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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), Insulin Pumps And Insulin Pump Consumables

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 3:15 pm | NZ Society for the Study of Diabetes

The New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) is delighted with the Pharmac announcement today that continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps would be fully funded for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) from July this year. Dr Rosemary ... More >>

2024 Ryman Prize Awarded To Globally Renowned Brain Health Expert Professor Vladimir Hachinski

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 2:12 pm | Ryman Healthcare

Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances ... More >>

Here (should Not) Be Dragons

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 1:33 pm | Department of Conservation

A rogue Australian water dragon has been removed from Papaitonga Scenic Reserve near Levin, prompting the Department of Conservation to remind people not to dump unwanted pets on conservation land. Water dragons are a native Australian semi-aquatic ... More >>

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Pharmac Asking For Feedback On A Funding Proposal To Change The Lives Of 18,000 New Zealanders With Type 1 Diabetes

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 1:30 pm | PHARMAC

Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga wants to hear what people think of a funding proposal for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and insulin pump consumables. “We’ve reached provisional agreements with suppliers to provide funded CGMs, ... More >>

Period Equity In Aotearoa: Commendations On A Drop In The Ocean

Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 2:38 pm | The Period Place

We commend the Coalition Government for its commitment to funding the continuation of the period products in schools programme - Ikura | Manaakitia te whare tangata - for another year. We urge all stakeholders to join us in congratulating the Coalition ... More >>

$100k Fundraising Campaign Launched To Fit Out New Christchurch Birthing Unit

Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 5:27 pm | Maia Health Foundation

A Canterbury health charity is aiming to raise $100,000 to put world-class finishing touches on Christchurch’s new central city birthing unit. The unit, called Kurawaka Waipapa, is being hailed as a gamechanger for the city, which is desperately short ... More >>

Self-compassion Could Help Endometriosis Sufferers

Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 11:02 am | University of Canterbury

New research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practise self-compassion. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) doctoral candidate Chelsea Skinner surveyed ... More >>

Bangers To Bluff 2024: A Journey Of Endurance And Support For MS New Zealand

Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 5:57 am | Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand

The event aims to raise both awareness and vital funds for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand and other charities the Rotary Club supports. More >>

Lack Of Informed Consent For Circumcision Procedure

Monday, 25 March 2024, 2:05 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner

Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has found that a GP breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for his care of a teenager who underwent a circumcision procedure for cultural reasons. ... More >>

Significant Milestone Reached In First NZ CAR T-cell Trial As Preparations Made For Larger Phase 2 Registration Trial

Monday, 25 March 2024, 10:30 am | Joint Press Release

The goal of CAR T-cell cancer therapy becoming a standard of care in New Zealand is another step closer with patient enrolment completed and a total of 30 patients treated within the Malaghan Institute’s ENABLE phase 1 safety trial, says Malaghan ... More >>

After-hours Mental Health Support Space Opens Arms, Ears, And Doors In Heart Of Kaitāia

Friday, 22 March 2024, 3:46 pm | Rakau Ora

A safe space in the heart of Kaitāia has opened its doors wide this week to welcome whānau requiring mental health support after traditional clinic hours. The Rākau Ora drop-in pilot inaugurated its establishment in Kaitāia this Monday [Editors: ... More >>

Government Measures To ‘crackdown’ On Youth Vaping Do Not Go Far Enough Says Health Coalition Aotearoa

Friday, 22 March 2024, 9:54 am | Health Coalition Aotearoa

While the Government’s announcement to cease the sale of disposable vapes and increase penalties for non-compliant retailers is seen as a start to addressing youth vaping issues, members from the Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) Smokefree Expert ... More >>

The Countdown Is On For The Gold Coast Scientific Meeting

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 7:35 pm | Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand

Registrations for the 2024 TSANZSRS Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health and Respiratory Science will soon close. With 1,200 delegates and climbing, TSANZ CEO, Vincent So shares his excitement for the upcoming March 22-26 event. “We ... More >>

Bloody Anxious: 80% Suffer Anxiety At Work Because Of Their Period

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 5:09 pm | Hello Period

A recent survey of New Zealanders and Australians has found that more than half of Kiwis with a menstrual period have called in sick to work as a result of their symptoms. And of those, a whopping 2/3 in New Zealand, and 3/4 in Australia, have ... More >>

Canterbury Construction Company Throws Support Behind Maia Health Foundation

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 2:55 pm | Maia Health Foundation

The chance to be ‘part of the solution’ is the driving force behind Leighs Construction’s new partnership with Canterbury’s Maia Health Foundation. Founded in 1995, Leighs Construction has a proud history of delivering projects throughout New Zealand, the ... More >>

