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The Carterton Youth Village Trust Visit
Pacific Health Plus Kāpiti hosted a group of young individuals, aged 12 to 24. They spent a week in Porirua at a Marae and visited Pacific Health Plus to gain insight into basic healthcare.
In October 2023, Pacific Health Plus Kāpiti hosted a group of young individuals, aged 12 to 24. They spent a week in Porirua at a Marae and visited Pacific Health Plus to gain insight into basic healthcare. During their visit, they participated in various activities, including checking blood pressure, assessing vision, monitoring blood sugar levels (BSL), crafting paninis at Truffle Café, and engaging in team games.
Am Tabomoa Foundation Trust Collaboration
Pacific Health Plus is proud to celebrate its flourishing relationship with the Am Tabomoa Foundation Trust. In May 2023, we supported the Te Mauri Health Day Festival, immunising over 400 community members against COVID-19, MMR, and influenza at the War Memorial Hall.
Pacific Health Plus is proud to celebrate its flourishing relationship with the Am Tabomoa Foundation Trust. In May 2023, we supported the Te Mauri Health Day Festival, immunising over 400 community members against COVID-19, MMR, and influenza at the War Memorial Hall. In June, we extended our efforts at PHP Kāpiti, ensuring no one was left behind and provided vaccinations for those unable to attend the Te Mauri Health Day Festival. In October, we participated in the Kiribati Health Day at Te Rauparaha Arena, immunising a further 150 people. This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to community wellbeing.
South Seas Healthcare Collaboration
Pacific Health Plus led by our General Manager, To’omata Apineru Fiso, celebrated the collaboration with South Seas Healthcare, working to improve health, education, prosperity and resilience.
In March 2023, Pacific Health Plus led by our General Manager, To’omata Apineru Fiso, celebrated the collaboration with South Seas Healthcare and their Chief Executive, Lemalu Sailao. Working to improve health, education, prosperity and resilience.
Cyclone Gabrielle Response
Pacific Health Plus, Whitby Collegiate, Shoe Clinic and Taeomanino Trust under the leadership of Fiso Group, were able to provide much-needed supplies and equipment to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Pacific Health Plus, Whitby Collegiate, Shoe Clinic and Taeomanino Trust under the leadership of Fiso Group, were able to provide much-needed supplies and equipment to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. 11 drivers and assistants left Whitby Collegiate in 6 vehicles fully loaded with supplies and equipment. Our visit to Hastings was both a humbling and inspiring experience. Despite the devastating impact of the floods, we were able to witness the incredible resilience and strength of the communities we visited.
Pacific Health Volleyball Tournament
The Fiso Group and Pacific Health Plus, with support from Pasifika Futures, Volleyball New Zealand and many more sponsors, hosted a one day volleyball tournament in September to promote Pacific health.
The Fiso Group and Pacific Health Plus, with support from Pasifika Futures, Volleyball New Zealand and many more sponsors, hosted a one-day volleyball tournament in September to promote Pacific health. It was a wonderful turnout of 38 teams and more than 500 people. It was a great way to promote healthy lifestyles, healthy families and healthy Pacific communities. There was plenty of fun and laughter.
Fa'afetai tele lava to our sponsors for making this event happen!
Event sponsors: Fiso Group, Pacific Health Plus, Volleyball New Zealand, Pasifika Futures, Wellington - LIVE, Sweet & Co, Talima Estate, Instinct Fitness, Colliers New Zealand, Bodyhaven Spa Style Boutique, Whitby Collegiate School, Connect Global Limited and Legacy 2.0.
Wim Hof Method Breathing Workshop
Jason Suttie shared his expertise with the Pacific Health Plus community on the many life-changing health benefits of breathing techniques through the Wim Hof Method.
Jason Suttie shared his expertise with the Pacific Health Plus community on the many life-changing health benefits of breathing techniques through the Wim Hof Method. This 3.5 hour workshop was free to PHP patients, staff and whānau and was held in August 2022 at Pacific Health Plus Kāpiti. We look forward to more of these innovative programmes for our community.
