PM thanks staff at launch of historic vaccine campaign
Prime Minister and Ministers announce nationwide Covid vaccine campaign at Grafton campus.
Kiwis can access instant medical care this summer with new Emergency Consult video service...
A small team of senior New Zealand emergency doctors have released a new video consultation service, which enables all New Zealanders to access immediate medical care regardless of where they are or what time it is.
Lung cancer screening a step closer to reality following combined study
Newly released study results present a strong case for lung cancer screening in New Zealand – particularly for Māori whose mortality rates are between three and four times higher than other ethnic groups.
Around 450...
Kaiāwhina to guide the next 5-year Action Plan for the Kaiāwhina workforce
The first and formative 5-year Kaiāwhina Workforce Action Plan 2015-2020 concluded in June 2020, having helped to build an enduring foundation for the future of the Kaiāwhina workforce.
The term ‘Kaiāwhina’ is a taonga (treasure)...
Alcohol-related assaults in NZ decline after restrictions on late-night alcohol sales
The number of people hospitalised because of assaults over the weekend reduced significantly following restrictions on late-night alcohol sales, new research from the University of Otago shows.
Following the introduction of regulations in 2013, which...
New research shows declining alcohol and cigarette use in New Zealand youth
A new study shows that cigarette smoking is now rare in high school students, and binge drinking has declined since 2012.
These are some of the latest findings from the Youth19 Rangatahi smart study, part...
Mauritian twin doctors embark on new life in New Zealand
By the time identical twins Viraj and Varun Boodhun started their Bachelor of Nursing degree at EIT, they had gained a medical degree overseas and were well on their way to becoming medical specialists....
Te reo Māori names gifted to hospital units
Palmerston North Hospital’s children, maternity and women’s clinics have been gifted te reo Māori names, with the new signs unveiled in a Matariki celebration.
Visitors will now be guided by the names gifted to the...
NorthTec nursing graduates share success with whānau
There was a celebration of success at NorthTec’s Te Puna o Te Mātauranga marae last week (Wednesday 22 July) as nursing students celebrated the end of their study journey.
It was a big week for...
Research to help inform Māori decisions ahead of cannabis referendum
Rangatahi Māori are more likely to use cannabis or be dependent on it and more likely to be negatively affected by cannabis laws, compared with their non-Māori peers.
That is the message from a recently...
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Opinion: Dr Tracy Chandler – Health pregnancy optimisation tips (for you,...
Whilst pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it does take some planning to keep both you and baby well. Ideally you would see...
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