What does a busy year at BHB look like? We were reminded of the many and varied tasks our staff and volunteers carry out on behalf of the ‘Breathe Easy’ cause when we came together for our Annual General Meeting on October 11.
La-or Lewis created and brought in her own peak flow diary for her annual asthma review with Jo at BHB.
By Clinical Nurse Manager Julie Shaw New best practice out of NZ is leading the way in COPD management. You too can help yourself by knowing your oxygen baseline measurements.
By Julie Shaw BHB Clinical Nurse Manager & member of the Hawke’s Bay Smokefree Coalition
September, also known as Breathe Better September, was a huge month for us at Breathe Hawke’s Bay.
By Respiratory Nurse Educator Debbie Scott Aligning with the Breathe Better September initiative from the Asthma & Respiratory Foundation of NZ, BHB bought the Sailor the Puffer Fish Show to Hawke’s Bay schools.
Martha holds one of the BHB Asthma first aid magnets we distribute to those we meet with, so that they learn and apply the steps if they find themselves in an asthma emergency.
Mediaworks Hawke’s Bay Operations Manager Justin Rae was diagnosed with asthma when he was just 4-years-old. He woke one night, struggling to breathe . Blue in the face he roused his parents who rushed him to the after hours clinic, but were told it would be faster to drive him through to the hospital than wait for an ambulance. It was the fastest trip ...
Meri Kirihimete – Merry Christmas I can’t believe we are at the end of another year. So much has happened in our organisation along with a few changes. Midway through the year we said goodbye to Chris and welcomed Amber into our team. We recently saw the departure of Toni and have welcomed Sharyn to the BHB team as our permanent administrator. Even though ...
From our “Ask a pharmacist” session with Hamish from Marewa Pharmacy.
We couldn't do, what we do, with out help from our sponsors
