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Bowel Cancer Screening Missing The Mark Among Aotearoa's Tongan Community
Friday, 18 October 2024, 8:40 pm | RNZ
"Most of them want to feel that they are part of the solution - far too long they have been treated as a problem to be fixed," New Zealand-based Tongan doctor Viliami Puloka says. More >>
Alcohol-related Suicides Higher Risk For Māori And Pacific Women - Study
Friday, 18 October 2024, 8:37 pm | RNZ
It found Māori women were 35 percent more likely than European women to have alcohol involved in their suicide, while Pacific women were at a 75 percent greater risk. More >>
College Of Surgeons Announces Historic Governance Overhaul To Strengthen Future Leadership
Friday, 18 October 2024, 8:22 pm | Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
The constitutional update provides for the establishment of a skills-based, professional-led governance Board. The Board will take on fiduciary responsibilities such as finance, audit, and risk management, leaving the RACS Council to carry out the core College ... More >>
Physiotherapists Refute Decline In Performance
Friday, 18 October 2024, 3:32 pm | Physiotherapy New Zealand
We strongly refute this implication that rehabilitation providers aren’t performing, and argue the opposite given the continued expertise and commitment offered by physiotherapists in rehabilitating patients, despite ACC processes. More >>
Alcohol Awareness Video From Menodoctor
Friday, 18 October 2024, 12:40 pm | Menodoctor
To mark both these important issues, Menodoctor has released a health information video about the risks of alcohol specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause. More >>
The Meningitis Foundation Adds Voice To Calls For Pharmac To Overhaul Its Approach To Funding Decisions
Friday, 18 October 2024, 12:31 pm | Meningitis Foundation
A new study commissioned by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand (MSNZ), analysed the cost-effectiveness of Ocrelizumab, which received Pharmac funding as a treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in New Zealand last ... More >>
Hospital Expansion Increases Surgical Capacity For Christchurch
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 4:06 pm | Forte Health
“This is a bold move and a significant investment into the health of our community. It will result in more Cantabrians getting the services and care they desperately need,” says Michael Woodhouse, CEO of Forté Health. More >>
PACMAT To Support Niue's 50th Constitution Day Celebrations Amid Surge In Visitors
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 2:50 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The much-anticipated Niue Constitution Day, commemorating the progress made in self-determination since 1974, is expected to draw a large influx of visitors to the country. More >>
Celebrity Treasure Island Win For Kids In The Pacific
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 2:12 pm | Childfund NZ
"All of us at ChildFund, from our teams in Auckland, to the teams in Tarawa and the islands of Kiribati and Honiara and Temotu Province in Solomon Islands thank JP with all our hearts for his win tonight," says CEO of ChildFund, Josie Pagani. More >>
Doctors, Nurses, Practice Owners And Their Professional Bodies All Urge The Minister To Pause Over Physician Associates
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 2:00 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
"There is no task that a physician associate would potentially perform, that is not already being undertaken by a currently regulated health worker who is already trained and employed here in Aotearoa," says ASMS Executive Director Sarah Dalton. More >>
Pharmac Seeking Bids From Suppliers For COVID-19 Vaccines
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 1:12 pm | PHARMAC
“We’re looking at our approach to the funding, eligibility, and procurement of these vaccines to align with other vaccines that we fund and so we can continue keeping New Zealanders well,” says Pharmac’s Chief Executive, Sarah Fitt. More >>
Dame Patsy Reddy, Sir Ashley Bloomfield And David Downs Appointed To Malaghan Institute Trust Board
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 9:28 am | Malaghan Institute
Chair Sir Paul Collins announced the appointments in the institute’s annual report, published today, acknowledging recent changes and future-proofing of the institute had necessitated a careful review of the skills required to strengthen and sustain its governance team. More >>
Merck Welcomes Funded Access To Cancer Treatment Erbitux® (Cetuximab)
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 9:59 pm | Merck Healthcare
Merck acknowledges that the news of ERBITUX® being publicly funded will be welcome in particular for the many who have waited so long. More >>
Griefity App Goes Live Worldwide, Reaching 2,500 Downloads In First Week
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 9:23 pm | Griefity
