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September 21, 2023 | News
Evidence needed for health changes
The chief medical officer for Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau says he hopes whoever forms the next Government takes an evidence-based approach to health reform.
September 24, 2023
September 21, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Dr Andrew Connolly | Chief Medical Officer,Te Whatu Ora Health
Middlemore has one of the busiest emergency department in the southern hemisphere,do you have the resources and personnel you need to run an effective efficient service?
September 7, 2023 | News
No end to winter ailments for hospital
Middlemore Hospital staff hope warmer weather will bring relief to a long spell of winter illness.
September 7, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Dr Andrew Connolly | Chief Medical Officer,Te Whatu Ora Health
It’s not only stressful for the health workforce but there is also a lot of unease in the public particularly for those with health needs. What is being done to create confidence in our health entities like Counties Manukau?
August 24, 2023 | News
Hospitals prepare for strike
The chief medical officer for Counties Manukau says full safety will be maintained if strikes by senior hospital doctors and dentists go ahead next month.
August 24, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Dr Andrew Connolly | Chief Medical Officer,Te Whatu Ora Health
The overcrowded emergency room at Middlemore Hospital had over 200 patients seen yesterday, and at one point, over 70 people were in line for beds.
August 10, 2023 | News
Health system working despite ramping
The chief medical officer for Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau says ambulances may be lined up outside emergency department around the country, but those who need help most are getting it.
August 10, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Dr Andrew Connolly | Chief Medical Officer,Te Whatu Ora Health
It must be a relief that the Nurses strike won't go ahead but do you think the underlying issues for health staff are being addressed urgently enough
July 13, 2023 | News
Phone service could relieve hospital overload
Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau chief medical officer of health, Andrew Connolly, is urging people to use services like Healthline before heading for the hospital.
June 15, 2023 | News
Community vaccine programmes could take time
The chief medical officer of health for Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Andrew Connolly, says shifting vaccination programmes from GPs to Māori and community providers can't be done in a hurry.
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