New heart of Christchurch health sector blessed
Health students, researchers and educators will soon start using a new joint post-quake facility to boost health training and research collaboration in Christchurch.
Failures in oxygen therapy highlighted by HDC report
Poor use of oxygen therapy for a patient with severe respiratory failure highlighted weaknesses in respiratory protocols, doctor communication and nursing care, a Health and Disability investigation has found.
New te reo terms for mental health go global
News of a new Māori glossary translating and creating 200 words in Te Reo for mental health and disability issues has gone global.
A solution to New Zealand’s rural doctor shortage?
An Auckland University programme could be the answer to our rural doctor shortage.
Otago institutions progress plans for a virtual centre for rural health education
Based on a spirit of collaboration, the University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic and Central Otago Health Services Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding on rural health care practice, service, education and research.
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Health and Wellbeing Diploma a great fit for the financial mentoring sector
Financial mentor Kathryn Burton usually plays a key role as trainer, consultant and workshop facilitator. Recently Kathryn also sat on the other side of the desk when she enrolled in the NZ Diploma in...
New website promotes fall prevention classes for over-65s
A "Live Stronger for Longer" website has been launched by ACC to help prevent falls and fractures including promoting approved community exercise classes for the over-65s.
Toolkit tips to support parents with mental health or addiction issues now online
An innovative toolkit providing family-focused tips and resources for parents affected by mental health or addicction is now available online.
Free e-learning module for health professionals on working with interpreters
Video clips of nurses working with interpreters are part of a new e-learning module aimed at helping clinicians be more confident with including interpreters in patient consultations.
The module has been developed by a team...
New stroke management guidelines now available for Kiwi clinicians
Updated clinical guidelines for stroke management – from pre-hospital to community care – are now available to download, says the National Stroke Network.
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