The acting Health and Disability Commissioner is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Herschell as the new Director of Proceedings | Pouārahi o Ngā Hāmenetanga
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Media release from the Health and Disability Commissioner
Understanding the factors that contribute to wellbeing in later life is the aim of a Health, Work and Retirement longitudinal study led by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Health and Ageing Research Team (HART)
The passing of Rhoena Davis on Friday, 16 August has created a gaping hole among the ranks of senior Māori nurses which will be difficult to fill, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says
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Media release from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation
Birthcare in Parnell – owned by Evolution Healthcare – will close its three primary birthing suites from 31 December this year due to consistently low monthly bookings for primary birthing and will instead focus on providing post-natal stays for new mothers, newborns and whānau
The 10 million dollar fund that was promised to community providers after the Government gave Mike King 24 million dollars for mental health has opened for the RFP process
Following decisions by Cabinet and announcements by Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) will be working with the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha to ensure a smooth transition of Disability Support Services (DSS) to MSD in coming weeks
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Announcement from the Ministry of Social Development website
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