Applications for the next annual Midlands Collaborative Registered Nurse Prescribing in Community Health (RNPCH) programme are now open.
Read moreAfter some discussion with the board, we have decided to roll forward the 2021-2022 quality plan with no changes for the next twelve months. The goals in the plan remain highly relevant to national and regional objectives.
Read moreLearn more about the vision, priorities and activities for the Tūwharetoa locality, one the nine locality prototypes nationwide.
Read moreWhile the dollars are certainly promised in this record pledge to New Zealand’s health system, Justin Butcher, Pinnacle acting chief executive, isn’t breathing a full sigh of relief just yet.
Read moreA number of direct email/text/phone vaccination campaigns have been taking place in the Waikato, directed by the Ministry of Health at a national level, but also by the Waikato DHB at a local level, to support localised events designed to lift the uptake of COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccinations in particular.
Read moreRead the latest from GPNZ, including short piece "More clarity on capitation funding expected next week".
Read moreRegulations have been made to enable payments to doctors for the reports they provide coroners under section 40 of the Coroners Act 2006.. More details to come around the “how” but from July coroners statutory reporting into the system will be paid. This came from a consistent voice at the GP leaders forum including the college, GPNZ, Genpro and the NZMA being heard by the MOH - thank you!
Read moreOn 17 May 2022 a confirmed case of monkeypox was notified by the United Kingdom. This is now a global outbreak with 131 cases confirmed in 19 countries outside of where monkeypox is endemic.
Read moreWaikato DHB and Pathlab have implemented a new LDL- cholesterol (LDL-C) equation.
Read moreThe breast imaging service and breast care services have created new referral forms to support better triage of patients.
Read moreThe Ministry of health has advised the DHBs that there is additional funding available to support MMR vaccination uptake. For general practice and community pharmacy, the vaccine administration fee will be topped up until 31 July 2022. The mechanism for payment of the top up is yet to be clarified but it is expected to be automatically paid.
Read moreView the latest updates regarding the Health System reform including information from the Minister of Health and a timeline of key dates.
Read moreThis programme supports mothers with their breastfeeding. Providing one on one support from other mothers as well as advice from a lactation consultant.
Read moreToitū Hauora is an annual event to support current and aspiring Māori health leaders. The event provides an opportunity to celebrate Māori solutions and achievements while creating a space for Māori to prioritise and plan for the future.
View eventProCare and Pinnacle are excited to announce the new training sessions for the national roll out of the ACC GP MRI service.
View eventThis Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) course will update your knowledge and skills to reauthorise as a vaccinator.
View eventThe 2022 flu immunisation programme for those aged 65 years and over is underway. Read all flu vaccination need-to-know information here.
Changes in legislation in 2018 allowed registered nurses along with nurse practitioners and general practitioners to complete driver license medicals.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a well respected organisation, providing counselling and advice to employees either face-to-face, over the phone or through e-counselling.