The app is designed to make the difficult process of grieving a bit more manageable, offering practical, compassionate support that adapts to each user’s unique experience. More >>
'Processed, High In Fat': Food Trucks Prompt Health Concerns
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:43 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill City Council said recommendations relating to healthy food options fell outside of the intention for the bylaw. More >>
Nursing Students Rally Across The Country
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
Students need assistance while they study but are being ignored and exploited by those in charge, NZNO spokesperson and former National Student Unit co-chair Shannyn Bristowe says. More >>
Malnutrition In Women And Girls Costs $1.6 Trillion Annually: World Vision Urges Action For World Food Day
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 12:21 pm | World Vision
Malnutrition in women and girls costs the global economy more than $1.6 trillion annually in lost productivity, according to a disturbing new report from aid agency, World Vision. More >>
Auckland University Faculty Takes On Dementia Friendly Challenge
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 12:03 pm | University of Auckland
‘Working To Be Dementia Friendly’ is a category of Alzheimers NZ’s Dementia Friendly Recognition Programme (DFRP), which formally recognises businesses and organisations that become accessible to people experiencing dementia. More >>
Up To 70 Waikato People To Get Free Surgery In November
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 11:55 am | Braemar Hospital
The Trust owns Hamilton’s Braemar Hospital, and with the help of donated time from surgeons and anaesthetists, it funds free community surgeries for people in need. More >>
Auckland City Hospital Specialist Features In Patient Safety Campaign
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 11:50 am | ANZCA
Dr Saana Taylor is one of six anaesthetists profiled in a series of posters celebrating the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) 2024 National Anaesthesia Day on Wednesday 16 October. More >>
Waikato Hospital Staff Told To Speak English Only
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 6:15 pm | RNZ
A memo sent to all nursing staff in Waikato was clearly aimed at Indian, Filipino and Pasifika nurses, a doctor says, while nurses say it "reeks of systemic racism". More >>
How NZ’s Appetite For Meat Could Sizzle Into A New Era
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 3:29 pm | University of Canterbury
The senior lecturer in Management, Marketing and Tourism from the UC Business School shares insights from her research into exploring the facilitators and barriers, to meat reduction and what New Zealand’s future food might look like. More >>
Pharmac Proposing To Fund Low Sensitivity Urine Tests
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 2:40 pm | PHARMAC
The low sensitivity urine test kit can however detect the levels of hormones in the body through a urine sample done at home and avoid the need for a blood test for some people. More >>
Roadside THC Testing In New Zealand What This Means For People Who Use Medicinal Cannabis
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 2:37 pm | The Cannabis Clinic
Between April 2020 and June 2023, over 32,000 patients have received a medicinal cannabis prescription under the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme. However, only 1 out of 10 medicinal cannabis users report having a prescription for a cannabis product** More >>
‘Just Come Clean And Say You Don’t Want Doctors Involved In Primary Care’: Contraception Training Funding Excludes GPs
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 1:52 pm | General Practitioners Aotearoa
The LARC Train-the-Trainer course is a course for health practitioners who put in long-acting reversible contraception devices (LARCs), and want to learn how to train others to do so. More >>
8 Fast Facts About Toxic Shellfish Poisoning
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Toxic shellfish poisoning can cause serious illness and can even be fatal. Fortunately, we haven’t had an outbreak of toxic shellfish poisoning since 2014, when 13 people fell ill. More >>
Increasing Whooping Cough Cases Puts Children In ECE At High Risk
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 1:15 pm | Office of Early Childhood Education
To address the country's low childhood immunisation rates, the Health Minister Dr Shane Reti this month announced a plan to train the Plunket workforce as vaccinators. More >>
Onehunga Community Embraces Local Dental Services For Enhanced Public Health
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 1:07 pm | Dental Today
Practices like Dental Today, along with other local dental offices, are recognised for their commitment to professional and comprehensive care, addressing both immediate and long-term health needs. More >>
Are You Really Ready To Give That Puppy A Furr-Ever Home?
