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Scabies is a tiny mite that causes a very big itch! There have been reports of scabies around recently, so it's importan...
24/06/2026

Scabies is a tiny mite that causes a very big itch! There have been reports of scabies around recently, so it's important to know the signs and how to treat it properly.

The main symptom to look out for is an itchy rash that mostly affects the arms, legs and torso. Have one already? See your healthcare provider so they can check for scabies or other conditions.

If scabies is confirmed, it can be easily treated with these steps:

✅ Treat it with a cream to kill the mites (pharmacies may offer subsidised advice and treatment)

✅ Treat everyone in your household at the same time

✅ Treat clothing and bedding in a hot wash or dryer; or by freezing or bagging

✅ Vacuum carpets, mats and sofas

✅ Remember to treat car seats too.

To make sure you get rid of the scabies mites completely, see more detailed info on how to treat them: http://spr.ly/6186BDepsm

Not every sniffle needs a cancellation 🤧Moderate illness, like a cold, runny nose, or mild fever, is usually not a reaso...
21/06/2026

Not every sniffle needs a cancellation 🤧

Moderate illness, like a cold, runny nose, or mild fever, is usually not a reason to delay childhood immunisations. If you're unsure, give your vaccinator a call before cancelling. Staying on schedule helps keep children protected from preventable diseases 💙

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers at Rotorua and Taupō Hospitals for your dedication, enthusiasm and support....
19/06/2026

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers at Rotorua and Taupō Hospitals for your dedication, enthusiasm and support.

We are extremely grateful for your generosity, kindness and willingness to make a positive impact.

Volunteers make a huge difference for our staff and patients and their families. We are incredibly fortunate to have you all as part of our team.

Our volunteers include Chaplaincy, No one Dies Alone (NODA), Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDS and Hospital Friends, Cancer Society, Pet Therapy (Taupō), waiata group (Taupō) and Awhi Mai Stroke Trust (Rotorua).

A morning tea was hosted in both hospitals this week to recognise and thank all of our vounteers.

Consultant Surgeon Ian Ong spent time at Lakes as a surgical registrar and liked it so much, he’s come back as a consult...
29/04/2026

Consultant Surgeon Ian Ong spent time at Lakes as a surgical registrar and liked it so much, he’s come back as a consultant.

He finished his specialist training and worked in large hospitals in Melbourne and Edinburgh for several years.

“My goal was always to come home to New Zealand,” Ian says.

“When this position in Rotorua came up, it was the perfect storm of good timing, and the right job, in a great place for my family where we had previously had good memories.

“We both felt that it is a nice place for our five year old son to grow up and be in touch with what it means to be in New Zealand and be around the outdoors and nature.”

"I like that we are a small enough hospital for me to get to know everyone quite quickly.

“There are lots of familiar faces and people I had worked with seven years ago. It felt very welcoming and like coming home. That’s what we were after.”

28/04/2026

🛡️ Give your tamariki their own shield of protection through immunisation!

Whooping cough can be serious for babies, but protection can start early. When someone who is pregnant receives a free whooping cough immunisation during pregnancy, it helps protect their baby during their first weeks of life.

Babies then build their own protection with immunisations at 6 weeks, 3 months and 5 months. Booster doses help keep protection strong throughout life.

Talk to your usual health provider or pharmacist, or visit www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/immunisations to find out more and book an immunisation.

17/04/2026

💥 The bowel screening age has been lowered.
💥 If you're turning 58 or 59, you can now join in the bowel screening programme.
💥 You don't need to do anything right now.
💥 You'll receive a free bowel screening kit in the post around your birthday.
💥 When it arrives, do it and send it back 💥

Watch this heart-warming advert, so you know what to expect.

Life begins with hā (breath), but Whooping Cough can threaten that precious life force. Whooping cough spreads easily an...
16/04/2026

Life begins with hā (breath), but Whooping Cough can threaten that precious life force.

Whooping cough spreads easily and can cause bad coughing making it very hard for pēpi/babies to breathe. Especially newborn pēpi who haven’t had their 6-week immunisations.

If you’re hapū/pregnant, a free whooping cough vaccine from 13 weeks can protect your pēpi by passing on immunity until they’re old enough for their own immunisations at 6 weeks old. Boosters at 4 and 11 years help keep protection strong.

Protect your taonga. 💙

Book an immunisation today with your usual doctor, Hauora Māori or Pacific health provider, pharmacy, or online at bookmyvaccine.nz

In case of power outages or if you or your whānau need to leave quickly:❤️ Ensure phones, medical devices, and their bat...
11/04/2026

In case of power outages or if you or your whānau need to leave quickly:
❤️ Ensure phones, medical devices, and their batteries are charged.
❤️ If anyone in your whare/home takes medication, now's a good time to pop them into your GRAB/GO bag along bottled water. If medication is kept in the fridge, check the lids are firmly on and the'yre in a handy place to grab and go.
❤️ If you are medically dependent on electricity, please ensure your power company knows about your needs.
❤️ If you are medically vulnerable and in areas at risk of flooding or rural locations, please check if family or friends can contact you for check-ins or stay with them instead.

For free, 24/7 health advice, call Healthline 0800 611 116. If you’re based rurally, you can call 0800 KA ORA (0800 252 672) to speak with a nurse or doctor.

Stay safe everyone ❤️

The Lakes Community Oral Health Service provides FREE oral health services for children.The school holidays is a good ti...
09/04/2026

The Lakes Community Oral Health Service provides FREE oral health services for children.

The school holidays is a good time to bring your children to have FREE dental check-ups and care if needed.

Dental clinics are OPEN and located in Rotorua and Taupō.

Good oral health is an important part of overall wellbeing especially for young children.

Call 0800 Lakes Teeth, 0800 525 378, to book an appointment at one of the school dental clinics in Rotorua or Taupō.

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