Call for Reform Growing
The call for fundamental reforms of the aged care sector is growing after a report into the death of a resident at a Timaru…
HEALTH + WELLBEING
Digital Health gets Funding Injection
New Zealand’s leading digital health umbrella group says Aotearoa is getting the injection of funding it has been calling for to bring the public…
Yoga NZ links with Indian High Commission
Yoga New Zealand and the High Commission of India in New Zealand have connected and are intent on developing a deeper relationship with international…
Budget 2021: Health Research Funding Fails the Team of Five Million
“New Zealanders have been badly let down by Budget 2021’s diminishing support for health research,” according to New Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) Chief…
Budget A Kick in the Guts for Rest Homes
Yet again, the Budget has ignored rest homes, accelerating already dire nursing shortages, putting more pressure on already overworked staff and having flow-on impacts…
Study Suggests Regular Exercise Can Help with COVID-19 Symptoms
ExerciseNZ fully supports a UK study that has suggested regular exercise can improve the recovery of people with lasting symptoms of COVID-19. Researchers in Leicester…
Art Therapy Beneficial for Older Adults
Art therapy is a creative way for older adults to manage pain and stress and feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapeutic art experiences can…
Biotech Research Helping Medical & Environmental
New Zealand med-tech companies are using research in biotechnology to help developments in medicine, protective equipment and sensors, according to BiotechNZ executive director Dr…
Waiheke Medical Centre Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations
Waiheke Medical Centre is the first General Practice clinic in Auckland to begin vaccinating patients against COVID-19 this month. The clinic will continue to…
Walking the Talk with Healthy Options
Healthy drink options as standard in Bay of Plenty hospital cafes and vending machines is ‘walking the talk’ say health experts. From this month…
Tapuhi Kaitiaki Awards Recognise Māori Nurses
Te Rūnanga o Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa and PHARMAC – Te Pātaka Whaioranga is proud to open submissions for the fourth annual PHARMAC…
NZNO DHB Members Vote to Strike!
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) will be issuing strike notices to the country’s district health boards (DHBs) after its 30,000 members who work…