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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 >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Roto Kohatu Reserve At Lake Rua
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 1:41 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says water quality at this site is not considered suitable for recreational uses, including swimming, because of the risk to health from the bacteria and other pathogens. More >>
No Further HPAI Detected After More Than 4,000 Samples Tested In Otago
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 12:30 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
MPI’s chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel says the Hillgrove site remains under a strict biosecurity lockdown as it undergoes cleaning and decontamination. More >>
Te Hiku Providers Celebrate A Year Of Leading Out Local Health Reforms In The Far North
Monday, 23 December 2024, 9:01 pm | Taikorihi Locality
The Taikorihi Locality Innovation Fund last year committed $2.5m towards supporting 13 innovations that address the population health priority areas which Te Hiku whānau had identified after extensive prior consultation. More >>
Why Three Child Killer Diseases Rose Globally This Year
Monday, 23 December 2024, 2:27 pm | Save The Children
More than 13,600 people, including children, are suspected or confirmed to have died from these three diseases this year, with cases of dengue and mpox reaching record highs. More >>
Māori Asthma Hospitalisation Rates Fall
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:43 pm | RNZ
Asthma hospitalisations among Māori have decreased, according to a new study, but experts warn there is still a long way to go. More >>
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Help At Hand
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:50 pm | University of Auckland
How best to support people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their whānau is the focus of a new study at Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland. More >>
Funding For Euthanasia, But Not Palliative Care
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:28 pm | Family First New Zealand
In a disturbing development affecting our already under-resourced palliative care service, Health New Zealand is looking to sack the only two people focused on improving the already under-funded and under-supported palliative care system. And a new report ... More >>
“Know Before You Go” – Check Summer Swimming Water Quality Online
Friday, 20 December 2024, 6:43 pm | LAWA
LAWA Recreational Water Quality Science Lead Dr Elaine Moriarty advised ‘Can I swim here?’ will continue to provide updated guidance to help people decide where to swim all summer long. More >>
Fears For Whānau As Whakatāne Hospital Obstetric Services Collapse
Friday, 20 December 2024, 5:07 pm | RNZ
All four specialists have resigned at Whakatāne Hospital, leaving midwives "sick" with worry: "What happens if something goes wrong?" More >>
Community Voice Ignites Free Denture Initiative In Hauraki
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:02 pm | Te Tara o Te Whai
Oral-health has been identified as a top health priority for the Hauraki region and through community engagement, this has fuelled the development of a tailored oral health and now denture initiative that scratches the surface towards addressing the ... More >>
Healthline Reduces Pressure On Emergency Departments
Friday, 20 December 2024, 2:47 pm | Whakarongorau Aotearoa
The reality is that not all patients who visit emergency departments truly require emergency care. New research shows that a simple phone call to Healthline prevents close to 23,000 unnecessary emergency department visits each year. More >>
Protect Our Patients This Holiday Seasons
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:45 am | Health New Zealand
Following the recent outbreak of a Pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic, as well as COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses still circulating in the community, we are asking people to be vigilant if they are visiting loved ones. More >>
PlunketLine – Here For Parents 24/7 – Especially At Christmas
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:47 am | Whanau Awhina Plunket
PlunketLine, the free telehealth advice service for parents and caregivers of tamariki under five, is available 24/7 over the Christmas period. More >>
King Living Partners For Healthier Kiwi Homes
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:40 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
King Living is committed to creating furniture that enhances everyday living and contributes to better health and well-being, and it is one of the reasons they have chosen to become a Gold partner of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s Friends ... More >>
Guild Membership Now Includes Access To CPD Training
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:13 pm | Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand
The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) is pleased to announce that Guild membership now includes complimentary membership of the Australasian College of Pharmacy (the College). All pharmacists with an ownership interest in a Guild member pharmacy ... More >>
Study Finds Fluoride In Water Does Not Affect Brain Development
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:02 pm | University of Queensland
This study is the second phase of research conducted by Professor Do’s team – the first phase found no difference in behavioural development and executive functioning in children exposed to fluoridated water compared to those who had no exposure. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Pines Beach
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 6:13 pm | Health New Zealand
Dr Annabel Begg, 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 >>
Pharmac Consulting On Six Medicines For New Zealanders
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:14 pm | PHARMAC
The new medicines are part of multiproduct agreements with two suppliers which is why the consultations include multiple medicines. Consultation is now open, and people can submit feedback through the Pharmac website before 24 January 2025. More >>
Neurodiversity Expo Scheduled For January
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:25 am | Takiwa Poutini
Neuro Know How is being put together by the West Coast Neurodiversity Action Group facilitated by Takiwā Poutini to raise awareness, normalise neurodiversity and promote the West Coast as a neurodiverse-affirming region, Takiwā Poutini Programme Manager ... More >>
Food, Fashion And Fundraising: ME RESPITE Announces Charity Dinner To Support ME/CFS Community
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:36 pm | ME RESPITE
This special evening is dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds for the ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) community and those with related illnesses, including Fibromyalgia (FM) and Long Covid (LC). More >>
A Step Toward Health Equity As Rates Of Māori Hospital Admissions For Asthma Fall
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:32 pm | MRINZ
A recent study conducted by the MRINZ demonstrates a significant reduction in asthma hospitalisations among Māori, indicating progress toward addressing the persistent inequities in respiratory health outcomes. More >>
Abortions Increase 23% Since Law Change
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 11:43 am | Family First New Zealand
The ratio of abortions has increased since the law change from 18.6% to about 22.1% of known pregnancies ending in an abortion. This means that on average, every day, 45 children are killed in the womb in New Zealand. More >>
Large Numbers Of RSE Workers Get Immunised To Protect Pacific Island Nations
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 11:35 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Over the last six months,1205 RSE workers from Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu have been immunised with the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine in the Hawke’s Bay alone. More >>
Pharmac Is Exploring Options For Alternative Brands Of Oestradiol Patches
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:27 am | PHARMAC
“We’ll be seeking feedback about access to alternative brands through a public consultation before making any decisions. The consultation will be provided to key stakeholders & interested groups, including the organisers of a recent petition, ... More >>
Consultation To Increase ADHD Medicine Access Begins
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 2:31 pm | PHARMAC
The proposal suggests broadening the range of people who can initiate treatment of stimulant medicines which, over time, would lead to more doctors and nurse practitioners being able to diagnose and treat ADHD. More >>
Wellington NZNO Members To Strike Tomorrow
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 11:41 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
NZNO Wellington delegate and spokesperson Jinty Graham says understaffing means nurses are under constant stress trying to perform their duties. More >>
How Long Should You Sit In An Ice Bath For Optimal Benefits?
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 11:14 am | Hugh Grant
Let’s explore how to optimize your ice bathing experience, ensuring you get the most out of those invigorating minutes. More >>
Patients Will Die If Govt Proceeds With Plans To Halve Health IT Staff
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 10:01 am | PSA
A risk planning document obtained by 1 News show the Government ignoring the risks to patient safety by pressing ahead with gutting Te Whatu Ora’s Data and Digital group to save $100 million a year. More >>
Full Force Of Volunteers Needed To Fight Heart Disease: Become A Big Heart Appeal Street Collector
Monday, 16 December 2024, 8:44 pm | The Heart Foundation
“Our work has never been more urgent,” Gerry says. “Funds raised help us to make a big difference whether it is supporting research that results in improved treatments and medications or investing in overseas training for our young cardiologists ... More >>