Better health resources needed for Pacific
“The establishment of a new health system and appointment of Māori and Pacific interim chief executives has brought the promise of a more equitable and responsive health system closer to reality,” says Fiso John Fiso, chair of Pacific Health Plus, a primary healthcare provider in eastern Porirua. “It has brought much optimism to Māori and Pacific communities.”
Source article: wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=145490
“The establishment of a new health system and appointment of Māori and Pacific interim chief executives has brought the promise of a more equitable and responsive health system closer to reality,” says Fiso John Fiso, chair of Pacific Health Plus, a primary healthcare provider in eastern Porirua. “It has brought much optimism to Māori and Pacific communities.”
“But time is of the essence as we anxiously wait to see successful execution of the plan ‘to do better’, and delivery of a health system that ‘recognises diversity of needs and ensures equity of outcome’.
“Appointments have been made, which includes a Director of Pacific Health in the third tier of the executive; the new health strategy is signed off, which recognises needs of Pacific are not well met; and now – we urgently need action on the ground.
“Because from where I stand, change is needed at speed to alter the day-to-day realities of the Pacific population in Cannons Creek, Eastern Porirua.
“The Pacific community in Porirua is the largest in New Zealand, outside of South Auckland, and it has had many promises made over the years with very little to show for it. 21% of the population identify as Pacific, 49% live in the highly deprived area of eastern Porirua.
“Not only does this group have the worst health outcomes, they are the only population group to have had statistics worsen, despite promises, appointments, strategies and investment.
“Mortality rates of adults are 74% higher than the average; life expectancy of babies are the lowest of all groups in the Wellington region. Cardiovascular admission rates to emergency are the highest and diabetes is three times as prevalent.
“What COVID confirmed to us was that the Pacific community is the most vulnerable to health outbreaks and continues to be over-represented in hospitalisation deaths.
“The health reforms signal this will change for Pacific communities. But we must ensure these changes are timely, appropriately resourced and delivered by ‘Pacific-for-Pacific’.
“We need to see metrics improve. We need to see the 10 year trend of worsening health for Pacific people in Porirua turn the corner. We need less diabetes and heart disease and higher life expectancy, in line with the trends of other population groups.
“Now is the time, the public has been galvanized – they acknowledge the inequality, see the need for change, and recognise that our Pacific New Zealanders have the same right as all other New Zealanders to lead healthy, full lives.
“So I call on those responsible for making this massive reform a success, bring the change you have promised, and bring it quickly, before more lives are lost,” concludes Mr Fiso.
Pacific Health Plus Kāpiti Health Clinic Opens
Pacific Health Plus expanded its services by opening a second health clinic at 9 Milne Drive, Paraparaumu, with the aim of serving a broader community.
Pacific Health Plus expanded its services by opening a second health clinic at 9 Milne Drive, Paraparaumu, with the aim of serving a broader community. The clinic had a soft launch in December 2021, initially operating as a COVID-19 vaccination centre. In January 2022, it extended its services to become a full-fledged medical practice. Extensive renovations were undertaken, resulting in the clinic now offering four consultation and treatment rooms, as well as a sluice room and a utility room.
Additionally, the site houses other health providers, including Habit Health and South Seas Healthcare. It now also features the Truffle Café.
Pasifika Youth Vax Festival
As part of the Government’s ‘Super Saturday’ vaccination campaign, Pacific Health Plus was involved in the Pasifika Youth Vax Festival, vaccinating over 400 people in our community in an effort to get our region’s vaccination numbers up.
As part of the Government’s ‘Super Saturday’ vaccination campaign, Pacific Health Plus was involved in the Pasifika Youth Vax Festival, vaccinating over 400 people in our community in an effort to get our region’s vaccination numbers up. Thank you to the community and everyone who supported and got involved in this fantastic event. Prime Minister, Jacinda Adern and Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield were also in attendance.
Helping our community get vaccinated
Approaching people on the streets, providing transport: Read Stuff NZ’s article on Pacific Health Plus and its role in helping our community get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Read Stuff NZ’s article on Pacific Health Plus and its role in helping our community get vaccinated against Covid-19.