East Health Trust PHO

19/07/2026

Gabby, a second-time mum, understands how overwhelming motherhood can feel. Despite her experience, she still found herself second-guessing her decisions about immunisation. By taking the time to seek out trusted information, she felt reassured.

Listen to Gabby share her story on YouTube here https://loom.ly/bem2NXE

Gabby encourages other parents to:

- take time
- start curious conversations
- grow their confidence through learning.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

22/06/2026

Tane and Chiloh’s son, Pheanix, lives with an immune deficiency, which means even small illnesses can quickly become serious.

For their whānau, choosing immunisations is one way to help protect his health and support his everyday life. By sharing their journey, Tane hopes their experience can shed light on what it’s like for a whānau to support someone with a weakened immune system.

Everyone has their own story. What will yours be?

https://loom.ly/_x7UH2w

Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

07/06/2026

Free Breast Screening is coming to Flat Bush in July 2026.

A mobile unit will be at Sancta Maria College, 319 Te Irirangi Drive, Flat Bush f from 6th July to 17th July 2026.

If you are due for your screening, you can book an appointment for a mobile unit. Call 0800 270 200 or visit https://loom.ly/8RlIhlE

04/06/2026

Last month we took a moment to celebrate two important days — International Nurses Day (12 May) and International Doctors Day (30 May) — by showing some extra appreciation for the amazing teams across our Primary Health Organisation network clinics.

With winter here and the busy months ahead, we want them to know how much their dedication means to the communities they serve every day.

While we always appreciate them, explicit gratitude matters. So if the team at your local clinic has looked after you recently, take a moment to let them know. It really does make a difference. 💙

28/05/2026

The team Just a Thought have a brand-new beautiful website!

It's a great resource for free mental health support for everyone in Aotearoa, New Zealand and they've got a fun little competition running as well!

*COMPETITION CLOSED*

🎉 Big news – we've got a brand-new beautiful website!

Everything you need is still there, we've just given it a fresh new look that better reflects who we are. Go take a look around! www.justathought.co.nz

And to celebrate, we're running a little competition...

We've hidden a couple of sneaky photos of our boss posing with one of our brand new, special edition Tote bags somewhere on the site – your mission is to find them! Find the bag, win the bag. (The tote bag. Not the boss. 😄)

We're giving away 20 bags (and a couple of little extras) across Facebook and Instagram. Entering is easy:

✅ Like this post ✅ Find the hidden images on our new site ✅ Send us a DM telling us where at least one of them are. That's it - you'll in the draw! Good luck!

*Competition closes Friday, 27 May at 4.30pm

19/05/2026

🍛 Do you have a South Asian recipe close to your heart?

We're inviting anyone with a connection to South Asian food, culture, or heritage to share a recipe for our health co-design study — and you could win a $50 Voucher!

Whether you grew up cooking these dishes, learned them from family, or they're part of your everyday life, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Enter at www.easthealth.co.nz/southasian
🏆 Win 1 of 3 x $50 Vouchers
📅 Entries close 30 June 2026

04/05/2026

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in Aotearoa New Zealand, but it can often be treated successfully when found early. That is why free bowel screening is available through the National Bowel Screening Programme.

The programme is simple and easy for you to use at home. It is offered every two years if you are aged between 58 to 74 and it was recently lowered from 60. You do not need to sign up. If you are eligible, you will automatically be sent a bowel screening kit in the mail around your birthday.

A good way to make sure you receive a kit if you are eligable is to make sure you contact details are up to date with your GP, the kit comes by post.

20/04/2026

Growing Stronger Together workshops are being held in Epsom and Point Chevalier.
They are designed to support parents and caregivers of children aged 5-12 to better understand children's emotions and needs, particularly during times when families may be experiencing health or well-being challenges.

What:
- Practical tools and resources to strengthen communication, resillence, and emotional connection with the family
- Growing Stronger Together Activity Book
- Small Workshop Keepsakes

When:
Hindi Session: Thursday 30th April, 10:30am - 1pm, Athol Syms Community Centre, Epsom
English Session: Saturday 2 May, 10am - 12:30pm, Western Springs Community Hall, Point Chevalier
Mandarin Session: Saturday 9 May, 10:30am - 1pm, Athol Syms Community Centre, Epsom

How:
Register to come along using this link https://loom.ly/An5y4e0e or call the Asian Health Line on 0800 888 830

17/04/2026

Free Breast Screening is coming to Beachlands in May 2026.

A mobile units will be at the Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre, 129 Beachlands Road, Beachlands from the 4th to the 15th May 2026.

If you are due for your screening, you can book an appointment for a mobile unit. Call 0800 270 200 or visit https://loom.ly/8RlIhlE

09/04/2026

Stay safe this weekend.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the news about the Cyclone this weekend, that is completely understandable. Support is available.

💙 You can talk to someone for free, any time: 1737 Need to Talk - call or text 1737 or visit 1737.org.nz

ℹ️ For health advice during flooding and emergency situations, visit healthnz.govt.nz/floods.

⚠️ For regular updates, follow MetService New Zealand and Auckland Emergency Management.

Contact your doctor or usual health professional, or call Healthline 24/7 on 0800 611 116 if you have any concerns about your own or others’ health. If based rurally, call 0800 KA ORA (0800 252 672) to speak to a nurse or doctor.