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
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Lucy Carey from Lifestyle Team
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.
Posted on Read MoreManaging COVID-19 in the community
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
Posted on Read MoreOvercoming vaccine hesitancy
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
Posted on Read MoreTrust and rapport underpins collaboration between pharmacy and practice
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
Posted on Read MorePutting people at the centre of health care design
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
Posted on Read MoreEvidence and success – The eSmall Group Story
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
Posted on Read MoreAccessing services over Christmas
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
Posted on Read MoreSupporting Cantabrians to quit smoking
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.
Posted on Read MoreAkerita Alatimu – Pasifika Workforce Development Scholarship Recipient 2021
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.
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