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Over $1.4m awarded to Medical Researchers
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 3:44 pm | Auckland Medical Research Foundation
The Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) has recently announced $1,413,701 in funding to medical researchers in the first three funding rounds for 2013. More >>
Canterbury tops being flu strong
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 2:48 pm | Canterbury DHB
Canterbury is the national champion when it comes to being flu strong. A record 207,860 influenza vaccinations have been distributed in Canterbury (or around 42 percent of the population have been vaccinated against influenza) during this year’s Government-subsidised ... More >>
Rural Health Education Scholarships
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 12:31 pm | Pat Farry Rural Health Foundation
Pat Farry Trust Announces Rural Health Education Scholarships worth $30,000 for 2013 and 2014 More >>
Barnaby Weir offers song to support sight-restoring work
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 9:54 am | Fred Hollows Foundation
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ announced today a close working relationship with Barnaby Weir, one of the lead singers of Fly My Pretties . The sight-restoring charity will feature a track with Weir’s voice as the soundtrack for a series of new TV ... More >>
Chronic pain major cause of health loss
Monday, 12 August 2013, 4:08 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand’s Chief Executive Sandra Kirby welcomed Dr Kieran Davis’s reference to the fact that chronic pain accounted for at least 5 per cent of the health loss recorded in the recently launched study ‘Health Loss in New Zealand’. More >>
Health Minister congratulates Hutt Valley ED
Monday, 12 August 2013, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police
“Hutt Valley DHB is to be congratulated for its outstanding progress on faster better care for patients in emergency departments says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Record Number of Vaccinations in Waikato Region
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:53 pm | Waikato DHB
A record 23,330 more Waikato residents have been vaccinated against influenza during this year’s Government-subsidised vaccine campaign period than were vaccinated during the same period last year. More >>
Poor dental care likely to cause health issues for dogs
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:41 pm | Eukanuba
This month Eukanuba, leaders in premium nutrition, are highlighting the need for good oral hygiene for dogs with the introduction of Eukanuba 3D DentaDefense™ across their entire range of adult and senior dog food. More >>
On Site Drug Screen Testing
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Safety Council
An article by Kevin Thompson,a Registered Safety Professional, of the New Zealand Safety Council feels employers need to know what collectors and screen testing companies are not telling about the process of drug testing in New Zealand. More >>
Hands up, who wants to save lives?
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals
If your answer is yes then a career in the exercise and fitness industry could be for you. The exercise and fitness industry in New Zealand is diverse with the options for employment spanning from working one on one out of people’s homes, teaching ... More >>
A Conspiracy of Silence – Family Planning
Monday, 12 August 2013, 10:49 am | Right To Life
The Family Planning Association staff are inserting Jadelle implants into the arms of women in violation of their Health Rights. Those rights are enshrined in the Health and Disability Act 2000. The rights are, More >>
Chronic pain major cause of health loss
Friday, 9 August 2013, 6:15 pm | ANZCA
“Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of health loss for New Zealanders, according to today’s report, Health Loss in New Zealand ,” says pain medicine specialist, Dr Kieran Davis. Health loss is a measure of how much healthy life is lost due to ... More >>
Alzheimers New Zealand welcomes care improvement pledge
Friday, 9 August 2013, 6:12 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers New Zealand welcomes care improvement pledge Alzheimers NZ has welcomed the announcement that Ryman Healthcare will take steps to ensure quality care for residents at Wellington’s Malvina Major Retirement Village. Alzheimers NZ Executive ... More >>
Otago study reinforces Arthritis NZ messages
Friday, 9 August 2013, 4:52 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
University of Otago Researchers have found that obesity is set to overtake smoking as the major cause of declining health by 2016. More >>
Time is running out for candidates
Friday, 9 August 2013, 4:08 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Time is running out for candidates for the District Health Board (DHB) elections for Canterbury DHB. More >>
First Patient In New Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories
Friday, 9 August 2013, 4:00 pm | Waikato District Health Board
After officially opening four new state-of the-art cardiac catheterisation laboratories on Friday (2 August), Waikato Hospital has welcomed the first patient through for surgery. More >>
New Appointment for Wellington Free Ambulance
Friday, 9 August 2013, 1:58 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance has appointed a new Executive Manager Clinical Services, Dr Kate Wang. Dr Wang will begin her new role with Wellington Free Ambulance on August 12. She has previously worked for the Mary Potter Hospice, Presbyterian Support Central ... More >>
Stroke Awareness Week 9-15 September 2013
Friday, 9 August 2013, 1:16 pm | Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is trying to reach as many people as possible with the FAST stroke recognition message. At least one third of New Zealanders can’t recognise even one sign of stroke. More >>
NZMA welcomes health report
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) welcomes the Ministry of Health’s newly released report Health Loss in New Zealand. More >>
Training delivery review released for consultation
Friday, 9 August 2013, 10:18 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has today released a comprehensive review of how general practice training is delivered in New Zealand. College President Dr Tim Malloy says the review is a significant piece of work. More >>
25th Anniversary of the release of the ‘Cartwright Report’
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 4:58 pm | Women's Health Action Trust
Women’s Health Action’s annual Cartwright Anniversary Seminar, to be held on the 13th August in Auckland, will mark 25 years since the release of the ‘Cartwright Report’ which followed the Inquiry into the Allegations Concerning the Treatment ... More >>
