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Why We Were Established
Western Iwi Health was established in 1997 to provide a Kaupapa Model of Health Care that linked and integrated services to Maori in the Tauranga and Te Puke areas, known as the Western Bay of Plenty.
Results from a feasibility study highlighted alarming health statistics of Maori living in the rohe. The first priority was to establish GP Clinics. Key drivers were accessibility, affordability, services that were culturally appropriate and available in a culturally appropriate setting. GP surgeries are strategically placed throughout the rohe so that Maori have ease of access. The consultation fees are low and partnerships with Pharmacies allow us to reduce prescription costs.
The GP Clinics are situated at:
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Pirirakau Hauora...................Te Puna (rural)
Tauranga Moana City Clinic... Tauranga City
Te Akau Hauora.................... Papamoa
Waitaha Hauora................... Te Puke
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The Pharmacies are located at:
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Faulkners Pharmacy..............Tauranga City
Palm Beach Pharmacy............Papamoa
Castle Pharmacy....................Te Puke
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Other services were developed to meet the health needs of our people. These services include Dental Services, Mental Health Services, Health Promotion, Tamariki Ora, Whanau Care and Support, Facilitation, Rangatahi Health & Wellbeing, Rangatah i Sexual & Reproductive Health, Rangatahi Youth Suicide Prevention, Mobile Maori Disease State Management Nursing Service, Specialist Diabetes Service, Specialist Respiratory Services, Smoking Cessation, Asthma Education and Vision and Hearing Services.
The development and growth of the organisation became evident to our Kaumatua. A name change befitting the people and the rohe we serve unfolded. Kaumatua from our 5 Iwi sanctioned us with a new name, Te Manu Toroa (the albatross which glides the ocean).
Te Manu Toroa sub contract services to their affiliated member provider network which include; Maketu Health & Social Services, Waitaha Hauoranga, Pirirakau Hauora, Whaioranga Trust, Te Runanga o Ngai Tamawhariua and Ngati Ranginui. These services include Mental Health, GP Services and Tamarki Ora.
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