Press Release – Health Research Council
Funding boost helps New Zealand researchers protect our minds and memories
Keeping our brains sharp and memories alive is the focus of at least two research projects that have just received a significant funding boost from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC). Read more »
Press Release – MND New Zealand
Trapped inside a body that no longer works, unable to speak, move or, eventually, breathe. People living with motor neurone disease know this is how their life will end, and it is a terrifying fate. Read more »
Press Release – Birthcare
Auckland District Health Board, Birthcare and Auckland University of Technology’s Primary Birthing Project support value of primary, midwife-led birth. Read more »
Press Release – Bay Of Plenty DHB
Two very special women who have been putting smiles on children’s faces for nearly 50 years are being celebrated.
Press Release – Eye Institute
14 June 2018
Trust launched to help vulnerable New Zealanders at risk of losing vision Read more »
Press Release – Massey University
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
New research from Massey University and the University of Auckland suggests more focus in the health sector is needed to foster culturally appropriate food practices for older Māori that may lead to less hospitalisations and lower mortality rates. Read more »
Press Release – Auckland University of Technology
Ethnic disparities in access to
New Zealand’s chronic pain services
With New Zealand’s high prevalence of chronic pain, diverse cultural mix and disparities in healthcare, it seems pertinent to examine whether our chronic pain services are meeting the needs of the population. Read more »
Press Release – Grow Ltd
Get Inspired at the National Zero Suicide Forum 2018
Each week I see news reports and read data telling me that there is a growing need to increase and improve the support that those experiencing mental distress can access in New Zealand. Read more »
Press Release – Dementia New Zealand
Dementia NZ Applauds Strengthened Monitoring of Dementia Units – and Calls for Better Support for Those Living Independently
“A much-needed step in the right direction” is how Dementia New Zealand CEO Paul Sullivan describes the announcement of increased monitoring of dementia units. Read more »
Press Release – Socialist Equality Group
Vote No to Sellout of New Zealand Nurses! Build Rank-And-File Committees!
The struggle of New Zealand hospital workers for decent wages and conditions is at a crossroads. This week and next, 27,000 public hospital nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are voting on an offer from District Health Boards (DHBs) to increase pay by 9 percent over two years and slightly raise staffing levels. Read more »
Press Release – Heart Kids
Cattle vs Kids: What‘s More Important?
Heart Kids, the New Zealand charity representing those children affected by Rheumatic Heart Disease is calling for more action over eradicating the disease.
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Press Release – Hapai Te Hauora
Plain package cigarettes now in full effect but critiqued for lack of industry targeting
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Read more »
Press Release – Auckland University
A study of more than 1800 New Zealanders has found a significant number of people on antidepressants believe the drugs are addictive and more than half report experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Read more »
Press Release – Lorelei Mason Health
Ground-breaking Study Shows Too Much Oxygen Risks Patient Death
Oxygen … it’s routinely given to support acutely sick patients around the world every day. But a new study, co-authored by a New Zealand doctor and researcher, now shows that too much of it increases the risk of death for acutely unwell patients. Read more »
Press Release – Auckland Disability Law
Auckland Disability Law (ADL) is delighted that Martine Abel-Williamson has been awarded the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to people with disabilities in this year’s Queen’s Honour List. Read more »
Press Release – End Smoking NZ
End Smoking New Zealand is pleased to see Swedish snus will soon be available in New Zealand, something it has been lobbying for, for more than a decade. Read more »
Press Release – Bayer NZ
Treatment to tackle the country’s two leading causes of blindness[1],[2] now funded on the Pharmaceutical Schedule Read more »
Press Release – Auckland Regional Public Health Service
Public health officials will be working with licensed clubs, theatres and hospitality venues over Auckland in the upcoming months to ensure compliance with the Smoke-free Environments Act. Read more »
Press Release – University of Auckland
Press Release – Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Public health services in crisis require urgent fix from Government
28 MAY 2018 • MEDIA RELEASE – ASMS Read more »
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