Thanks to funding from Health Fund PLUS, the staff gym at Kaitaia Hospital has undergone an upgrade recently with new modern, strength training equipment aimed at encouraging a healthier lifestyle amongst staff.
The initiative also aimed to enhance the experience of rural GPs and training Registrars that complete a 3-6 month rotation at Kaitaia Hospital.
The improvements to the gym align with the Hospital’s “Healthy Workplace” policy which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst staff. New staff now receive a gym tour as part of staff orientation. The gym is also available before, during and after work, making it more accessible and convenient to use. The recent changes have positively impacted morale, with many staff expressing gratitude for the upgrades.
Following the installation of the new strength training equipment, the Hospital ran a health and wellness programme, with all participants losing weight and committing to a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Monique Morey, Registered Nurse at Kaitaia Hospital said, "since the upgrade, we have observed increased participation in gym use and we are committed to maintaining these facilities and promoting staff wellness to maintain these positive outcomes”.
The staff expressed thanks and appreciation for the generous support of Health Fund PLUS which helped make this happen.
Health Fund PLUS is a partnership between Northland Community Foundation and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, focusing on managing donations from our community and raising funds for projects beyond government funding.
You can donate directly to Health Fund PLUS to support more initiatives like this. Visit our donate page here https://www.northlandcommunityfoundation.org.nz/donate-now-to-health-fund-plus to donate by card or through your bank account.
