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From solo GP duties to community care and flexible working practices, Sarah Creegan’s life is about balancing the challenges of rural medicine with love for her patients and her town. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

Sandy Gorman tears up when she talks about working at Servants Health Centre. It can be chaotic, but the love and care from every person giving their time makes it worth it

Sandy Gorman tears up when she talks about working at Servants Health Centre. It can be chaotic, but the love and care from every person giving their time makes it worth it

Porirua Union & Community Health Service is bringing health to the heart of the community, writes Zahra Shahtahmasebi

Porirua Union & Community Health Service is bringing health to the heart of the community, writes Zahra Shahtahmasebi

GP owners with ‘skin in the game’ expand rural care model through a dedicated team with strong community connections. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

GP owners with ‘skin in the game’ expand rural care model through a dedicated team with strong community connections. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

Providing healthcare to a colourful and diverse community, with secondary services over 90 minutes’ drive away, Akaroa Health finds a good dose of humour helps patients and staff alike, as Zahra Shahtamasebi reports

Providing healthcare to a colourful and diverse community, with secondary services over 90 minutes’ drive away, Akaroa Health finds a good dose of humour helps patients and staff alike, as Zahra Shahtamasebi reports

Zahra Shahtahmasebi meets the team at Taupō Health Centre, a dedicated group working to meet the needs of a diverse community