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 10:31 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) strongly advocates for people having animals in loving homes, saying pet ownership is an enriching and rewarding experience, but it is a decision that should be never rushed. More >>
In Pursuit 2025: Cancer Society To Host New Cancer Research And Innovation Conference
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 9:36 am | Cancer Society New Zealand
Themed ‘In Pursuit 2025’. the conference aims to unite healthcare professionals, researchers, innovators and investors to explore cutting-edge cancer research, innovative treatments and collaborative efforts to combat cancer. More >>
Lady Tureiti Moxon Honoured With University Of Waikato’s Highest Award
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 8:41 am | Te Kohao Health
Lady Tureiti, Ngāti Pāhaurewa, Ngāti Kahungunu, and Kāi Tahu received the most prestigious award from Chancellor and the former 19th Governor-General of New Zealand, Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM QSO KStJ. More >>
Commissioner Initiated Investigation Into Informed Consent Finds Systems Weaknesses
Monday, 14 October 2024, 3:26 pm | Health and Disability Commissioner
The Commissioner’s opinion considers how consent processes apply to teaching and clinical care situations, having regard to the qualifications and experience of the medical staff providing care. More >>
Woman’s Rights Breached When Pharmacist Dispenses Incorrect Medication
Monday, 14 October 2024, 3:20 pm | Health and Disability Commissioner
The case centres on the incorrect dispensation of Salazopyrin instead of Pentasa for management of the woman's gastrointestinal issues by the pharmacist. More >>
Hato Hone St John And Call Handler Breach Man’s Rights In Management Of 111 Call
Monday, 14 October 2024, 3:16 pm | Health and Disability Commissioner
Thirty minutes after her first call, the woman called 111 again because her husband's condition had deteriorated. Another call handler picked up this call and advised her that an ambulance had not been assigned due to demand, but she did not re-triage ... More >>
Woman’s Rights To Appropriate Care For Diabetes Breached By Health NZ Te Tai Tokerau
Monday, 14 October 2024, 3:07 pm | Health and Disability Commissioner
The woman’s rights under the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) were breached by Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau (previously Te Whatu Ora) for care by multiple staff. More >>
Alarming Differences In Incidence And Mortality Of Devastating Brain Haemorrhage Across NZ
Monday, 14 October 2024, 2:58 pm | Auckland University of Technology
Despite a relatively low mean age among the working-age population in Aotearoa, SAH is the most devastating type of stroke, killing almost half of those affected. More >>
Beef + Lamb New Zealand And Girls Skate NZ Roll Out For World Iron Awareness Week
Monday, 14 October 2024, 12:54 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
As a proud supporter of World Iron Awareness Week, Girls Skate NZ is helping to raise awareness of the crucial role iron plays in keeping active girls energised and strong. More >>
Yet Another Te Whatu Ora Decision To Further Increase Losses In Aged Residential Care
Monday, 14 October 2024, 12:35 pm | Aged Care Association
ACA Chief Executive Hon. Tracey Martin says, "This is yet another example of hasty, poorly thought-out cost-cutting that unfairly shifts both the costs and the risks - without consultation or compensation - squarely onto aged care providers and the ... More >>
Waikanae Closure Another Symptom Of Funding Debacle, Urgent Cure Needed
Monday, 14 October 2024, 9:56 am | General Practice Owners Association
“Waikanae Beach patients, many of whom are elderly and high needs, will now have to travel much further to access medical help at Waikanae Health. This puts more even pressure on this health provider,” said Angus Chambers, Chair of the GenPro. More >>
Māori-Samoan Physiotherapist Researching Ways To Better Support Māori And Pasifika
Sunday, 13 October 2024, 7:48 pm | RNZ
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, with Māori having a higher hospitalisation and mortality rate than non-Māori. More >>
Malvern Psychologists Emphasise Community Mental Health Support
Sunday, 13 October 2024, 2:24 pm | PsychologyCare
By emphasising the importance of customised care, psychologists in Malvern are making significant strides in improving mental health accessibility and effectiveness. More >>
Shining A Light On Metastatic Breast Cancer In New Zealand
Saturday, 12 October 2024, 3:59 pm | Sweet Louise
The ribbon colours have a very special meaning – the green is for renewal and hope, teal signifies healing and spirituality, and the pink recognises that the metastatic cancer started in the breast. More >>
Napier Embraces Advanced Dental Care Practices To Enhance Community Health
Saturday, 12 October 2024, 2:02 pm | Golden Apple Dental
Golden Apple Dental exemplifies this approach by utilising advanced digital dentistry technologies to enhance diagnostic precision and treatment outcomes. More >>
COVID-19 sub-variant XEC arrives in New Zealand
Friday, 11 October 2024, 6:47 pm | RNZ
ESR has detected a number of cases of the new strain in clinical samples. More >>
See The Person Not The Sight Loss Every Three Hours, A Kiwi Develops Vision Loss
Friday, 11 October 2024, 12:44 pm | Blind Low Vision NZ
