Amidst New Zealand’s ever-increasing diabetes epidemic, unique support to re-engage patients with diabetes back to primary care is proving successful in the Waikato.
Read morePinnacle is proud to announce we have partnered with EMA (Employers Manufacturers Association) and to provide practice managers and owners with membership for one year, beginning 1 July 2022.
Read morePeople using Accuretic will need to get a new prescription to change to an alternative high blood pressure medicine as soon as possible.
Read moreView the latest updates regarding the Health System Reform including information from the Minister of Health.
Read morePayments for completing medical reports requested by a coroner under section 40 of the Coroners Act 2006 (s 40 reports) are to come into affect from 1 July.
Read moreIntroducing Dr Frances Hughes will be speaking at our Pinnacle nursing conference on Saturday 19 November at our Hamilton office. Read more about Frances in her bio.
Read moreIntroducing Dr Lynne Maher who will be speaking at our Pinnacle nursing conference on Satursday 19 November at our Hamilton office. Read more about Lynne in her bio.
Read moreRead the latest from GPNZ including PHO leaders consider future of general practice and primary care network management, GPNZ Māori health leads update, GPNZ welcomes Hemaima Reihana-Tait - Kaiārahi Māori and more.
Read moreDo you want to know how to improve your day to day processes and systems in primary care nursing? Not sure how to use your standing order policy? Are you wondering if your recall systems are the best they could be? Please take a few moments to participate in a short survey to establish if there is an appetite for hold some virtual education sessions around these sorts of topics. The nursing team at Pinnacle would love to hear back from nurses working at all levels in primary care.
Read moreThe service utilisation data/clinical event export is due on 1 July. When completing the export, please ensure you select the dates 1 April to 30 June.
Read moreAllergy New Zealand provides evidence-based information and support to people whose lives are affected by allergies. Their medical advisors have recently updated the Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Guidelines for Schools and Kura with a goal to build confidence in school staff responsible for the health management, protection, and care of those students who are doctor-diagnosed as at risk of allergies and anaphylaxis.
Read moreHealth Navigator has launched Te Kete Haerenga, an online self-management toolkit designed to empower all people living with one or more long-term health conditions. The toolkit provides easy to understand care-planning information that both patients and clinicians can use. It’s a practical resource for nurses, health coaches, dietitians, and other health providers to support long-term condition management within a patient/practitioner partnership.
Read moreEMA membership will empower people leaders within your practice to improve their knowledge and skills in a range of areas. Come along to a webinar to meet the team from EMA and understand how they can support your practice.
View eventThese one hour online sessions are aimed at providing multiple options for professional development.
View eventJoin Dr Jo Scott-Jones on the second Thursday of every month for a Zoom meeting with GPs.
View eventInformation and advice on keeping you and your practice team safe during COVID-19.
Advice and resources for business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We can anticipate that a “surge” of COVID-19 cases will occur across our rohe, impacting all communities.