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How the coalition plans to replace the quickly scrapped Māori …

WebAfter the 2020 Health and Disability System Review, which recommended a reduction in the number of District Health Boards (DHBs), the government announced that all 20 DHBs would be replaced with one national organisation, Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, and that a Māori Health Authority would be created.

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Cancer is increasingly survivable

WebOnce a diagnosis was given, for many people the public health system kicked in and delivered appropriate treatment. However, experiences were patchy and variable across New Zealand. Issues included proximity to hospitals, varying degrees of specialisation available, and the requirement of extensive periods away from home and …

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Reassurance given around Ōamaru Hospital future

WebFuture opportunities to work with Health NZ on the Te Waka Hauora o Waitaki Health Futures project, about how all publicly funded health services (including hospital and specialist services) in the Waitaki District can work together were also discussed. “Negotiations are ongoing, and as a result, remain confidential,” Gary says.

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Council to enter talks with Health NZ over hospital ownership

WebThe priority of council negotiations with Health NZ over the Ōamaru Hospital ownership is to maintain its services, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says. A decision was made last week, in a public-excluded session of the Waitaki District Council meeting, to begin negotiations with Health NZ Te Whatu Ora over a potential transfer of staff and

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Should GPs be allowed to prescribe ADHD medication

WebA hui this week at Parliament to discuss removing barriers to treatment for ADHD brought together health officials, Corrections, NZ Police and professional organisations for clinicians, as well as MPs from across the political spectrum. Pharmac is considering removing or amending the two-year renewal criteria for ADHD treatments.

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Health Minister Shane Reti responsible for review of ‘affirmative

WebThe health inequities for Māori and Pasifika are stark. On average, Māori die seven years younger than non-Māori. Māori are twice as likely to have type 2 diabetes compared to non-Māori. Māori wāhine are 33 percent more likely to die of breast cancer within 10 years than Pākehā. And it's not just breast cancer, the total cancer

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NZ needs centre for disease control, experts say

WebExperts say New Zealand needs a centre for disease control (CDC)to better prepare for future pandemics. A new paper by scientists from the Public Health Communication Centre argues that such an agency would build the science capacity needed for responding to future pandemics and to better manage existing infectious disease …

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Oamaru Hospital forced to close ED at night due to doctor shortage

WebOamaru Hospital says it has been working closely with Te Whatu Ora over the past few weeks to address the doctor shortage but the health agency was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure. In July, RNZ reported that Christchurch Hospital's emergency department was under resourced and under pressure, after seeing a record …

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New health coach about helping people to help themselves

WebA health coach is one member of the integrated primary mental health and addiction team, and is a nationwide initiative to support enrolled patients to meet their health and wellbeing needs. She describes herself as a “health and wellbeing champion”. “Supporting [people] to self-manage [their] physical and emotional wellbeing.

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Pacific Community Hub opening tells a powerful story of …

WebDignitaries at the Ōamaru Pacific Island Community Group hub opening are (from left) Southseas Healthcare Trust and Le Afio’aga o Aotearoa (locality network Otara- Papatoetoe, Auckland) chief executive Lemalu Silao Vaisola-Sefo, Waitaki District Council chief executive Alex Parmley, Oamaru Pacific Island Group founder Toeafiafi Taiti, …

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Histamine and its effects on your health

WebWhen stress, health and hormones improve, your tolerance will typically improve too." * Niki Bezzant is a writer, speaker, journalist and author focusing on health, wellbeing and science. NEWS. A&P Show promises to be bigger than ever. 20 February 2024, 11:54 PM.

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Why noise cancelling technology may be doing more harm than …

WebRNZ. 14 March 2024, 12:00 AM. Professor David McAlpine says too much noise reduction comes with its own health warnings. Photo: Burst/Pexels. Noise cancelling devices are big business and are already worth US$13 billion, and it's no surprise as excess noise exposure is linked not only to hearing loss but increased risk of cardiovascular disease

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East Otago Health Centre

WebEast Otago Health provides 24 hours 7 days per week medical care to the East Otago Community. Our main clinic is located in Palmerston but we also have a satellite clinic in Waikouaiti located 14km to the south of Palmerston. We have a dedicated team of general practitioners, P.R.I.M.E/after hour’s nurses, admin staff and practice nurses.

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Waitaki District Health Services:Allied Health Assistant

WebWaitaki District Health Service Ltd, Oamaru Hospital. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our allied health team and work alongside our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other disciplines, to support therapeutic programmes, manage equipment and assist with the daily running of our busy service at Oamaru Hospital and in the

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Waitaki District Health Services Limited:Physiotherapist (0.8 FTE)

WebWaitaki District Health Services Limited (WDHSL) is seeking to employ a 0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight) NZ-registered Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team based at Oamaru Hospital. THE TEAM Our Allied Health Team consists of a group of professionals who are qualified health practitioners with specialised expertise in preventing, diagnosing

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East Otago Health Centre

WebEast Otago Health provides 24 hours 7 days per week medical care to the East Otago Community. Our main clinic is located in Palmerston but we also have a satellite clinic in Waikouaiti located 14km to the south of Palmerston. We have a dedicated team of general practitioners, P.R.I.M.E/after hour’s nurses, admin staff and practice nurses.

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Waitaki District Health Services Limited:Health Care Assistant (0.8 …

WebWaitaki District Health Services Ltd (WDHSL) are looking for a positive and proactive Health Care Assistant to work part-time (64 hours per fortnight) supporting our teams in the Emergency Department and our Ward. THE ROLE. The role is to provide support to Nurses and Medical Staff in their care for patients.

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