There were thanks, tears, laughter, and expressions of pride and disappointment as DHB board members around the country gathered for the final time last month
The new central health agencies took permanent form on 1 July and their names were revealed: Te Whatu Ora ‒ Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora ‒ the Māori Health Authority
Ahead of health system changes next month, West Coast DHB is leaving “the shop tidy” and the district is “very well set up” for the future, according to outgoing health chiefs
The West Coast’s “rural generalist approach” and its COVID-19 response are among key reasons for it being named a locality prototype, believes West Coast DHB general manager Philip Wheble
With the first tranche of localities established, finally a tangible step has been taken towards reshaping primary and community services in the new health system
Nearly 2000 full-time-equivalent staff will have moved over from the Ministry of Health to Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority by 1 July, the start date for the two new entities
I support the rationale behind widespread health sector reform. The system we have now has not delivered on its promise to “recognise and respect” the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management