Northlanders with an active Manage My Health portal account will soon be able to view their hospital documents from the end of August online. These documents will include referral notifications, clinic letters and discharge summaries. Dr Di Davis, portal project lead for Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau, said the initiative is optional for people. Manage My Health account holders will receive an email containing a link that recipients can click on to opt out. Dr Davis said transitioning away from mailing letters and other documents also avoids the risk of lost or delayed mail, healthcare providers having old addresses for patients, and people living across multiple locations.
Citrus welcomed in south
Fruit from Whangārei may be helping both physical and mental health in the South Island this winter. Clyde and District Lions Club project co-ordinator Kate Whyte told the Otago Daily Times that Whangārei’s Lions Club, and others, got about two tonnes of citrus fruit in its annual Citrus for the South collection which was transported for free by Mainfreight. Clyde and District Lions Club members got together and packed bags with various fruit including tangelos, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, and mandarins. Clyde residents over 65 were the target group for the gifts, an annual event that started about three years ago.
Kennel call
The Kerikeri SPCA urgently needs kennels to help provide shelter to animals under its care. Anyone able to help or donate unwanted kennels can call the centre on 09 407 7515,
