Contact Mangere Community Health Trust
(09) 255 5619
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Mangere Community Health Trust's services are designed to improve the health and well-being of the people of Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand.Nutrition Service
The Trust has a dietitian, Jane Johnsson who can provide education and advice on diabetes management, weight management, high cholesterol, gout, coeliac disease, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy eating for the whole family. We also have a nutritionist, Julie Ash who can assist with nutrition education for weight managment and chronic disease management.
- The dietitian provides individual patient nutrition consultation at each GP practice (referrals by GP and practice nurses). A nutrition consultation provides patient specific nutrition plans for achieving goals for weight management, diabetes and many other nutrition related conditions.
- Co-facilitation of Diabetes Self Management education programme for patients and their families is provided by the dietitian and nutritionist. This six week programme supports people in managing their diabetes and other chronic diseases through practical and fun activities.
- The dietitian and nutritionist are involved in health promotion activities such as Mangere Healthy Kai programme and the Mangere Green Prescription and are available to speak to community groups and schools etc.
Contact Jane & Julie
email: jjohnsson@mangerehealth.org.nz or jash@mangerehealth.org.nz
Phone: (09) 254 4177