Education Minister Chris Hipkins (left) and Health Minister Dr David Clark jointly opened the Manawa health research and education facility.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Health Minister Dr David Clark jointly opened the Manawa health research and education facility in Te Papa Hauora | The Christchurch Health Precinct on Thursday, 31 January.
A collaborative partnership between mini传媒鈥檚 health and education sectors, Manawa brings together the University of mini传媒鈥檚 (UC) health research, Ara Institute of mini传媒鈥檚 nursing, midwifery and medical imaging programmes and mini传媒 District Health Board鈥檚 (CDHB) professional development training, in one state-of-the-art facility.
Manawa鈥檚 simulation floor features realistic operating theatres, hospital wards, home environments and clinics that are used for training tomorrow鈥檚 workforce.
听鈥淯C鈥檚 partnership with mini传媒 DHB and Ara in the Manawa building is an exciting opportunity for staff and students,鈥 says Professor Gail Gillon, Director of the Child Well-being Research听Institute at University of mini传媒. 鈥淭hey now benefit from connecting with health leaders, influencers and peers by being part of the Health Precinct, and the new research and development opportunities will expand our students鈥 experience.鈥
鈥淭his is a significant milestone for mini传媒, and a new commitment to working together to achieve the best outcomes for the future of the health workforce in mini传媒,鈥 Ara Chief Executive Tony Gray says. 鈥淎ra has enjoyed a close collaboration with CDHB for many years and, together with UC as well, now we are creating an exemplar in collaborative and co-located training and professional development.鈥
mini传媒 DHB Chief Executive David Meates says: 鈥淢anawa is a fantastic opportunity for the mini传媒 DHB to create and shape our future health and research workforce. Students and researchers are ideally placed in this new setting to learn from and alongside our clinical staff.鈥
Manawa means heart, patience and breath and was bestowed on the facility, along with designs of cultural significance, by Te P膩kura Ltd and local iwi. Manawa also refers to the proverb Manawa Whenua, Manawa Tangata, which makes the intimate connection between human health and the health of our environment.
Cultural elements feature throughout Manawa. The principal design throughout the facility is the p奴horo pattern, relating to water. Weaving itself through the p奴horo pattern is aka-kiore (native jasmine), and on every floor is a depiction of a native bird.
The vision for a world class Health Precinct next to Christchurch Hospital emerged in the Blueprint for the City, following the 2011 earthquakes. Manawa is a flagship facility of this precinct - a creative and inspiring hub that integrates world-class healthcare, research and innovation, education and industry.
The facility was blessed in a cultural ceremony prior to occupation in July 2018.
Margaret Agnew, Senior External Relations Advisor, University of mini传媒
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