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New $12M Wellness & Diagnostic Centre Opens In Hamilton ‘Disrupting The Historic Continuum’ For Māori

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:43:23 +1200 | Te Kohao Health

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII will officially open the $12 million Te Kōhao Health, Wellness and Diagnostic Centre located in the heart of the Enderley community in East Hamilton.More >>

When Can My Baby Drink Cow’s Milk?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:47:30 +1200 | Dietitians NZ

This is the question answered by representatives of the Paediatric Specialist Interest Group of Dietitians New Zealand. More >>

Seeing Breasts Everywhere? Maybe It’s A Sign…..says New BCFNZ Campaign, Via Ogilvy

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:07:42 +1200 | Ogilvy

Live now, the ‘Maybe it’s a sign’ campaign aims to create an always on mammogram reminder, deploying images of breast-like objects on a hero social film and throughout the country with a simple call to action; maybe it’s time to book a mammogram.More >>

Pharmac Simplifies Access To A Medicine For The Rare Disorder, Wilson Disease

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:05:19 +1200 | PHARMAC

Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga is making it easier for people with Wilson disease to get the medicine they need. From 1 May, trientine will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Schedule. At the moment people access it through one of Pharmac’s exceptional circumstances ...More >>

Medical Council Of New Zealand Election Outcome

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:33:39 +1200 | Medical Council of New Zealand

Doctors Stephen Child and Ainsley Goodman are current Council members and were re-elected. More >>

Hidden Long COVID Crisis Deepens In New Zealand

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:47:25 +1200 | Socialist Equality Group

Initially, with strict border controls and lockdowns imposed by the Jacinda Ardern-led Labour Party government, New Zealand was largely successful keeping the pandemic at bay.More >>

Third Age Health Expands Aged Residential Care Services With Hub Aged Care Acquisition

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:37:02 +1200 | Third Age Health

The acquisition allows Third Age Health to extend its reach and service commitment on a national scale. More >>

PHO THINK Hauora Hosts Health Wānanga Focused On Enhancing Primary Health Care

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:30:20 +1200 | THINK Hauora

“Having a platform to share and explore enhancements being made across the General Practice model of care and their impact on communities has been valuable for everyone that was able to make it,” says Mrs Maxwell.More >>

Call To Fund More Boots On The Ground For Vaping Vigilance

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:24:31 +1200 | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Ms Letitia Harding says that news of job cuts in the Regulated Products Team at the Ministry of Health was unfortunate, but not surprising.More >>

Midwifery Petition Presented To Parliament on 09 April

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:40:49 +1200 | Women's Rights Party

Mrs Hayes said the replacement of the words “woman” and “mother” with the broader term “whānau” was among other changes to the current midwifery scope of practice opposed by 90% of respondents in a feedback document released by the ...More >>

Hepatitis Killing Thousands Daily, WHO Warns In New Report

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:58:29 +1200 | UN News

The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) released on Tuesday.More >>

Two Peter Snow Memorial Award Winners Presented At The National Rural Health Conference 2024

Tue, 9 Apr 2024 20:57:15 +1200 | Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network

Rhoena Davis has been recognised as the recipient for 2023, while Kyle Eggleton has been awarded the honour for 2024. Both recipients were nominated for their longstanding service and dedication to rural health.More >>

Consumer NZ Investigates A Suspended Dentist

Tue, 9 Apr 2024 10:04:46 +1200 | Consumer NZ

“Dr Jacob Goldenberg has been suspended for more than a year because of concerns that his alleged conduct poses a risk of serious harm to the public,” said Chris Schulz, senior investigative journalist at Consumer NZ.More >>

Dietitians Celebrate Dietitans Week Highlighting Integrity And High Standard Of Practice In Aotearoa New Zealand

Sun, 7 Apr 2024 03:51:01 +1200 | Dietitians NZ

The theme for New Zealand in 2024 is ‘Dietitians Fuel Your Health’, highlighting the crucial role of dietitians in promoting health and wellbeing. More >>

Ministry Of Health Remains Committed To Suicide Prevention

Sat, 6 Apr 2024 18:17:46 +1300 | Ministry of Health

The proposals that Ministry of Health staff are being consulted on include bringing together suicide prevention expertise with the expertise of our lived experience, system insights and clinical teams.More >>

Recall Of Peanut Products Due To Aflatoxin Above Acceptable Levels

Sat, 6 Apr 2024 12:09:24 +1300 | Ministry For Primary Industries

“The concern with these products is that they contain levels of aflatoxins above the allowable level in New Zealand,” says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.More >>

Update On The Invercargill After Hours Clinic

Sat, 6 Apr 2024 06:22:15 +1300 | WellSouth

The Invercargill After Hours Clinic, organised by WellSouth Primary Health Network was stood up quickly to make sure there was face-to-face primary care available, after the IUDS service ended. WellSouth, the primary health organisation (PHO) for ...More >>

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