Pinnacle Incorporated

16/09/2024

It's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori! Running 14-21 Hepetema/September, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori language, an official language of Aotearoa. This year’s theme is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language’, reflecting the resilience and strength of te reo.

Did you know: To embrace the language and uplift te reo Māori, Healthify has a resource page linking to a variety of translated health and hauora information. You can check it out here: https://healthify.nz/translations/m/te-reo-maori

03/09/2024

Bronchiolitis is a lung condition in young children caused by viral infections. Symptoms start out much like a common cold and include wheezing, coughing and breathing difficulties. Early care aids recovery, you can find more information and a video on managing bronchiolitis on the Healthify website: https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/b/bronchiolitis/

30/08/2024

Te Kiingi o Te Kotahitanga, Te Kiingi o Te Aroha, Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
Kua riro koe ki tua o pae maumahara. E te Kiingi, e moe, e moe, e moe.
Rire Rire Hau Paimaarire
E kore e mutu ngā mihi, e kore e mutu ngā roimata.

It was with great sadness to hear of the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to the whānau, Waikato-Tainui, and all Māoridom on this profound loss for all of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kiingi Tuheitia inspired us as a nation, through his leadership and commitment to his people. We acknowledge his mana and the significant contribution he made to Aotearoa.
We will remember Kiingi Tuheitia's dedication, alongside that of his mother, the late Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, to improving the health and wellbeing of Māori. His powerful calls for Kotahitanga and unity, most recently at his Koroneihana, will be a lasting reminder of his legacy. Our thoughts and aroha are with all those who grieve today.
'Kotahi te kōhao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro mā, te miro pango, te miro whero’. (‘There is but one eye of the needle, through which white, black and red cotton must pass.’)
Naa Kiingi Pootatau.

06/08/2024

"Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all" is the focus of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August) celebrations. World Breastfeeding Week is an annual celebration held every year in more than 120 countries.

Discover the benefits of breastfeeding and learn how to support whānau in their breastfeeding journey. While challenges can arise, Healthify's guide provides expert advice to help overcome them and achieve breastfeeding success: https://healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/b/breastfeeding-topics

31/07/2024

The Quit Smoking - Once and For All team are keen to know more about people's va**ng habits in order to shape better support initiatives. Open until midnight Sunday 4 August, this survey will take less than 2 minutes to complete and participants go into the draw to win a $100 voucher: www.surveymonkey.com/r/L5MJC2S

30/07/2024

Antimicrobial resistance is when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines, like antibiotics. When this happens infections become harder to treat and there is an increased risk of the infection spreading. Preventing infection and using antimicrobials (such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics) appropriately are key ways of fighting antimicrobial resistance. Learn more at Healthify: https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/a/antibiotic-resistance

27/07/2024

Every 30 seconds someone loses their life to a hepatitis related illness. World Hepatitis Day, held yearly on 28 July, is one of only 13 official disease-specific world health days recognised by the World Health Organisation. More than 150,000 people in Aotearoa live with chronic hepatitis and most are unaware they have it. Visit Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand to learn about hepatitis b and if you should be tested or get treatment.

25/07/2024

No appointment needed! At Te Awamutu Plunket, 9am-3pm this Saturday.

We know how busy during the week can be juggling little ones 🤗 So we've tried to make it a little more convenient for you!! 🙌 Drop on by this Saturday for child Immunisations by Pinnacle Health, Pinnacle Incorporated. No appointment needed!

💛If you also want a well child check from a Plunket Nurse head on over to this link to book a set time ➡️ https://forms.office.com/r/1qGgrHeHBW

OR just drop on in on the day anytime from 9am - 3pm!

22/07/2024

We were honoured to be invited to Rauawaawa Kaumatua Trust's opening of Stage 2 of their dementia and age-friendly facility earlier this month. Pinnacle has been a proud supporter of the Trust for many years, and excited to be part of this milestone event with so many others including community and and key representatives of Whānau Ora, Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ, and Te Ngira Whānau Ora Collective. Congratulations to everyone involved for the new facility and such a great event!

