Homecare Medical has a new name – Whakarongorau Aotearoa. The English version of the name is New Zealand Telehealth Services. There is no change to the service brands. Chief Executive,
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Q&A with Pegasus Health Privacy Advisor, Rebecca Hawkins
1. How is your health information protected? The Health Information Privacy Code controls how health information is handled. The Code has 13 rules that set out obligations for organisations to
Posted on Read MorePrivacy Week 2021: Making privacy our priority
New Zealand’s annual Privacy Week, promoted by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to raise privacy awareness, was held from 10 May, with the theme being: “Make privacy a priority.”
Posted on Read MoreTe Hā – Waitaha: Support vital in beating smoking addiction
Ben started smoking cigarettes at age 12. Over the years, the now 40-year-old developed, and eventually fought, addiction to various substances. He’s been drug-free for more than five years. But
Posted on Read MorePae ora: Healthy futures for all New Zealanders
On 21 April, the Government announced a new health system in response to the Health and Disability Review, which looked at different vehicles to deliver what is needed by our
Posted on Read MoreIt’s a privilege to take one for the team
Frontline health staff are now getting vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves, their whānau and their patients. Mass vaccination centres have been set up in Christchurch by the Canterbury District
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