Wellbeing toolkit for kids online
Wellbeing activities developed to support schoolchildren suffering anxiety in post-quake Christchurch are now available online for all children across the country.
Medical libraries: informing health professionals anytime, anywhere
What do today’s modern libraries offer nurses who walk through their doors or, more frequently, login online? FIONA CASSIE talks to district health board librarians VIV KERR and PETER MURGATROYD.
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.
New ‘last days of life’ toolkit released
A new toolkit of checklist, flowcharts and patient resources has been released alongside the second edition of the Ministry of Health's Te Ara Whakapiri: Principles and guidance for the last days of life.
Not enough beds, not enough staff: Auckland DHB mental health service in crisis
Staff shortages mean Aucklanders in need of urgent mental health support can face significant waiting times when they call for help, and DHB workers say it puts lives in danger.
A recent mass meeting of...
Improvement teams selected for Whakakotahi 2018
Six primary care provider teams are about to embark on a year of improvement as Whakakotahi 2018 kicks off.
Health Navigator App of the month: FoodSwitch
FoodSwitch - Health Navigator review of a NZ-developed nutrition app that helps people find out more about the food products available on their local supermarket shelf.
A solution to New Zealand’s rural doctor shortage?
An Auckland University programme could be the answer to our rural doctor shortage.
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.
Fun app for learning te reo health terms
Unsure what 'hot', 'sore' or 'unwell' is in te reo? Then a new game app for teaching common health terms used in Māori could be for you.
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