12 Signs to look out for these holidays
Friday 21 December 2012, 11:01AMMedia release from ACC: No matter what your astrological traits, we can all be injury prevention stars when it comes to reducing the risk of accidents these summer holidays.
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'Access to medical care during Christmas and New Year'
Friday 21 December 2012, 10:31AMMedia release from Central PHO: While everyone is enjoying the Christmas and New Year break the MidCentral General Practice Teams will be operating normal business hours except for the statutory holidays of Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and the day following New Year’s Day
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New Ombudsman announced
Friday 21 December 2012, 10:16AMMedia release from Office of the Ombudsman: The Speaker announced today the appointment of a new Ombudsman who will be joining us in 2013
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Asthma Foundation farewells outgoing medical director
Friday 21 December 2012, 10:01AMMedia release from Asthma Foundation: Angela Francis, chief executive of the Asthma Foundation, announced the resignation of Associate Professor Bob Hancox as medical director of the Foundation
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Médecins Sans Frontières condemns targeting of health workers in Pakistan
Friday 21 December 2012, 9:59AMMedia release from Médecins Sans Frontières: Regardless of who is responsible for the recent escalation of attacks against health workers in Pakistan, the targeting of medical personnel has created a situation in which both patients and medical workers are at risk of losing their lives while seeking or providing healthcare, the international organisation Médecins Sans Frontières said today
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South Island Alliance partners with Orion Health
Friday 21 December 2012, 9:42AMMedia release from Orion Health: The South Island Alliance today announces that it has selected Orion Health, a leading provider of health IT solutions, as its preferred provider to work on planning for a new patient administration system for the South Islands’ one million residents and five South Island District Health Boards (DHBs)
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Helen Reriti new executive officer
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:50PMMedia release from West Coast PHO: This week the West Coast Primary Health Organisation (WCPHO) announced a new Executive Officer
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Shellfish warning on both coasts
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:01PMMedia release from Waikato DHB: Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) warnings are in place on both the east and west coasts of the North Island.
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New Zealand: Working too hard and stressed
Thursday 20 December 2012, 2:58PMMedia release from Southern Cross Healthcare: If you feel you work too hard – you’re not alone. As New Zealanders knock off for a couple of weeks of well-deserved holiday, a new survey has found the down time will be more welcome than ever.
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Lifetime Health Diary – South Canterbury DHB first to use in NZ
Thursday 20 December 2012, 1:10PMMedia release from South Canterbury DHB: In line with SCDHBs priorities of better, sooner and more convenient access to healthcare SCDHB is piloting a new innovation for delivering care in the community for at-risk patients with complex needs. Lifetime Health Diary™ is a client owned web based diary which enables individuals to better manage their health needs.
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Early Christmas gift for Christchurch Hospital Child Health division
Thursday 20 December 2012, 1:07PMMedia release from Canterbury DHB: Christchurch Hospital’s Child Health Division has received a welcome donation of $96,806 from the Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal.
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Shellfish poisoning risk high in Auckland and Northland
Thursday 20 December 2012, 11:25AMMedia release from Auckland Regional Public Health Service: The recent spate of hospitalisations in the Bay of Plenty due to paralytic shellfish poisoning, serves as a timely reminder of some key health issues to be aware of this summer
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Change to prescription charge January 2013
Thursday 20 December 2012, 11:00AMMedia release from Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health would like to remind New Zealanders that a change to prescription charges will be introduced on 1 January 2013
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Medical companies bend over backwards to meet need for advanced spinal surgery devices
Thursday 20 December 2012, 10:20AMMedia release from GBI Research: The market for spinal surgery devices is being driven forward, as patients are offered safer, more reliable surgery that will preserve natural movement and prevent degeneration of the spine, states a new report by healthcare experts GBI Research
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Orion Health provides secure mobile access to patient information
Thursday 20 December 2012, 9:18AMMedia release from Orion Health: Orion Health, the leader in eHealth technology, today announced the release of Orion Health Mobile, providing clinical staff with real-time secure access to relevant and accurate patient information from their Apple mobile devices
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Update from nzdoctor.co.nz
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 4:08PMMedia release from New Zealand Doctor: The 19 December issue of New Zealand Doctor is out now…
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West Coast DHB welcomes Government announcement to fast track plans for Grey Base Hospital
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:27PMMedia release from West Coast DHB: The West Coast District Health Board (DHB) has welcomed the Government’s move to establish a Grey Base Hospital Redevelopment Partnership Group to finalise and fast track plans to redevelop Grey Base Hospital in Greymouth.
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West Coast DHB to permanently close its laundry
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:01PMMedia release from West Coast DHB: The West Coast District Health Board confirmed today that it will close its laundry service at Grey Base Hospital from Tuesday, 22 January 2013.
