Renewed calls for sugar, tobacco and alcohol taxes
Source: Massey University Despite their potential, taxes on sugar, tobacco and alcohol are underused by policy makers, Professor Sally Casswell says. A Massey University professor is among an...
View ArticleNZNO seeking urgent mediation
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Media Release STRICT EMBARGO 1.05pm 18 June 2018 NZNO seeking urgent mediation The latest revised DHB MECA offer...
View ArticleNurses a vital part of public health system; health bosses need to step up
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists “It’s up to health bosses now to put aside their point-scoring and knuckle down to the task of reaching an agreement with nurses to avoid national...
View ArticleNew Zealanders’ exposure to environmental chemicals
Source: Massey University A new study from the Centre for Public Health Research provides an important baseline for tracking trends of chemical exposure levels in New Zealanders. New research from...
View ArticleACC receives the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Tick
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 19/06/18 We’re now amongst the few organisations in New Zealand to receive the CQ Tick. It’s a formal certification in cultural intelligence and...
View ArticleChanges to ACC client payments from 1 July 2018
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 19/06/18 Each year, ACC adjusts a number of client payments in line with changes to the cost of living. We base any changes on two indexes. For...
View ArticleVolunteers provide ‘priceless’ support in Christchurch hospitals
Source: Canterbury District Health Board Hospitals in Christchurch rely on the help of hundreds of volunteers to assist patients, visitors and staff, and raise much-needed funds. Canterbury DHB rural...
View ArticleReport on the biological monitoring of selected chemicals of concern
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Results of the New Zealand biological monitoring programme, 2014-2016 This report presents the results of the first comprehensive national biological monitoring...
View ArticleACC adds insult to injury in cavalier response to medical advisors
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Press Release/Statement: Headline: ACC adds insult to injury in cavalier response to medical advisors “ACC has added insult to injury by planning...
View ArticleStats NZ Media and Information Release: Abortion statistics: Year ended...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions Abortion statistics: Year ended December 2017 19 June 2018 The number of abortions performed in New Zealand rose slightly in 2017, Stats NZ said today. A total of 13,285...
View ArticleWhat does gluten-free really mean?
Source: Massey University PhD student Katie Pedley is investigating the long-term effects of coeliac disease. Katie Pedley When you Google gluten-free you are inundated with memes about gluten-free...
View ArticleHeading to Hospital? The CDHB’s popular hospital shuttle service is moving on...
Source: Canterbury District Health Board Canterbury District Health Board’s popular hospital shuttle service for patients and hospital visitors will shift from the Deans Avenue car park to...
View ArticleTop Tips for Improving Your Acute Demand Management
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Acute care is urgent or unplanned health care that a person receives for an illness or injury. Acute care is time sensitive and can result in death or long-term...
View ArticleMolecular Testing of Colorectal Cancers in New Zealand: Minimum standards for...
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Summary The molecular testing standards set out the expected level of testing for patients who have received a new diagnosis of colorectal cancer. The standards...
View ArticleJohn Pomana and Rheumatic Fever
Source: Tairawhiti District Health 20 June 2018 Rheumatic Fever Champion ‘Papa’ John Pomana is a role model to many and has changed the lives of men all around Tairāwhiti, his work with men’s health at...
View ArticleDramatic rise in acute hospital patients a legacy of years of under-funding
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists “Years of under-funding the public health system and other social services have resulted in a dramatic increase in acute hospital admissions,” says...
View ArticleNational Travel Assistance Scheme Review: Summary of surveys
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health From October 2017 to April 2018, the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) surveyed the public and the health sector to gain their feedback on their experiences of...
View ArticleMental Health Inquiry submission in
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Media release 21 June 2018 More training and support for mental health nurses wanted The NZNO Mental Health Section’s submission to the Government Mental Health...
View ArticleHauora Tairāwhiti prepares for strike action
Source: Tairawhiti District Health 22 June 2018 Strike notice has been received from the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation (NZNO) for the 5th of July 2018. NZNO nursing and healthcare assistants...
View ArticleJohn thankful for new Hepatitis C treatment
Source: Tairawhiti District Health 25 June 2018 Every Christmas John* would get really unwell for no apparent reason. He was not a big drinker. Like many people, he drank more alcohol over the holiday...
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