Peer Mental Support Role In EDs Is A Positive Move

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:25 am | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission

The announcement today by the Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey that a new mental health and addiction peer support service will be set up in hospital emergency departments is a positive move. "People who are experiencing mental distress ... More >>

Despite The Legal Ramifications, A New Study Reveals That Nearly Half Of All Kiwis Disagree Mental Health Is A Priority

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 9:39 am | Umbrella

A new Mental Safety At Work report has revealed that almost half [47.4%] of Kiwi employees disagree that their workplace prioritises the psychological well-being of staff and over a quarter think they need to stay silent about problems and tough ... More >>

Lung Health Experts Call On The Government To Partner On Smokefree Strategy

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 7:05 am | Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand

The Thoracic Society is saddened by the repeal of New Zealand’s world-leading smokefree legislation. We are asking the Government to partner with the health workforce so we can get this right. More >>

Ryman Healthcare Is Pleased To Announce That Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets Have Been Validated By The SBTi

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 5:42 am | Ryman Healthcare

This achievement has been reached following Ryman formally setting an emissions reduction target of 42% for scopes 1 and 2, to be achieved by 2030 relative to a base year of 2021. Ryman Group CEO Richard Umbers says, “Achieving SBTi’s validation ... More >>

NZ Speech-language Therapists’ Association Expresses Deep Concern Over Whaikaha’s Changes To Disability Support Funding

Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 8:19 pm | The PR Company

The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA) is deeply troubled by the changes Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled People, has made to the Purchasing Rules for disability support funding. Effective from Monday, March 18, 2024, Whaikaha ... More >>

Leading Respiratory Health Organisation Calls For Ban Of All Engineered Stone Products

Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 10:00 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is calling for a ban on engineered stone to better protect respiratory health for all workers throughout the country. This echoes calls from Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and the Thoracic ... More >>

Cannabis Clinic Spearheads Healthcare Revolution

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 2:16 pm | The Cannabis Clinic

Leading NZ Provider Onboards More Doctors as They Target 300% Growth Amidst Soaring Medicinal Cannabis Trend More >>

Strengthening Te Tai Tokerau’s Oral Health Workforce - Celebrating World Oral Health Day 20 March

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 2:11 pm | Te Tai Tokerau

A collaboration between AUT and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is addressing the oral health workforce shortage by supporting oral health bachelor students to work remotely and close to home. The local Bachelor of Health Science ... More >>

Down Syndrome Community In Aotearoa Join With International Call To #EndtheStereotypes This World Down Syndrome Day

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Down Syndrome Association

Down Syndrome International and the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association are calling for people and organisations around the world to embrace this year’s theme of #EndtheStereotypes. Around 4,000 Kiwis live with Down syndrome. It can impact any whānau, regardless ... More >>

Pacific Mental Health Leaders Conduct International Exchange

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:21 am | Le Va

Aotearoa’s national Pasifika primary prevention organisation, Le Va, is hosting a delegation of Pacific mental health thought leaders from around the world for a week-long exchange of ideas from March 18. In attendance are representatives from ... More >>

Pharmac-initiated Lengthy Review A Waste Of Valuable Time And Resources, Says Rare Disorders NZ

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 7:10 am | Rare Disorders NZ

Rare Disorders NZ is very concerned that Pharmac will not extend access to life-saving medicines for children with rare disorders in line with child cancer patients under Rule 8.1b More >>

Dental Association Urges Government To Switch Off Sugar Tap In Schools

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 6:33 am | New Zealand Dental Association

The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is urging Government health and education ministries to agree and implement some simple measures to help improve the oral health of our nation’s adolescents this World Oral Health Day (observed 20 March). NZDA ... More >>

Challenges Facing The Funding Of New Cancer Treatment Drugs

Monday, 18 March 2024, 7:02 pm | Ian Powell

Funding new cancer drugs – good but…. In last year’s election campaign the then in opposition National Party promised to allocate $280 million to fund new 13 cancer therapies (drugs) that had yet to be approved for funding by Aotearoa New ... More >>

Hato Hone St John Breaches Code For Not Providing Services Of An Appropriate Standard

Monday, 18 March 2024, 2:34 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner

The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner has found Hato Hone St John breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights for failures in assessing a man with a suspected heart attack, and contradicting a GP’s advice. Dr Vanessa ... More >>

Weaving A Strong Future For Respiratory Health

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:29 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Education around the health benefits of woollen carpets in homes is one of the many reasons Wools of New Zealand have chosen to support the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ. The woollen carpet retailer has become a Gold partner of the Foundation’s Friends ... More >>

