Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report 20222023 FINAL v17 - Flipbook - Page 19
2022/2023 - Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report
Improving gout care
Tai Tokerau has a high incidence
of gout compared with the
national average. It’s a painful
condition that affects people’s
quality of life, and Māori and
Paci昀椀c people are the worst
affected for genetic reasons.
We reinvigorated the Gout Stop
programme to improve the
original pathway for patients who
suffer two acute flares of gout
within 12 months.
The improved programme
includes medication to lower uric
acid levels, three months of free
support from the Clinical Hub’s
dedicated gout nurse, and a free
follow-up check by a GP.
“Gout Stop Nurse-Kaiawhina
provides follow up, education,
advocacy and care coordination
to patients with unmanaged gout,
and liaises with practices."
^ Gout Stop Nurse Theresa Chapman
– Cristina Ross
Pre-calling whānau to
immunise on time
Immunisation is one of the best
ways to protect our pēpi. We are
pre-calling Māori whānau whose
infants are due for scheduled
immunisations to encourage
them to immunise on time.
We started with pēpi coming
up to six weeks old, followed by
those due the 12-month MMR
immunisation. Whānau whose
tamariki are immunised on time
received a $50 Prezzy card as a
‘thank you’ for protecting the next
generation.
^ Clinical Hub Lead Nurse Gaelyn Sinclair calls whānau whose
tamariki are due for immunisation.
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