THE EASTERN BAY PRIMARY HEALTH ALLIANCE

At EBPHA , we provide and support primary health care services in our rohe (district).

Our first level primary health care is provided by 9 General Practices with 27 General Practitioners and 33 Practice Nurses, who serve 29,000 enrolled patients throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

It is our role to bring together GPs, nurses, and other health professionals, such as Māori health workers, health promotion workers, dietitians, counsellors, and psychologists, to serve the needs of our community.

While many of our services are directed towards individuals and illness, we are also focused on issues that impact on the wellness of specific groups within our communities, of whom 56% are Māori, 56% live in deprived circumstances, and 73% are “High Needs”.

We are responsible for ensuring current challenges in community health care are being met. These challenges include equitable healthcare for Māori, child and adolescent health, immunisation, mental health, and long-term conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular/heart disease.

HISTORY

The Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance started in 2009 through consultation and collaboration of three Primary Health organisations in Kawerau, Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne. It was registered as a Charitable Trust in 2010. 

Funded by Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ), EBPHA provides and supports essential primary health care services either directly or through General Practice or Community Health Providers in our rohe (district).

PHILOSOPHY

Respect for kotahitanga mo ngā iwi katoa

Mana Atua, Mana Tūpuna, Mana Whenua, Mana Tangata

VISION

Healthy Whānau, Healthy Lives

MISSION

To lead community Health Care

VALUES

Aspirational: To be passionate (care) about all we do, thereby delivering superior value to our communities. We aspire to be recognised as an innovative health leader. 

Respectful: To respect all individuals, value their contributions, and recognise the importance of diversity. We will work collaboratively with all. 

Excellence: To be our best in everything we do. We will deliver high-quality services for the best possible outcomes.