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Participants wanted: Primary community and rural nurses study
Researchers from the University of Waikato are seeking primary, community, and rural nurses who worked in Tairāwhiti during Cyclone Hale and/or Cyclone Gabrielle to share their experiences. The study aims to better understand the challenges, adaptations, and supports that helped nurses continue caring for their communities in the aftermath of these events.
Read moreDiscounted cyber security assessment for general practices
Health Accelerator has partnered with PenTest NZ to offer general practices a 25 per cent discount on an independent cyber security assessment — around $1,000 off for most practices.
Read moreEOI: Financial support for PMAANZ 2026 conference
Read moreACC medical certification dashboard now live
Read moreGPs invited to contribute to medical curriculum development
Read moreExpressions of interest open for primary care medical pathway
To help Te Whatu Ora understand the potential interest from primary care employers, they are asking for expressions of interest (EOIs) from general practices who may want to host placements from 2026.
Read moreTe Whatu Ora nursing scholarships are open
Scholarships of up to $45,000 a year will be available for 120 registered nurses working in primary or community care. The funding can cover tuition, incentives for you and your employer, and travel/accommodation if needed. Applications close 30 September.
Read moreMedtech and Medtech Evolution users: Bowel screening Patient Prompt enhancements
Te Manawa Taki (Midlands) bowel screening was added into the Patient Prompt in 2022. Te Whatu Ora is pleased to share that further enhancements were made to the Bowel Screening Patient Prompt on Wednesday 10 September.
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