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Hauora Taiwhenua Seeks Early Meeting To Brief Minister Brown On Rural Health Issues.
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 4:22 pm | Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network
Delays in committing to this initiative defies the undisputed fact that New Zealand must build its own health workforce, and is creating uncertainty across students’ tertiary enrolment decisions, and university intakes. More >>
Improving The Treatment Journey With Compassion
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 11:48 am | Health New Zealand
Waikato Clinical Nurse Specialist Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer, Ellyn Proffit encourages anyone being admitted to Waikato Hospital to let staff know if they require a key support person and make sure this is outlined in their care plan. More >>
Consultations For Cancer And ADHD Medicines Close Soon
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:21 am | PHARMAC
Geraldine MacGibbon, Pharmac’s Director Pharmaceuticals, says there’s just under one week left to give feedback on the proposals to fund six medicines for cancer, one for antibiotic resistant infections, and a brand change of a breast cancer medicine. More >>
Cabinet Reshuffle: Change Of Health Minister Will Be Little Comfort To Delay-Hit Patients - Advocates
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 8:54 pm | RNZ
New Health Minister Simeon Brown may be hamstrung in how much he can change, as cuts to the health system are "writ in stone", union head says. More >>
Waikato Cardiology Team Marks Milestone Of 1000 TAVI Procedures
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 4:07 pm | Health New Zealand
"This achievement reflects the dedication and skill of a committed team, working together to deliver care for our patients." More >>
College Of GPs Says Investment In Primary Care Must Be A Top Priority For New Health Minister
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 1:48 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The College welcomes the opportunity to work with Minister Brown on lasting solutions that will get New Zealanders swifter access to GPs as well as progressing advocacy on behalf of our 6,200 members to create well-resourced, sustainable and gold standard ... More >>
Opposition To Government Funding Of Certain Smoking Cessation Products
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 11:54 am | General Practitioners Aotearoa
As New Zealand’s only independent organisation representing general practitioners, General Practitioners Aotearoa (GPA) is committed to keeping an open mind and supporting evidence-based strategies to reduce smoking prevalence and improve public health. More >>
Health Warning - Algal Bloom In Rakahuri | Ashley River At SH1
Monday, 20 January 2025, 2:47 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Rakahuri | Ashley River at SH1. People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health ... More >>
Change The Funding Model, Not Just The Minister
Monday, 20 January 2025, 2:00 pm | Primary and Community Health Aotearoa
Members of PCHA do not feel valued and hence there are a number of pay parity claims that the members have been forced to pursue. As an example, Whānau Āwhina Plunket nurses and Home and Community Health workers deserve and should be paid more for ... More >>
Music Therapy Helping Auckland Girl Navigate Neurodivergent Life
Monday, 20 January 2025, 8:59 am | RNZ
Kiara tried many things to help her navigate a neurodivergent life, but her parents found she flourished the most with her weekly music therapy sessions. More >>
General Practice Wants Quick Action From New Minister, Calls For Budget To Have Health Theme
Monday, 20 January 2025, 8:17 am | General Practice Owners Association
Leading the support list from GenPro’s perspective is the complete overhaul of the arcane funding and regulated pricing model imposed on general practice, a model which is driving general practices to the wall. The current model is more than two ... More >>
Time For The Government To Address Challenges Faced By Health Sector - NZNO
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
NZNO chief executive Paul Goulter says it doesn’t matter to patients who the minister of health is. What matters to New Zealanders is that the Government accepts its responsibility to ensure we have an equitable health system that works for all New Zealanders. More >>
Expanding Dental Services Meet Community Needs in Hawke's Bay
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 2:56 pm | Golden Apple Dental
Dental experts emphasise that preventative care, including regular check-ups and hygiene appointments, can significantly reduce the risk of more serious conditions such as gum disease or tooth loss. More >>
Decision On Proposed Waikato Medical School Taking Too Long - Union
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 7:38 pm | RNZ
The school aimed at producing more GPs to plug dire shortages, particularly in rural and regional areas. More >>
