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Pinnacle MHN contract directly with Waikato community podiatrists to provide care for patients with diabetes who have had a foot check that determines they are high risk. This care is provided across the region.
View detailsThe Waikato strength and balance service aims to decrease the incidence and severity of falls in older adults by improving their strength and balance, increasing function and confidence and maintaining their long-term independence.
View detailsThis service provides funding for the initial testing for COVID-19. This funding incorporates both RAT and PCR swabs. If there is a requirement for a RAT to be carried out by a clinician for an in-person consultation, this will only be funded if it is positive AND the patient meets criteria for anti-viral medications. No simultaneous claiming against any other funding stream can be made.
View detailsVaccination for people and whānau eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
View detailsTreatment of children under 5 years with acute croup that can be safely managed in the community.
View detailsTreatment of patients with suspected DVT (excluding pregnancy and ACC) with a Wells Score of >= 2 or a positive D-dimer.
View detailsIV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community.
View detailsThis programme is available for women with diabetes in pregnancy who need to start insulin and have been referred by the diabetes in pregnancy team.
View detailsThis new programme is a collaboration between Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa (Facilitation Service) and general practices.
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