Kāpiti Community Health Group manager Susan Shingleton says two important community health forums are to be held in Ōtaki and Paraparaumu in this month.
“We have invited the DHBs and PHOs to come to the community and talk about health changes and identify what the health impact will be on services provided to Kāpiti people from Paekākāariki to Ōtaki. It is also an opportunity for the community to raise any health concerns and issues.”
The first Forum will be held on Tuesday 10 AUGUST at 1:00PM3:00PM at the Ōtaki Senior Citizens Hall, Rangatira Street, Ōtaki. Speakers will include MidCentral DHB Chief Executive Murray Georgel and Senior Manager Craig Johnston. The Central PHO will be represented by Regional manager Joe Howells and Locality Manager Dawn Wilson.
The second Forum will be held on Tuesday 31 August from 1:00PM3:00PM at the Kāpiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu.
Representing the Capital and Coast DHB will be Ken Whelan, Chief Executive, Luke Worth, Director of Change and Jen Boryer, Operations Mgr.
From the Compass Primary Healthcare Network will be Cathy O’Malley, Chief Executive; Ranei Wineera, Regional Manager, and John Watkeys, Locality Manager.
Ms Shingleton says this is a great opportunity for the community to hear about Health Service changes and to give feedback abouth health services.
Refreshments are provided