Rheumatic fever update
Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Tairāwhiti | Clinical | Management | 11/02/2025

An update from Dr Jo Scott-Jones, clinical director. We all know the lifelong impact of rheumatic fever, and whilst not every case is clearly linked to a sore throat, and not everyone who gets it presents with a sore throat to their GP, we all are acutely aware of the value add we can make by simply recognising and treating people at risk.  

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Pertussis (whooping cough) update
Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Tairāwhiti | Clinical | 29/01/2025

In the first 10 days of 2025 there were x3 pertussis cases in Tairawhiti, x5 cases in Taranaki, x5 cases in Lakes, x6 cases in Waikato, and x18 cases in the Bay of Plenty. Please continue to be on alert. View the key messages for GPs here.

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Te Whatu Ora public health advisory: Be vigilant for measles in travellers from South-East Asia
Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Tairāwhiti | Clinical | 29/01/2025

NPHS is alerting healthcare professionals to an escalating risk of measles in people who have travelled to South-East Asia. This follows a rapid increase in imported measles cases reported in Australia since December 2024, all of which were linked to travel to this region. Cases have been reported in multiple states including Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

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New Plymouth Sexual Health Clinic updated opening hours
Taranaki | Clinical | 28/01/2025

Due to a staff vacancy, less Sexual Health Clinic appointments are currently available. Referrals from general practice are still welcomed, but please be aware patients requiring biopsy may need to be waitlisted for service. Alternatively they could be referred to other services such as dermatology, gynaecology or urology. View the updated opening hours here.

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Introducing EAP Services and Habit Health’s Wellbeing Hub
Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Tairāwhiti | Clinical | Management | 28/01/2025

Whether you’re looking to manage your personal health and fitness or foster healthy workplace relationships, the Wellbeing Hub provides information and tools to help you tackle challenges before they become overwhelming. Sign-up to get started.

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Waikato Medical Research Foundation grant applications available
Waikato | Clinical | Management | 20/08/2024

The Waikato Medical Research Foundation exists to support and encourage research within the Waikato region and to assist in the publication of the results of this research. The Foundation awards grants that contribute to the overall costs of the research project but do not fund overheads nor profit. Grant applications of up to $50,000 are welcomed.

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