The Government’s decision to remove COVID sick leave for health workers is questionable, when mask-wearing is low and winter ills are flourishing. Also a shock is reading the latest statistics on perinatal mortality, writes deputy editor Patrice Dougan
GPs shouldn’t bear the burden of medical specialist shortages, says psychiatrist Marie Bismark, who quit last month as the last remaining community mental health psychiatrist serving Kāpiti
Rural practices want a short-lived scheme offering relocation funding incentives to overseas GPs to continue, so struggling practices can compete in the global market
Wānaka’s long-anticipated first primary birthing unit was officially opened late last month by health minister Shane Reti and prime minister Christopher Luxon
A lobbied-for overnight urgent care service will be kick-started in Wānaka in a few months, funded by Te Whatu Ora as an “interim solution” for local healthcare needs
For two years reporter Alan Perrott has been chasing the fate of $20 million worth of diabetes funding only to discover spending money isn’t as easy as you would think
Green Cross Health’s The Doctors chain of general practices has been the target of a fake app cyberattack. The incident was outlined in a newsletter to staff in late June
Cherie Seamark (Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga) is the new chief executive of Te Awakairangi Health Network
Former National MP Amy Adams stood down from her role as a Te Whatu Ora director early this month, saying she was unable to make the changes she believes are necessary
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