Joint report quantifies impact of injuries on Kiwis’ lives
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 4:14 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation
ACC and the Ministry of Health have today released a joint report which provides new insights into the impact of injuries, and how this compares with the health burden resulting from other health issues. More >>
Ministry of Health releases report into health loss in NZ
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 4:09 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has today published “Health Loss in New Zealand”, a systematic assessment of the health loss experienced by the population. The study draws on data from 2006 to estimate how much healthy life is lost from a comprehensive set of diseases, ... More >>
Disability sector well-represented on Chch Advisory Group
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 4:05 pm | Ministry of Health
Disabled people, family members and other disability sector leaders are among those on a Local Advisory Group set up to support the Enabling Good Lives demonstration in Christchurch. More >>
Optometrist Warns Teenagers against Eyeball-Licking Craze
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 2:52 pm | Visique
A leading New Zealand optometrist is warning that oculolinctus could have serious public health implications should it become popular among young New Zealanders. The practice, which describes the licking of one’s eyeballs by another, is a fetish ... More >>
Why babies shouldn’t be given cows’ milk
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Parents and caregivers are starting to ask Plunket why they can’t just give their babies cows’ milk instead of formula. Plunket Clinical Advisor Allison Jamieson says that in days gone by, milk was given to babies under 12 months of age but it ... More >>
Alzheimers New Zealand congratulates local researchers
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 2:10 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers NZ congratulates local researchers Callaghan International, who this week announced a significant contribution to the ongoing search for a treatment for Alzheimers’ disease. More >>
Psychological Therapy Works But Who Is Willing To Pay?
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 1:00 pm | NZ Psychological Society
Recent newspaper articles have reported that several purchasers of mental health services have made decisions that effectively restrict the availability of psychological therapy. There is some suggestion that these decisions are driven by the apparent ... More >>
Vitamin D supplements linked to decrease in falls
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:18 pm | ACC
ACC Media Release 8 August 2013 Vitamin D supplements linked to decrease in falls in aged care facilities More >>
Will we be the last place in the world to stop fluoridation?
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 11:33 am | Fluoride Action Network
Will New Zealand be the last place in the world to stop fluoridation? On the 6th of August 2013 the Israeli Supreme court ruled that all councils in Israel stop fluoridation by 2014. This comes on the heels of a law passed in April that repealed mandatory ... More >>
Food app to fight nation's killers
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 10:59 am | University of Auckland
A revolutionary smartphone app launched today will empower New Zealand shoppers to make healthier food choices - reducing their risk of dying early from two of the nation’s biggest killers, heart attack and stroke. More >>
NZRGPN welcomes more flexible funding for general practice
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:32 pm | Rural General Practice Network
The decision to give nurses and pharmacists access to the General Medical Subsidy (GMS) is a positive one, the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network says. More >>
Nurses stop work to discuss employment law changes
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:01 pm | NZNO
Nurses all around the country are taking time out over the next couple of weeks to attend one of over 80 meetings to discuss what they can do about proposed employment law changes. More >>
Recent Earthquake Affects Epilepsy NZ’s Nelson Office
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 3:33 pm | Epilepsy NZ
Epilepsy New Zealand’s Nelson/Marlborough office has been closed due to damage caused by the earthquake felt in Nelson/Wellington last month. The office, located at the Community Group Centre on Halifax Road, Nelson, is set to be demolished and ... More >>
Sports stars and local community join to help fight diseases
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 3:02 pm | Joint Press Release
Vodafone Warriors players made a surprise appearance at Glen Innes Primary School to help launch Auckland DHB’s new rheumatic fever prevention programme that aims to reduce the incidence of the disease in some of central Auckland’s most vulnerable ... More >>
Bay Of Islands Integrated Family Health Centre Devleopment
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 2:55 pm | Northland DHB
Positive progress has been made on the development of a concept plan for an Integrated Family Health Care centre co-located with the Bay of Islands Hospital. More >>
Calls to PlunketLine starting to reduce
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket says that the confusion that parents and caregivers have been experiencing regarding the current situation of potential contamination of infant formula appears to be slowly abating. More >>
Calls to Plunketline Starting to Reduce
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket says that the confusion that parents and caregivers have been experiencing regarding the current situation of potential contamination of infant formula appears to be slowly abating. More >>
Your Chance to See Waikato DHB in Action
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 1:33 pm | Waikato DHB
Those still considering standing for Waikato District Health Board (DHB) and those who have already indicated they will stand, have the opportunity to see how the board works at two committee meetings next week. More >>
Outlet Density And Alcohol Harm
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 11:41 am | Health Promotion Agency
New research looking at the impact of liquor outlets on communities across the North Island is now available to assist North Island councils in developing their Local Alcohol Policies (LAPs). More >>
Dictatorship, not Democracy, Demands Dental Association
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 11:35 am | Flouride Action Network New Zealand
Fluoridation should be forced on everyone through mandatory legislation says the NZ Dental Association, following yet another crushing defeat for its failed policy when Hamilton councillors voted 7 to 1 to stop fluoridation. More >>