A big thanks to CEO Rangimahora Reddy, kaumātua and kaimahi for the warm welcome!

https://rauawaawa.co.nz/

15/07/2024

He taonga (blood pressure support) is a six-week online programme produced by the Stroke Foundation of NZ, aimed at helping people change their lifestyle and manage their blood pressure. The programme is for Māori adults and has been developed by Māori for Māori. You can find out more or sign up here: www.stroke.org.nz/he-taonga
https://youtu.be/plhEw2-pfds?si=FEEdR8q1gAnGcxGy

The Stroke Foundation has developed He taonga, a tool to help you and your whanau maintain a healthy blood pressure and improve your hauora.He taonga is a si...

27/06/2024

Changes to COVID-19 telehealth services (effective 1 July 2024)

As Aotearoa New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic transitions to a ‘business as usual’ approach, some specific COVID-19 telehealth services are being decommissioned from 1 July. Here's what you need to know...

Changes to contacting Healthline:
- The dedicated COVID Healthline (0800 358 5453) will no longer be available.
- For COVID-related enquiries, please call the general Healthline (0800 611 116).
- There will be no Healthline doctor support, but Healthline nurses and paramedics will continue to provide expert, trusted health advice, treatment, and information.

Check our website for who to contact for support and information after 1 July: www.pinnacle.co.nz/news/changes-to-covid-19-telehealth-services-effective-1-july-2024

20/06/2024

As we always say (or as we’re saying now), the proof is in ngā pikitia! Not only does the Pinnacle MHN team crush it at work, but we also know how to have a good time. From rocking our pink shirts to raise awareness and take a stand against bullying, to supporting whānau to prioritise their wellbeing at a World Smoke Free Day hauora event, we’re all about a healthy dose of fun.

13/06/2024

Held at the K'aute Pasifika Fale, these workshops are for Waikato-based Pasifika families and communities to build their knowledge, confidence and skills around managing diabetes. Spaces are limited, register for one of the sessions today! https://tinyurl.com/3z8fzwv9

Its not too late to register! We still have available spots for this week workshops - Calling Waikato Pasifika Families! Limited spaces - don't delay - Register NOW!

11/06/2024

This week is Te Wiki Hauora Tāne, Men's Health Week NZ, dedicated to raising awareness about men's health issues. The week focuses on the health issues tāne face, and raises awareness of steps they can take to help address these. Here's a great story about Māui Barbers in Rotorua offering fades while creating a safe space for tāne to talk about their health.

"Not only is Māui Barbers a place for haircuts, but Wharepapa has also created it as a safe space for men to speak openly and to be a place of support for men’s health and wellbeing, physically, mentally, and spiritually."

Not only is Māui Barbers a place for haircuts but Wharepapa has also created it as a safe space for men to openly talk and to be a place of support for men's health and well-being

30/05/2024

𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮, 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗲𝗸𝗲. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱.
It’s a team effort! With support, you are more likely to quit smoking and stay smokefree, and everyone wins. That’s why we’re backing you!

World Smokefree May leads up to the celebration of World Smokefree Day, tomorrow! Internationally, World Smokefree Day is known as World No To***co Day, and is celebrated annually on 31 May.

If you want to start the journey to becoming smokefree, support and advice from expert teams are a quick email or phone call away. If you’re in Waikato, join us tomorrow night at our Kirikiriroa - World Smokefree Day 2024 event, 4-8pm at the K'aute Pasifika Village Fale! You can also check out Quit Smoking - Once and For All or visit World Smoke Free May for more options: https://worldsmokefreemay.nz/stop-smoking-services/

23/05/2024

Kia orana / talofa lava / bula vinaka / mauri / malo e lelei! Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is teaming up with Tui Ora for a Pasifika vaccination event this Saturday. They'll bring the vaccines and kai, you bring your aiga / whānau!