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New graduate, Jacob Weston, chose a career in nursing after working with a male nurse on a gap year overseas. He decided to work in primary care because it offered the chance to work with whānau and help them maintain good health and avoid tertiary level care. Jacob, 23, is part of the Nursing Entry
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Lucy Carey is part of the Puāwai Healthy Lifestyles team, a dietitian, and fellow of the Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. She shares some tips for health and the holidays. What is lifestyle medicine? It bridges the gap between preventative healthcare and treatment of diseases impacted by lifestyle choices. The six key pillars are: feet
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Dr Kim Burgess is the clinical lead for Canterbury’s primary care vaccination programme. She says general practices have played a key role in providing information and reassurance for patients hesitant about vaccination. “The relationship that people have with their GP staff means they can ask questions and have a honest conversation about their concerns,’’ she
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Rosita Wharepapa was sceptical about getting the COVID-19 vaccine but thanks to conversations with general practice staff she decided to protect herself and her family. Rosita was nervous about getting the vaccine because wider family members had shared vaccine conspiracy theories with her. She had also seen media coverage about protests against the vaccine and
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Mitchell Trezise, Pharmacy Manager, believes building trust and rapport with their local medical centre is key to being able to respond to the changing need of the Yaldhurst community. Kiwi Pharmacy and Inspire Health Medical share their building with a range of other health professionals. “We’re working collaboratively in terms of processes, and we have
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The Health Quality & Safety Commission has launched a new health forum for consumers to have their perspectives reflected in the design, delivery and evaluation of health services. Members of the consumer health forum will be connected with the health system to give their insights into the design, delivery, and evaluation of health services. The
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In 2020, Louise Kennedy, Kaiwhakahaere, and the Clinical Quality and Education Team, responded quickly to the COVID-19 lockdown in ensuring that Small Group education could continue for clinicians. The result was eSmall Group, a new approach to online learning. “In our team, we always look for evidence. The first thing we did was have a
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Pegasus Health corporate offices close between 23 December and 10 January. However, access to urgent services will be available during this time. 24 Hour Surgery stays open throughout. PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY WORKERS (PCWS) There will be a PCW available, except for the statutory holidays, to contact for information. The number to call is 021 906
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Sue Aitken, Kaiārahi, Team Leader – Health Promotion Programmes, has one simple smoking cessation message: “We don’t expect practices to provide the actual support themselves. They are far too busy. Please refer your patients to a specialised quit coach via ERMS.” It’s simple and easy to do. Specialised quit support is provided through Te Hā-Waitaha
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A value of service is what led second year nursing student, Akerita (Rita) Alatimu, to this career path. “Nursing has always been on my agenda, where I saw myself going. The whole being who I am, and my dad being the Minister of our church, it kind of breeds a value of service which you
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