Marae-based Study Into Psychoactive Mushroom For Treating Methamphetamine Addiction Completes First Phase Of Trials
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 7:29 pm | RNZ
Over the past month the first cohort of participants have undergone sessions with mushroom extract containing a specific dose of psilocybin at Rangiwaho Marae south of Gisborne. More >>
Expanded Orthodontic Care Offers Better Access to Braces in Auckland
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 2:10 pm | Dental Today
From traditional metal braces to more discreet options, Dental Today ensures patients receive care that fits their needs and lifestyle. More >>
Customs Street Dentist Offers Advanced Cosmetic and Hygienist Services in Auckland
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 5:39 am | Customs Street Dentist
Conveniently located in the historic Dilworth Building at 5 Customs Street East, Customs Street Dentist offers easy accessibility for city residents and professionals. Appointments can be booked online or by contacting the clinic directly. More >>
Health Warning Lifted For The Selwyn/Waikirikiri River At Whitecliffs
Friday, 17 January 2025, 7:21 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
When a health warning is in place, water quality at affected sites is not considered suitable for recreational uses including swimming because of the risk to health from the bacteria and other pathogens. More >>
Study Offers Hope For Osteoporosis Prevention
Friday, 17 January 2025, 3:05 pm | University of Auckland
A drug that is widely used to slow down bone-loss in older women and prevent related fractures could in future be used only once or twice in younger women in their 50s and 60s to prevent fractures. More >>
Must Know Swimming Water Quality Tips For Parents And Caregivers
Friday, 17 January 2025, 2:08 pm | Land Air Water Aotearoa
LAWA Recreational Water Quality Science Lead Dr Elaine Moriarty advised that the ‘Can I swim here?’ guide lists around 900 popular swim spots across New Zealand. More >>
E Tipu E Rea Calling for Targeted, Whole-Whānau Strategies to Address Whooping Cough in the First 2,000 Days
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 8:33 pm | E Tipu e Rea Whanau
The comprehensive early years and maternity care provided by E Tipu E Rea includes Māori midwifery, social and cultural support, community outreach nurses, and childhood immunisations, all focused on supporting the health and well-being of pēpi and whānau ... More >>
Stab-proof Vests For Mental Health Nurses?
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
NZNO and the Public Service Association (PSA) - which both have members who are mental health workers - are calling for a full investigation into the incident by Te Whatu Ora and WorkSafe, and for the matter to be referred to the Health Quality Safety ... More >>
Pharmac Consulting On Widening Access To Venetoclax, Azacitidine And Upadacitinib
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 1:21 pm | PHARMAC
Pharmac currently funds venetoclax for a different type of blood cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, and funds upadacitinib for some people with rheumatoid arthritis. Azacitidine is currently funded for other types of blood cancer. More >>
Health Warning Lifted At Duvauchelle Bay
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 5:56 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Ramon Pink, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says, “This is great news for swimmers and other recreational water users in Whakaroa-Akaroa harbour at Duvauchelle Bay who would have been avoiding the water following the high ... More >>
Launch Of PSNZ Position Statement And Priority Areas Of Focus
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 4:06 pm | Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand
Pharmacists are highly skilled and accessible which makes them invaluable, complementing the work done by other healthcare teams in community, primary and secondary settings. More >>
The 'Superpower' Helping Nigel Latta Deal With Incurable Cancer
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 8:53 pm | RNZ
"If I could swap this thing for being bankrupt ... if I could do that and be guaranteed 30 more years with Natalie, I'd do that in a second," he says. More >>
GAZA: Explosive Weapons Left 15 Children A Day With Potentially Lifelong Disabilities In 2024
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 1:15 pm | Save the Children
Gaza’s only limb reconstruction and rehabilitation centre has been non-functional since December 2023 due to lack of supplies and staff and was further damaged in a February 2024 raid. More >>
Cyanobacteria Health Warning Lifted From Lakes Kainui And Hakanoa
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:36 am | Health New Zealand
If you feel unwell after coming in contact with the lake you should seek health advice from your doctor or by calling Healthline on 0800 611 116. Please also report it to the NPHS Waikato office on (07) 838 2569. More >>
