This is our main page for COVID-19 vaccination rollout information. It contains the most recent and important updates. Please also see our resources section.
Read moreTester training will be organised for all localities. Currently Waikato dates are confirmed and information for other localities will be shared as soon as possible.
Read moreBharat Mahajan, a 28 year old clinical services manager – mental health for Pinnacle has won the title of Mr Gay New Zealand 2021. Already recognised as a young leader in the health sector, Bharat impressed the judges and the voting public to take the winner’s sash at The Big Gay Out in February.
Read moreTaranaki District Health Board has updated the forms used to order cellulitis kits and Clexane. Please ensure you replace any old forms you may have in your practice.
Read moreIn August 2018 the Waikato DHB approved a programme enabling registered nurses (RNs), through delegated authority, to order specified lab investigations on behalf of their practitioners. This supports the work nurses do with a range of patients and whānau and is the only approved system in place for registered nurses to sign lab forms on behalf of practitioners.
Read moreThe Ministry of Health's first issue of their new Data and Digital update is available online featuring technology enabling the vaccine rollout and more.
Read moreHospice Taranaki has appointed medical director, Dr Tom Reid, who is interested to further strengthen Hospices' relationships with community GP networks that support their work.
Read moreFollowing practice feedback, and with agreement from the clinical group overseeing the programme, lesions that are recommended for removal by MoleMapTM can now be funded by this programme. Any other lesion must be triaged, as usual, by Waikato Teledermatology.
Read moreRead the latest update from Tairāwhiti DHB GP liaison Anna Meuli covering a community clinic update, limited availabiity for the stress ECHO, COVID-19 vaccine safety, and a clinical pharmacy update from Dianna Gibbs.
Read moreA reminder that funding is provided to all practices in all localities to ensure screening is provided at no cost to priority women.
Read moreThis education Zoom session will showcase the value and potential of the primary care assistant (PCA) role in an extended general practice team.
View eventMobile Health and Rural Nurses New Zealand are hosting a Zoom webinar led by Tiffany Hodgson, a physician associate at Cambridge Family Health.
View eventVentures invites indici™ users who manage rosters to attend a webinar.
View eventThe 2021 flu immunisation programme for those aged 65 years and over is underway. Read all flu vaccination need-to-know information here.
Guests Dr Will Reedy and Dr Jeff Lowe discuss the use of patient portals as a means of consumer empowerment and how to improve uptake of portals in New Zealand.