Article
6 July 2021
Fieldays TV: The mental health of our rural rangatahi/youth
The mental health of our young people in rural communities is at a tipping point. We hear from people passionate about improving youth wellbeing.
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The latest news, stories and updates from across Pinnacle and our network, including blogs and reflections on primary care and community health.
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ArticleRuralPeople
30 June 2021
A good journey: Celebrating the contribution of a remarkable nurse
Pat Bodger, Te Atiawa, Taranaki, Ngati Mutanga, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Ruanui, has a straightforward approach to rural community nursing: you just get it done.
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ArticleMedication
22 June 2021
Insights from PowerBI: Melatonin use
An occasional series illustrating the value of using PowerBI to explore your own data. This issue focuses on 'off label' use of melatonin.
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ArticlePracticesEquity
1 June 2021
Ventures sharpens focus on service delivery
Under chief executive Christine Hall’s leadership, Ventures is now focused on two key areas: not for profit ownership of a network of practices via Primary Health Care Ltd, and maximising the potential of technology to enable better health outcomes.
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Article
28 May 2021
Waikato DHB information system outage and services update
Waikato DHB's information systems were affected by a cyber security incident on Tuesday 18 May 2021. Services are impacted and will resume over time.
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ArticleRuralPeople
23 May 2021
2021 Pinnacle Medical Scholarship awarded to Raglan GP for eczema initiative
A proposed education clinic for tamariki with eczema and dermititis has received the 2021 Pinnacle Medical Scholarship, including $10,000 in funding to support the initiative.
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ArticlePeopleLeadership
19 May 2021
Acknowledging and celebrating the breadth of mahi across the primary health sector
Congratulations to the winners, runners up and highly commended entries in the 2021 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora!
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ArticlePeoplePractice development
5 May 2021
A PA (physician associate) could be the answer to your workforce pressures
Te Awamutu Medical Centre is helping to pioneer the use of physician associates in New Zealand general practice. They share their experiences with us.
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