Research Points To Increases In Opioid Dispensing

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:20 am | University of Auckland

New research provides evidence of increasing dispensing of opioids in older people and following surgery in New Zealand patients. Opioids are a class of pain medications with potential for addiction, including codeine, dihydrocodeine, tramadol, and stronger ... More >>

Research Points To Increases In Opioid Dispensing

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:12 am | University of Auckland

Evidence of increasing opioid prescribing should spark concern, a senior researcher says. More >>

Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust Celebrates 20th Birthday

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:08 am | Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust

Charitable trust celebrates milestone by tackling a record-breaking fundraiser in September More >>

E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services

Friday, 15 March 2024, 4:29 pm | E Tipu e Rea

E Tipu e Rea Whānau services supports young hapū māmā, mātua taiohi (young parents) and their tamariki with a range of health and social services tailored to their needs. Our mission statement is: Supporting mātua taiohi, hapū māmā and ... More >>

21 March 2024 – World Down Syndrome Day“ Assume That I Can”

Friday, 15 March 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Down Syndrome Association

In preparation for World Down Syndrome Day 2024, The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) is joining forces with groups around the world to end the stereotypes and the low expectations that get between people with Down syndrome and true inclusivity ... More >>

Child Cancer Foundation On Pharmac's Decision To Retain Rule 8.1b

Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:49 am | Child Cancer Foundation

Monica Briggs CEO of Child Cancer Foundation today welcomed Pharmac’s decision to retain rule 8.1b of the Pharmaceutical Schedule . The rule, which is a fundamental part of our paediatric oncology system, allows doctors to access international best ... More >>

Kiwi’s Broken Sleep Wreaking Havoc On Productivity, Anxiety, And Sex Drive

Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:38 am | ResMed

  New Zealand, March 15, 2024 – Almost half (46%) of Kiwis are only getting one to three good nights sleep every week impacting work productivity, relationships, and sex drive, according to new research. The ResMed 2024 Global Sleep Survey assessed ... More >>

Funding Process For Child Cancer Medicines To Remain

Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:10 am | PHARMAC

Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga has decided to keep Rule 8.1b, which allows medicines for treating children with cancer to be automatically funded without Pharmac assessment. “We’ve heard very clearly from clinicians and the whānau of child and adolescent ... More >>

Today Is World Sleep Day - New Research Reveals Kiwis' Sleeping Habits

Friday, 15 March 2024, 9:58 am | Sealy NZ

In case you didn’t know, today is World Sleep Day , and Sealy NZ is once again ‘ lifting the covers’ on how Kiwis are sleeping, with new research revealing that 90% of New Zealanders believe our personal lives would benefit from better sleep. ... More >>

Government Report Ignores Our Most Vulnerable

Thursday, 14 March 2024, 2:16 pm | IHC

IHC New Zealand is dismayed that a new Government report, billed as a “nationwide picture of the population’s health,” ignores the 47,000 people with intellectual disability in New Zealand. Te Whata Ora Health New Zealand’s Health Status Report ... More >>

Recognition Of General Practice’s Crucial Role In Childhood Immunisations Welcomed

Thursday, 14 March 2024, 1:51 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners welcomes the decision that the important role general practices play in the delivery of childhood immunisations will be recognised with more funding. In discussion last night at the General Practice ... More >>

Working To Improve New Zealand Childhood Immunisation Rates

Thursday, 14 March 2024, 9:23 am | General Practice NZ

Keeping our communities equitably protected from vaccine-preventable diseases through immunisation is something general practices nationwide work incredibly hard towards every day. “Our immunisation schedule is designed to protect individuals, communities ... More >>

South Waikato Hauora Day Sets New Benchmark For Community Wellbeing

Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 5:33 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

An event taking health and wellbeing in the community to the next level is how a South Waikato Hauora day is being described by Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Waikato. Chief Medical Officer – Primary Care, Dr Julia Carr said the South Waikato ... More >>

New Migrants Lead NZ For Childhood Vaccination

Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 5:49 pm | University of Auckland

One in four New Zealanders was born overseas and new migrants are ahead of other Kiwis when it comes to vaccinating their babies. Migrant families are more likely than other New Zealanders to vaccinate their babies on time, according to new University ... More >>

Renewed Commitment To "perfecting The Air" For Respiratory Health

Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 3:12 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation

Air conditioning specialist Daikin is continuing its support of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation at the same time it commits to "perfecting the air" for the next 100 years. Daikin has re-signed as a bronze sponsor in the Foundation’s Friends ... More >>

