Government’s "Nasty" Vaccine Surprise
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 ...
Read MoreNurses Day celebrates primary health care
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
Read MoreMore understanding needed for chronic pain – survey
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 healt...
Read MoreUsing the web to stay healthy longer
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 exist...
Read MoreNew Tool To Help Children With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
An international study led by the University of Sydney has the potential to improve the design of clinical trials for the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a disorder which affects the peripheral nervous system.
Read MoreCampaign and Video Raises Awareness Around Bullying
The Mental Health Foundation is proud to lead the efforts on Pink Shirt Day, a national campaign aimed to raise awareness around how to prevent bullying. An annual day of action, Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa falls on May 18th, 2012.
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