Like many rural areas, Ōtorohanga faces GP shortages and growing demand for care. Rather than accept the status quo, the practice took a “grow your own” approach, creating a pipeline for nurses that runs from student placements to prescribing roles.

A recent audit of prescription errors across 68 pharmacies in Te Manawa Taki highlights the vital role pharmacists play in keeping patients safe. In his latest blog post, Dr Jo Scott-Jones reflects on the findings and shares key takeaways for general practice teams on reducing errors and improving communication.

This afternoon (Friday 28 November) when the doors at Fairfield Medical Centre close for the weekend, it’ll mark the end of an era. Not a building, not a service line, but a relationship that has stretched across decades and generations.

Pinnacle Inc. has announced the establishment of the Pinnacle Foundation, a new charitable trust that will reinvest surplus income from its profit-for-purpose entities back into primary care across Te Manawa Taki.

Heading into the Christmas–New Year break, careful planning helps ensure calm, continuous support for whānau at the end of life. In his latest blog post, Dr Jo Scott-Jones outlines key steps and legislative requirements to be aware of.

The Pinnacle Incorporated Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 at 5.30pm at the Pinnacle Offices, NWM building, 711 Victoria Street, Ground Floor, River Room.

In June we presented Kia Puāwai awards to three recipients from across our network and community.

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network clinical director Dr Jo Scott-Jones has been appointed to the government’s new Primary Care Advisory Group (PCAG), a ministerial committee established to maximise the contribution of primary care within Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system.

We welcome all members to join us for the Pinnacle Incorporated Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held at 5:30pm on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 at the Pinnacle Offices, Ground Floor, 711 Victoria St, Hamilton.

At Pinnacle Health our commitment to health equity goes beyond words — it is backed by evidence. Our medical director, Dr Jo Scott-Jones, recently joined partners in academia to examine how primary care can close gaps and improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes.