HSCR: Health Services Consumer Research

Additional Funding For Support Services Welcomed

Scoop NZ - General — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:21:00 +0000

The New Zealand Home Health Association welcomes the additional spending on home and community services announced by the Minister of Health this week.

Cambridge man marks 125th anniversary – with an operation

Scoop NZ - General — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:09:00 +0000

A 72-year-old Cambridge man called John made history today when he had a two and a half hour laparoscopic appendectomy at Waikato Hospital starting on the stroke of midnight.

Free Breastscreening Appointments on Offer in Glen Eden

Scoop NZ - General — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 +0000

Free Breastscreening Appointments on Offer in Glen Eden Women in western Auckland are being encouraged to get a free mammogram when BreastScreen Waitemata Northland’s digital mobile screening unit visits Glen Eden for the first time next month. Moira ...

Landmark disability decision highlights cheap approach

Voxy News Engine — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:15:27 +0000

A landmark court decision highlights the government's reluctance to properly fund and prioritise support for people with disabilities, according to the PSA.

Free Breastscreening Appointments on Offer in Stanmore Bay

Scoop NZ - General — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:39:00 +0000

Women in Stanmore Bay are being encouraged to get a free mammogram when BreastScreen Waitemata Northland’s digital mobile screening unit visits their area over the coming weeks.

NZers invited to celebrate Pink Shirt Day

Voxy News Engine — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:30:02 +0000

Pink Shirt Day is an annual day of action which aims to reduce bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting positive social relationships.

Government’s "Nasty" Vaccine Surprise

Scoop NZ - General — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:55:00 +0000

A document obtained under the Official Information Act shows that the government plans to link children's vaccinations with parental benefits in the "second Welfare Reform Bill", due to be introduced into Parliament in the second half ...

Nurses Day celebrates primary health care

Voxy News Engine — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:23:28 +0000

With International Nurses Day approaching on May 12th the New Zealand College of Primary Health Care Nurses, NZNO is keen to showcase the amazing service community nurses provide and the shift in nursing patterns

More understanding needed for chronic pain – survey

Voxy News Engine — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:13:59 +0000

A recent phone poll of over 1,600 New Zealand adults commissioned by Pfizer New Zealand in partnership with Arthritis New Zealand shows that many people who experience chronic pain feel their condition is misunderstood by society and sometimes by healthcare professionals.

Using the web to stay healthy longer

Voxy News Engine — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:16:02 +0000

New Zealand's 1st major 'Ask The Expert' health web feature launched itself to the public, in February 2012, to assist Kiwis with their most pressing health concerns and aspirations. The interactive service aims to help bridge the gap between our existing knowledge of the body, mind and spirit.