Childhood Trauma The Norm, But Positive Experiences Help
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:22 am | University of Auckland
Almost all children in Aotearoa, New Zealand (87 percent) have experienced significant trauma by the time they are eight, far more than earlier thought, according to new research. More >>
WellSouth To Improve Breast Screening As The Breast Screen Bus Hits The South
Monday, 13 January 2025, 3:37 pm | WellSouth
Since October 2024, and for the first time, WellSouth now has the contract from Christchurch-based ScreenSouth Limited, that administers BreastScreen Aotearoa Services through BreastScreen South and BreastScreen Otago Southland, the national breast screening programmes ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted At Kahutara River Upstream Of SH1
Monday, 13 January 2025, 2:51 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
When a health warning is in place, water quality at affected sites is not considered suitable for recreational uses including swimming because of the risk to health from the bacteria and other pathogens. More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Hurunui River At SH7
Monday, 13 January 2025, 2:20 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted. More >>
Health Warning Lifted At Peketā Beach And South Bay/Te Hiku-o-te-waeroa Beach
Monday, 13 January 2025, 2:09 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Water contaminated by human or animal faecal bacteria may contain a range of disease-causing micro-organisms such as viruses, bacteria and protozoa. More >>
Kiwi Running The Length Of New Zealand Twice For Men's Well-being
Monday, 13 January 2025, 11:48 am | RNZ
Kiwi marathon runner Stefan Ozich is hoping to raise $1 million for men's well-being and make a world record. More >>
Camp Purple Live 2025: Celebrating A Decade Of Fun And Friendship For Kids And Teens With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Monday, 13 January 2025, 11:27 am | Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand
The annual camp was started in 2015 by the Crohn’s and Colitis New Zealand Charitable Trust. The camp, supported by a full medical staff, and a child psychologist, is offered free, including transportation from all corners of the country. More >>
Health Warning Lifted At Waimakariri River Between Highway Bridges
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 2:06 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says it’s great news for swimmers and other recreational water users in Waimakariri River Between Highway Bridges who would have been avoiding the water following the ... More >>
Seabather's Eruption: Rash Plaguing Auckland Beachgoers
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:07 pm | RNZ
Swimmers at beaches up and down Auckland's east have reported itching, rashes and red spots after entering the water. More >>
2,000 People To Benefit From Medicine For Osteoporosis And People With High Blood Calcium And Cancer
Friday, 10 January 2025, 2:18 pm | PHARMAC
In their consultation feedback, Osteoporosis NZ applauded Pharmac on the proposal. They believe this will be a game changer and will greatly improve and enhance the current deficiencies associated with fragility fracture prevention in New Zealand. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Duvauchelle Bay
Friday, 10 January 2025, 1:30 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says – “Water quality at the affected site is not considered suitable for recreational uses including swimming because of the risk to health from the bacteria and other ... More >>
Kickstart The New Year By Discovering The Benefits Of Turmeric For Health
Friday, 10 January 2025, 1:19 pm | Golden Turmeric Limited
Whether you’re looking to reduce joint pain, enhance brain health, or detoxify your system, turmeric can play a vital role. More >>
Health Warning Lifted At Pines Beach
Friday, 10 January 2025, 12:03 pm | Health New Zealand
This is great news for swimmers and other recreational water users at Pines Beach who would have been avoiding the water following the high levels of contamination. They can now get back in the water without the risk of illness. More >>
‘Cold Violence’ – A Hidden Form Of Elder Abuse In New Zealand’s Chinese Community
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:49 pm | The Conversation
Older Chinese migrants often remain highly dependent on younger family members to care for them. Their withdrawal can leave the elders unable to meet their basic needs. More >>
PSH Plans To Establish A Pacific Foundation, Offers Easy Payment Terms For Patients
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 12:57 pm | Pacific Specialist Healthcare
Fiji's largest private specialty hospital - Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH) has now made provisions to assist patients facing financial difficulties irrespective of how complex and expensive the treatment or surgery would be. More >>
Not All Upcycled Food Is Created Equal: What Is Sustainable?
