National Breast Screening System – Te Puna
BreastScreen Aotearoa has launched a new national breast screening system — Te Puna.
A new National BreastScreen Aotearoa system — Te Puna is now live in the Midland and Te Waipounamu regions
The new National BreastScreen Aotearoa register is supplied with participant information from a combination of sources including National Health Index (NHI). It will:
- enable more wāhine to join the free national breast screening programme by automatically identifying women who may be eligible
- let people who are enrolled know that they are due for their mammogram
- provide an online option for arranging enrolling and booking.
By reaching more people, we aim to increase screening participation and save more lives and reduce the morbidity from Breast Cancer through early detection.
As these system changes are made in each region, invitations and booking information will be sent via email text or letter (depending on the contact details we have for you).
The invites will include a personalised link for managing your own enrolment and booking online. A QR code that can be scanned will take you to the link if you receive a letter. If you prefer to call, our freephone number (0800 270 200) is also included.
Te Puna live in Midland and Te Waipounamu
BreastScreen Midland was the first region to go-live on Te Puna on 10 February and have been followed by Te Waipounamu on 10 March. The rest of Aotearoa is going live over the next four to five months.
This means if you are not already enrolled, you live in the BreastScreen Midland or Te Waipounamu regions and your health records identify you as a 45-69 year old and female, you may be contacted by BSA. To ensure your invitation reaches you, please make sure your contact details are up to date. You can update your contact details via your usual healthcare provider, or freephone 0800 270 200
Te Puna to roll out across Aotearoa New Zealand
The roll-out of Te Puna will be phased throughout the country. For all areas outside of BreastScreen Midland and Te Waipounamu, the system is not yet in use. You can enrol:
- through your usual healthcare provider
- by freephone 0800 270 200
The aim is to progressively go-live across the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand in the coming months. This webpage will be updated with the details of the roll out.
What you can do now
- Join BreastScreen Aotearoa if you are eligible but not yet enrolled.
- Book a mammogram appointment if you are due.
Freephone 0800 270 200 to:
- enrol if you are eligible
- book a mammogram appointment if it has been more than 2 years since your last free mammogram.
If you are not yet eligible but will be soon (for example, you have not yet turned 45), you can update your contact information through your usual healthcare provider.