Article
28 May 2021
Waikato DHB information system outage and services update
Waikato DHB's information systems were affected by a cyber security incident on Tuesday 18 May 2021. Services are impacted and will resume over time.
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ArticlePeopleEquity
23 May 2021
2021 Pinnacle Medical Scholarship awarded to Raglan GP for eczema initiative
A proposed education clinic for tamariki with eczema and dermititis has received the 2021 Pinnacle Medical Scholarship, including $10,000 in funding to support the initiative.
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ArticlePeopleLeadership
19 May 2021
Acknowledging and celebrating the breadth of mahi across the primary health sector
Congratulations to the winners, runners up and highly commended entries in the 2021 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora!
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ArticlePeopleModels of care
5 May 2021
A PA (physician associate) could be the answer to your workforce pressures
Te Awamutu Medical Centre is helping to pioneer the use of physician associates in New Zealand general practice. They share their experiences with us.
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ArticlePreventative care
4 May 2021
Free flu vaccine eligibility for under 65s
The Ventures data services team has developed new reporting to make it easier for practices to identify patients who are eligible for free flu vaccination.
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ArticlePracticesPeople
28 April 2021
Advice to general practices after the health and disability sector review announcement
Jo Scott-Jones, medical director, discusses the health and disability sector review changes, the anticipated impact on general practice, and what practices can do in preparation to get ahead of the curve.
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ArticleAdvocacyRural
20 April 2021
RuralFest 2021 outcomes
RuralFest identifies key changes needed to improve health and wellbeing in rural communities, and takes those messages to Parliament. Dr Robin Baird, Te Kauwhata GP and Dr Jo Scott-Jones, GP and medical director report back on the 2021 event.
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ArticlePeopleEducation
8 March 2021
Youth, leadership and health reform: meet Mr Gay NZ 2021
Bharat Mahajan, a 28 year old clinical services manager – mental health for Pinnacle has won the title of Mr Gay New Zealand 2021. Already recognised as a young leader in the health sector, Bharat impressed the judges and the voting public to take the winner’s sash at The Big Gay Out in February.
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