On Monday a contingent of the EBPHA management team visited the Poutiri Wellness Centre for a mihi whakatau. It was an opportunity for the team to meet one another, reconnect, and have a tour of the centre. We look forward to building on this relationship in the future.
Eastern Bay of Plenty Primary Health Alliance (EBPHA) is excited to announce Poutiri Wellness Centre joining the Alliance effective October 1, 2024. This partnership will strengthen the Alliance’s ability to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare services to the community.
Poutiri, a holistic wellness centre, has worked in health for coming up 30 years and is dedicated to making health, employment, and wellness services more affordable and accessible for whānau. Poutiri also has a network of Hauora providers spanning across the Bay of Plenty. By joining EBPHA and Poutiri’s extensive network of hauora and healthcare providers will enable both to deliver even more impactful, accessible and affordable services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Poutiri Trust to the EBPHA family,” said EBPHA CEO’s Grieg Dean. “Their commitment to holistic wellness aligns perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality primary healthcare to the Eastern Bay of Plenty community.
Together, we can work towards improving the health and wellbeing of our people.”
Poutiri Trust CEO’s Kirsty Maxwell-Crawford expressed similar enthusiasm, stating, “Joining EBPHA is a significant step forward for Poutiri Wellness centre. We believe that this partnership will enable us to work innovatively in delivering comprehensive primary and community health care. We look forward to working collaboratively with EBPHA to create a healthier and more vibrant Eastern & Western Bay of Plenty.”
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Primary Health Alliance is a network of general practices, nurses, and other healthcare professionals that serve over 29,000 patients in the region. The Alliance is committed to addressing the unique healthcare needs of the community, including those of Māori, people living in deprived circumstances, and individuals with high healthcare needs.