Vision loss affects people in diverse ways. Some, like 15-year-old Marama Moar-Tomoana, are born with visual impairments, while others lose their sight suddenly or experience a gradual decline over time. More >>
Whooping Cough Outbreak Prompts Calls For Urgent Action
Friday, 11 October 2024, 11:27 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Figures from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) show 187 cases reported in September, more than double the previous month’s total of 75. More >>
Fix The Leak, Don’t Just Buy Buckets
Friday, 11 October 2024, 10:16 am | Home and Community Health Association
HCHA CEO Lisa Foster highlights the urgent need to stabilise and strengthen the sector. "Additional funding is vital to close the significant gap and ensure that in-home care providers can support a healthier future for all New Zealanders," says Foster. More >>
GP Closures Regrettable, Get Ready For More
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 8:05 pm | General Practice Owners Association
Recent closures of general practices and calls for unprofitable GPs to run cafes to stay afloat are more evidence that communities are paying the price from years of government underfunding of primary health care. More >>
Super-sized Risk Of Heart Disease
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 4:22 pm | University of Auckland
New Zealand adults are eating, on average, far more salt daily than international recommendations; but, takeaways frequently do not display salt content. More >>
Be Inspired. Be Empowered. Join The Future Of Medicine Leaders LIVE In Wellington
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 2:02 pm | PREKURE
The upcoming Prevention is Cure on Tour event in Wellington this month seeks to address these challenges head-on, advocating for integrative prevention medicine and lifestyle-based treatments to create a more sustainable and proactive healthcare future. More >>
Brain Injury Survivor Told He Would Never Walk Again, Now Running Auckland Marathon
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 1:52 pm | Brain Injury NZ
Jason suffered a near fatal kite-surfing accident in 2007, receiving extreme brain injury from which he was not expected to survive. Jason spent two years in hospital, where he was told he would not recover further. More >>
Health Service Report 2024
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 8:48 am | Ipsos
New Zealanders concerned about resourcing in the healthcare system; mental health remains the number one health issue. More >>
Kaikōura Family Bare All To Support New Patient Accommodation
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 8:06 pm | Bone Marrow Cancer Trust
Bone Marrow Cancer Trust, which owns and operates Rānui House in Christchurch, will open Rānui Apartments next month, 14 years after land for the development was purchased. More >>
Concerning Accounts Of NZ Medical Council Silencing Dissenting Voices Must Be Investigated
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 7:16 pm | Free Speech Union
These concerning reports are not about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine but rather whether medical professionals were able to exercise professional judgement and use their speech rights to perform their duties ethically. More >>
Exercise Benefits Mental Wellbeing At All Ages: Utilise Physical Activity & Exercise This World Mental Health Day
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 1:04 pm | ExcerciseNZ
In early childhood, activities involving risk—such as climbing, swinging, and jumping—are vital for developing mental resilience and confidence. However, many children face barriers to active play, including limited access to safe environments, parental ... More >>
New Data On Twice-yearly Lenacapavir For HIV Prevention Announced At HIVR4P 2024
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 6:36 pm | International Aids Society
Advances in PrEP options and HIV vaccine research unveiled at HIVR4P 2024, the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference More >>
ELI Takes EPA To Court Over Glyphosate-Based Herbicides Decision
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 2:36 pm | Environmental Law Initiative
Glyphosate-based herbicides are the most widely used weed killer in NZ. Yet it is alarming that we’ve been using these products for nearly 50 years without a full understanding of their impact on our people, native species, land, water, & ecosystems,” ... More >>
See The Person Not The Sight Loss | Every Three Hours, A New Zealander Develops Vision Loss
Monday, 7 October 2024, 7:49 pm | Blind Low Vision NZ
For every person affected, the emotional, physical, and social toll is different. We want Kiwis to get behind BLVNZ and help us ensure that everyone can live fulfilling lives. This means access to everyday services, experiences and support to meet any ... More >>
Animal Owners Urged To Keep Pets Away From Floodwater
Monday, 7 October 2024, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
It’s important to keep your animals away from floodwater, as it can harbour water-borne diseases like leptospirosis and gastroenteritis, including salmonella. More >>
New Study Reveals Disparities On Access To OCD Treatment Across Aotearoa
Monday, 7 October 2024, 5:09 pm | Marion Maw - Fixate Admin
The study, which analysed over 5,000 adults with OCD who had utilized secondary health services, suggests that certain demographic groups, including Māori, Asian or Pacific people, migrants and older adults, face substantial barriers in accessing specialist ... More >>
