ArticleCOVID-19
6 October 2021
Pulse oximetry in the community – the debate
In his latest blog, Dr Jo Scott-Jones discusses the use of pulse oximetry as a tool for managing COVID-19 in the community.
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ArticleGovernancePeople
29 September 2021
Helen Parker seconded to the Health System Reform Transition Unit
We are pleased to announce Helen Parker Pinnacle chief executive has been offered a six-month secondment to the Health System Reform Transition Unit for three days a week, starting next week.
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Article
14 September 2021
Carefirst target their vaccination efforts
Alongside delivering vaccinations to all those who are eligible, the team at Carefirst have been hard at work to target vaccination opportunities.
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Article
13 September 2021
Drive-thru at Devon a great success
Devon Medical quickly pivoted in order to ramp up their vaccination efforts. They've also taken a continuous improvement approach, learning and tweaking their processes as they go.
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ArticlePeople
9 August 2021
Congratulations 2021 RNZCGP award winners
At GP21: the Conference for General Practice, the College celebrated outstanding GPs throughout Aotearoa. Among the winners were two of our members - congratulations Dr Peter Fleischl and Dr Mark Taylor!
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ArticlePracticesPeople
27 July 2021
Wintec Health Services now home to two registered nurse prescribers
Wintec Health Services in Hamilton is now home to two nurse prescribers, as nurse Jo Brown has recently become a designated registered nurse prescriber in community health (designated RNPCH).
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ArticlePractices
19 July 2021
School leavers cards supporting transfer of student notes to Waikato practices
The School Based Health Services team has created wallet-sized cards for school leavers to take to their general practice in order to support the transition of their health records from their school health clinic.
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Article
6 July 2021
Fieldays TV: The mental health of our rural rangatahi/youth
The mental health of our young people in rural communities is at a tipping point. We hear from people passionate about improving youth wellbeing.
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