you can’t make it and we can re-book you in for another time. If you do have cold or flu symptoms, then you should also call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453.
BOWEL SCREENING
INFORMATION SOURCE: timetoscreen.nz/bowel-screening
The National Bowel Screening Programme is free for people aged 60 to 74 years. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early stage when it can often be successfully treated.
How does the Covid-19 Vaccine Work?
As the world experiences the roll out COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organisation delve into how vaccines actually work. What are the different types of vaccine? How do they trigger and train the immune system, and what is the role of herd immunity?
As the world experiences the roll out COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organisation delve into how vaccines actually work. What are the different types of vaccine? How do they trigger and train the immune system, and what is the role of herd immunity?
Watch the following videos below to find out how the vaccine actually works.
Dr Emma Espiner and Dr Api Talemaitoga answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions.Dr Emma Espiner and Dr Api Talemaitoga answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions. For more information, visit www.covid19.govt.nz/vaccines
Posted by Unite against COVID-19 on Monday, May 10, 2021