Whakatane Hospital calls for non-urgent patients to avoid emergency department
Whakatāne Hospital has experienced 'significant spikes' in emergency department attendances recently, with a number of days around the 100 patient mark.
ED Clinical Lead, Tamsin Davies, renewed a call for those who do not need emergency treatment to keep the department for those that do.
“Treating those who do not need to be in ED has an impact on our care for those that do,” said Tamsin. Read more from the Hospital here.
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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42.1% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.2% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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1.7% Other - I'll share below
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
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Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.
What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?
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14.4% It's fine!
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75.1% It's questionable
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10.5% Other - I'll share below
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