New research to get a better night’s sleep for tamariki and their whānau
A new strategic research project with the aim of improving sleep for pepi and their whanau has been awarded $1.7 million over three years by A Better Start National Science Challenge. As well as...
Supporting Māori communities during Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
The Mental Health Foundation theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 is ‘Explore Your Way to Wellbeing. Whāia te ara hauora, whitiora’
The Māori public health team from Hāpai Te Hauora will be facilitating workshops...
Research looks to improve neonatal care experiences for Māori
Research led by Victoria University of Wellington academics that aims to improve the care provided to Māori families in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) has had a Health Research Council funding boost.
“Most participants in...
Rheumatic fever rates in young Northland Māori one of world’s highest
The chief executive of a Whangārei community house says rheumatic fever will not be eradicated until poor housing, overcrowding and poor access to heath services are addressed.
The comments from Liz Cassidy-Nelson, chief executive of...
Salvation Army to trial free GP clinic in West Auckland
The Salvation Army is to trial a free GP clinic in West Auckland because it says there's an immediate demand for it.
It is holding the clinic once a week over July at the army's...
New nursing service strengthens support for Pacific families
A new nursing service is strengthening the support available for Porirua’s Pacific families and ensuring they can access health services in their home.
Budget 2019: $12m for rheumatic fever
The Government's putting $12 million into combating rheumatic fever.
Working as one whānau for the success of Māori trainees
Careerforce te toi pūkenga, Access Community Health, Idea Services, and Oceania Healthcare recently celebrated the signing of Te Tiriti o te Whanaungatanga.
Home visits expand Tū Mahi workplace wellness programme
A project to expand Gisborne-based Turanga Health’s workplace wellness programme with follow up home visits is ensuring at-risk clients have access to wrap-around services.
Praise for Piki: Wellington students welcome free mental health support
Tertiary students in the greater Wellington region are pleased to see the expansion of Piki, a free youth mental health support pilot.
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Opinion: Hope is the key
In an example of conventional medicine at its worst, a patient of mine recently had her beautiful hope dashed.
This inspiring young mum of two...
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