Updated statement on infant formula quality issue
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 7:05 pm | Infant Nutrition Council
The Infant Nutrition Council (INC) today reassured consumers in New Zealand and Australia that infant formula companies have the safety of their products as the highest priority. More >>
Clarification: potential infant formula contamination
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket clarification for families and whānau: potential infant formula contamination Parents should follow the advice of the Ministry for Primary Industries who are the official source of information More >>
Golfers to Take On 100-Hole Marrowthon for Blood Cancer
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 3:12 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ
Golfers will soon get the ultimate opportunity to perfect their swing in a challenging 100-hole Golf Marrowthon to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC). More >>
“Billion dollar market’’ heart test inventor wins grant
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 3:02 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago Christchurch researcher Associate Professor Chris Pemberton has won this year’s prestigious Otago Innovation Proof of Concept grant to further develop his world-first test for predicting those at imminent risk of a heart attack. More >>
Health insurer adds two new directors
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:54 pm | UniMed
National health insurer UniMed has appointed two new directors to its board - Jane Huria, of Christchurch and Tim McGuinness from Wellington. Huria has lengthy experience as a director in the public and private sectors, commercial and not for profit. More >>
National Breastfeeding Week: Reminder that Breast is Best
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:04 pm | UNICEF
During National Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is reminding Kiwis that breast is best to make sure babies safely get all the essential ingredients they need for optimal growth. More >>
Plunket update: Potential infant formula contamination
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket is eager to help clarify the confusion that parents and caregivers are experiencing regarding the current situation of potential contamination of whey protein used in infant formula. More >>
Appearance medicine conference
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 11:30 am | NZ College of Appearance Medicine
Professionalism and safety standards were the focus for over 150 medical professionals working within the growing appearance medicine field at their annual conference in Queenstown this week. More >>
Baby Steps infant formula all clear
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:53 am | Pead PR
Care givers can continue to safely feed Baby Steps™ goats’ milk infant formula to their children. More >>
NZs make a difference during Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:07 pm | Countdown Supermarket
Hospital visits aren’t usually part of most children’s after-school routines, but for nine-year-old Cantabrian Maddie Collins, the ambassador for this year’s Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal, hospital has been a significant part of her young ... More >>
Elder abuse prevention to be discussed at national forum
Monday, 5 August 2013, 1:35 pm | Age Concern
Elder abuse and neglect prevention is the subject of a two day forum in Wellington this week. Organised by Age Concern New Zealand the annual forum this year also marks 20 years of elder abuse and neglect prevention (EANP) services in New Zealand. More >>
Heinz Nurture Infant Drinks Safe For Use
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:30 pm | PHPR
This is to advise that the whey protein concentrate (WPC80) produced in New Zealand by Fonterra, and currently the subject of a quality issue, is NOT an ingredient used in any Heinz Nurture Products prepared for and sold in the Australian and New Zealand ... More >>
Medical devices give healthy boost to exports
Monday, 5 August 2013, 11:57 am | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
Medical device firms have contributed more than a quarter (27 percent) of export earnings to New Zealand’s high tech manufacturing sector, according to a just-released report by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). More >>
Plunket advice: Potential infant formula contamination
Monday, 5 August 2013, 11:52 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket advice: Potential infant formula contamination New Zealand’s largest provider of services to support the well-being of children under five is eager to ensure kiwi parents have all the information they need regarding the current situation of potential ... More >>
Changes suggested to improve Coroners’ recommendations
Monday, 5 August 2013, 9:47 am | University of Otago
Many Coroners’ recommendations are not fulfilling their potential to identify and promote opportunities to prevent avoidable deaths, the first such study ever of New Zealand Coroners’ recommendations has found. More >>
World-class Stem Cell Research, Therapy for Queenstown
Friday, 2 August 2013, 5:25 pm | Queenstown Regenerative Medicine
A world-class research and treatment centre that will specialise in using the body’s own blood cells to heal sports injuries and arthritis is planned for Queenstown within the year according to one of the world’s leading experts on Stem Cell Therapy. More >>
One solution for many women’s health issues: NZ blueberries
Friday, 2 August 2013, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Blueberries.
A delicious, healthy treat at just 80 calories per cup, New Zealand blueberries are also the ultimate weapon for enhancing women’s health. Enjoy three or more servings of fresh or frozen New Zealand blueberries each week, and you can look forward to ... More >>
Youthline celebrates Youth 2012 survey but urges caution
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:38 pm | Youthline
Youthline welcomes the results of the Youth 2012 survey, however urges policy makers and funders to tread carefully when making future decisions. The Health and Wellbeing of New Zealand Secondary School Students report published by The University of Auckland ... More >>
Medicines contribute to export earnings
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:33 pm | Medicines New Zealand
Medicines New Zealand would like to acknowledge the major contribution made to New Zealand’s export earnings by companies such as Douglas Pharmaceuticals. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released an excellent report that shows ... More >>
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