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 12:29 pm | Public Health Communication Centre
In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre, a key researcher with the Food Waste Innovation group Meg Thorsen and co-authors examine how upcycled food supports the three pillars of sustainability. More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In The Ashley/Rakahuri River At Gorge Bridge
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 4:36 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says Environment Canterbury’s monitoring of Ashley/Rakahuri River at Gorge Bridge will continue to the end of this summer and then will resume next summer when there ... More >>
Foundation Hails Select Committee Support For Prostate Screening Pilots
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 12:47 pm | Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation applauds the report of the multi-party committee, which spent more than a year collating evidence and hearing submissions before reporting back on the 30,000-signature petition of Kristine Hayward, who lost her husband to ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In The South Bank Tributary Of The Waiau-Uwha River Above Waiau Bridge
Monday, 6 January 2025, 5:19 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says Environment Canterbury’s sampling at the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uwha River above Waiau Bridge will continue on a monthly basis. More >>
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Has Lifted Its Health Warning In Roto Kohatu Reserve At Lake Rua
Monday, 6 January 2025, 5:17 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says “this is great news for swimmers and other recreational water users in Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua who would have been avoiding the water following the recent ... More >>
College Strongly Opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Monday, 6 January 2025, 10:22 am | College of Public Health Medicine
The College is urging the Justice Committee to recommend that the Bill not progress to a second reading in the house. More >>
The Elimination Of Cervical Cancer In NZ Is Within Reach In Our Lifetime – But Not Without Funding And A Plan
Saturday, 4 January 2025, 8:15 pm | The Conversation
Self-testing and vaccines are effective tools in the fight to eliminate cervical cancer. But without funding and a clear strategy, New Zealand is lagging behind other countries. More >>
Healthcare Workers And Community Gather For Silent Vigil In Solidarity With Kamal Adwan Hospital
Friday, 3 January 2025, 4:56 pm | Olivia Coote
The attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital is being denounced as a war crime under international law, with global calls for accountability and justice. More >>
Aotearoa's Role In Pacific Mental Health Statistics
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:20 pm | RNZ
A new study has shown Pasifika living in Aotearoa have higher psychological distress rates compared to those living in their homelands. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Selwyn River/Waikirikiri At Glentunnel And At Whitecliffs
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 4:35 pm | Health New Zealand
Dr Claire Salter, Public Health Specialist for the National Public Health Service, says rainfall in the area in the last few days has most likely caused the high levels of faecal bacteria. More >>
It Takes A Village To Raise A Child, And So Other People Have Played A Part: KSM Recipient
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 2:36 pm | RNZ
A champion for Pacific workers in Aotearoa has received a King's Service Medal in the New Year Honours List. More >>
Vaping Starter Kit Plan Lacks Detail, May Cause Wider Health Issues
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 11:54 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
There needs to be a clear pathway for people to move away from nicotine altogether, and Asthma and Respiratory Foundation sees no evidence of that in the current proposal. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At South Bay And Peketā Beaches And Kahutara River Upstream Of SH1
Monday, 30 December 2024, 3:10 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Claire Salter, Public Health Medicine Specialist for the National Public Health Service, says “rainfall in the area in the last few days has most likely caused the high levels of faecal bacteria”. More >>
Health Warning - Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Waimakariri River Upstream Of The Old Highway Bridge North Bank
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 5:17 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says rainfall in the area in the last few days has most likely caused the high levels of faecal bacteria. More >>
Don’t Drink And Dive
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:31 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Alcohol increases the risk of drowning and injury by impairing judgement, reducing coordination, and delaying reaction time. More >>
Which Infectious Disease Is Likely To Be The Biggest Emerging Problem In 2025?
Friday, 27 December 2024, 9:15 pm | The Conversation
The UK has bought 5 million doses of a vaccine to protect against bird flu. More >>
PMA Deploys PACMAT Mental Health Team To Vanuatu Following 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake
Friday, 27 December 2024, 11:31 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The team consists of 9 highly trained professionals, including psychiatrists, primary care nurses, mental health specialists, a general surgeon, and a general practitioner. More >>