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Master planner sought for world-class health hub
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 2:47PMMedia release from CERA: A call has gone out today for groups wanting to master plan a world-class hub for health education, research and innovation in Christchurch
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Action to progress Grey Base Hospital Redevelopment
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 12:17PMMedia release from health minister Tony Ryall: Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced the Government is moving to fast track plans to rebuild Grey Base Hospital in Greymouth
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High Court rules for Capital & Coast District Health Board against Healthcare NZ
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 9:10AMMedia statement from Capital & Coast DHB CEO Mary Bonner: The High Court ruling on December 14 in Capital & Coast’s favour confirms that the DHB was transparent in its processes in reviewing home based support contracts
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Fast stream elective surgery for Waitemata residents one step closer
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 4:47PMMedia release from Waitemata DHB: The Waitemata District Health Board’s bid to provide public elective surgical services faster and more efficiently for its population has moved one step closer
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New member for ACC Board
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:49PMMedia release from ACC minister Judith Collins:ACC Minister Judith Collins today announced changes to the ACC Board with the appointment of a new member, James Miller, and the resignation of a current member, Jane Huria
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New Zealand-first NRT innovation NICORETTE® QuickMist launches in Pharmacy for fast craving relief
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:44PMMedia release from Johnson and Johnson Pacific: Johnson and Johnson Pacific (JJP) is bringing true innovation to the Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) category in Pharmacy with the launch of its New Zealand-first breakthrough product, NICORETTE® QuickMist mouth spray for fast craving relief
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Winter proof your house this summer
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:00PMMedia release from Canterbury DHB: Cantabrians are being encouraged to prepare their house for winter, this summer
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Cutting edge medical treatments trialled at Tauranga Hospital
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 2:50PMMedia release from Bay of Plenty DHB: Exciting new clinical studies are taking place at Tauranga Hospital, as new treatments are trialled and tested for illnesses such as gout and breast cancer
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Spin masks underlying problems at new surgical centre
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 2:20PMMedia release from Labour health spokesperson Maryan Street: Waitemata District Health Board’s insistence on a public-private partnership model for elective surgery at North Shore Hospital flies in the face of strident opposition from the very people who are going to be required to work in it, says Labour’s Health Spokesperson, Maryan Street.
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Patients to benefit from ANZCA research projects
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 2:00PMMedia release from ANZCA: Reducing post-surgical pain and complications, reducing the spread of cancer during surgery, studying the long-term effects of anaesthesia on the young and elderly, and saving Diggers’ lives through improved blood product technology are just some of the projects to be funded by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA).
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New Zealanders unprepared and unrealistic about retirement healthcare costs
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 1:59PMMedia release from Southern Cross: 79% of New Zealanders think they will have to pay for some of their elective healthcare in retirement
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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashley river upstream of SH1
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 1:56PMMedia release from Canterbury DHB: The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health board have issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) were found in the Ashley River.
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Consultation – Cost of treatment regulations
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 11:13AMMedia release from ACC: The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and ACC are consulting on behalf of the Minister for ACC on five regulatory proposals relating to the Cost of Treatment Regulations
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Taranaki DHB awards scholarships to encourage careers in health
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 9:15AMMedia release from Taranaki DHB: Taranaki District Health Board is helping young students achieve their dream of working in the health sector
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Teleradiology will offer round-the-clock reading of x-rays and scans
Monday 17 December 2012, 4:50PMMedia release from International Accreditation New Zealand: New Zealanders’ X-rays and scans will be increasingly assessed offshore, allowing round-the-clock interpretation of results and quicker diagnoses for patients
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Warm Up West Coast Insulation Scheme
Monday 17 December 2012, 4:23PMMedia release from Healthy West Coast: Healthy West Coast has received notice that the Warm Up West Coast Home Insulation Programme has come to a close.
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Christchurch neurologist leading part of a world first clinical trial for MS
Monday 17 December 2012, 2:32PMMedia release from Canterbury DHB: A Christchurch neurologist is leading part of the world’s first clinical trial into whether oral vitamin D may prevent multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Study finds the cheapest emergency food to stockpile
Monday 17 December 2012, 2:29PMMedia release from University of Otago: Storage foods for an emergency such as an earthquake that meet all daily energy requirements can cost as little as $2.22 per day according to a new study by the University of Otago, Wellington.
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Streamlined rest home auditing to be introduced in 2013
Monday 17 December 2012, 2:25PMMedia release from Associate health minister Jo Goodhew: Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew announced today that streamlined auditing of rest homes, saving up to six hours for each audit, will be introduced from 1 January 2013.
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Keep Christmas Whooping Cough-Free
Monday 17 December 2012, 12:59PMMedia release from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health is encouraging people to be extra vigilant as they gather for Christmas and New Year celebrations to protect young babies from whooping cough.
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Primary care making gains in preventive health targets
Monday 17 December 2012, 10:14AMMedia release from health minister Tony Ryall: Health Minister Tony Ryall says general practices, supported by Primary Health Organisations (PHOs), are making good progress in the three national preventive health targets
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Royal New Zealand College of GPs cautiously welcomes pharmacist prescribing
Monday 17 December 2012, 10:13AMMedia release from RNZCGP:The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners cautiously welcomes today’s announcement that some pharmacists will be able to prescribe medication under changes to be made to the Medicines Act and the Misuse of Drugs Act
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