Over 5000 Pandemic Stories Received By Covid-19 Inquiry

Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 10:17 am | NZ Royal Commission

With almost two weeks of public submissions still to go, over 5000 stories of the pandemic have been shared so far with the Covid-19 Inquiry, says Inquiry Chair Professor Tony Blakely. “A vital part of the work of the Inquiry is hearing from Aotearoa ... More >>

100km and counting for Brain Injury Awareness Month

Monday, 11 March 2024, 4:34 pm | Brain Injury Association

Madeleine Cooper is running 10km everyday of March, Brain Injury Awareness Month, raising money for Brain Injury New Zealand. So far Madeleine has already run 100km, out of a massive 310km total. Madeleine’s experience with brain injury is first ... More >>

Standards Were Not Followed For Obtaining Consent For Mesh Surgery

Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:17 pm | Health And Disability Group

The Health and Disability Commissioner has found a doctor breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for failing to provide adequate information to a woman undergoing mesh surgery. The woman, in her sixties, consented ... More >>

GP Breaches Code For Not Following Up On Ultrasound

Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:15 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner

In a report released today, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found a GP breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for not following up with a patient he had referred for an ultrasound. The woman, ... More >>

Care Home And Registered Nurse Breach The Code For Inadequate Wound Management

Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:09 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner

In a report issued today, Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper found a care home and a registered nurse breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for their care of a female resident. The woman, who had a complex ... More >>

Black Market For Vapes Emerges In Schools

Monday, 11 March 2024, 10:24 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation

A black market for vapes has sprung up in schools, while toddlers are getting their hands on their older siblings’ vapes. These are just some of the shocking stories the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s youth vape educators hear from students ... More >>

Lung Health Experts Call On The Government To Partner On Smokefree Strategy

Monday, 11 March 2024, 9:19 am | Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand

The Thoracic Society is saddened by the repeal of New Zealand’s world-leading smokefree legislation. Passed under urgency, the New Zealand public and healthcare experts alike were not given due process on the repeal of all three critical components ... More >>

Opihi River Catchment Health Warning

Saturday, 9 March 2024, 3:00 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for the entire Opihi River Catchment. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) at multiple sites across the entire Opihi River Catchment. ... More >>

Ryan Bridge Is Shaking Things Up For Good

Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:21 pm | Child Cancer Foundation

Ryan Bridges is one of hundreds of New Zealand volunteers around the country generously donating their time to collect vital funds for Child Cancer Foundation’s annual Street Appeal today and tomorrow. CEO Monica Briggs was elated to hear from Bridge ... More >>

Aged Care Commissioner’s Report Raises Concerns Over Shortage Of Aged Residential Care Beds

Friday, 8 March 2024, 4:05 pm | Aged Care Association

Yesterday’s report by the Aged Care Commissioner highlights worsening health outcomes for older people, who are facing prolonged and unnecessary hospital stays as they wait for aged residential care beds to become available. The report also notes the ... More >>

How Turmeric Can Improve Your Brain Health

Friday, 8 March 2024, 12:01 pm | Golden Turmeric Limited

<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/ac45066e479001e011ca.jpeg" width="720" height="276"> In the quest for overall health, turmeric emerges as a remarkable ally. This vibrant spice, renowned for its culinary ... More >>

GPs Working For Free To Complete Crucial Patient Follow-up - Study Shows

Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:53 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners

The well-documented workforce shortages have meant that specialist GPs and rural hospital doctors are having to take on more work and work longer hours. To understand how widespread this issue is, and how it is truly impacting our membership of over ... More >>

Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper Calls For Action To Improve Access To Health And Disability Care For Older People

Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:02 am | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner

A report released today by the Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper highlights the need for action to meet the ongoing health and disability needs of older people. The Aged Care Commissioner makes 20 recommendations to improve quality of care in ... More >>

New Report Highlights Dementia Mate Wareware As Critical Issue For Ageing Kiwis

Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:44 am | Alzheimers New Zealand

New Zealand can expect a 240 per cent jump in dementia mate wareware cases in coming years, which makes the recommendations in the just released report by the Aged Care Commissioner critically important. That’s the message from Alzheimers NZ chief ... More >>

GPNZ And Collaborative Aotearoa To Explore Joint Working

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 9:29 pm | General Practice NZ

Collaborative Aotearoa and GPNZ are membership organisations that support PHOs and the wider primary healthcare sector. For a number of years GPNZ and Collaborative Aotearoa have had informal discussions regarding the opportunity to work more closely ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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