Know what to expect at the 24 Hour Surgery during COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Light) Red. You can call HealthLine 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 0800
Posted on Read MoreAuthor: HS
Workforce Development Scholarship Recipients 2021 – Setu Te Hae
After training and working as a carpenter, second year nursing student, Setu Te Hae, realised that he was on the wrong career path. With a long-held interest in health and
Posted on Read MoreNetP Nurse helping local wāhine overcome whakamā
Pegasus Health supported NetP nurse Kiri Manihera to do a specialist cervical screening course and respond to a need she saw in her low-decile community. Kiri will graduate from the
Posted on Read MoreFulfilling primary care career ahead for young nurse
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
Posted on Read MoreLucy 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 More