ArticlePreventative care
6 January 2025
Drive-through event makes immunisation more convenient and accessible
Drive-throughs aren’t just for fast food — they’re now making healthcare quicker and more accessible too.
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ArticlePreventative care
22 December 2024
Sudden end to bowel screening age extension in Waikato leaves Māori and Pasifika peoples vulnerable
Te Whatu Ora's decision to halt the age extension of bowel screening for Māori and Pasifika peoples in Waikato from 4 December has left many without access to potentially life-saving tests.
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ArticlePracticesFunding
15 December 2024
An important message from CEO Justin Butcher: Funding increase from 1 April 2025
It has been a tough year for health, and primary care in particular, but we are pleased to have identified opportunities to improve the way we fund our practices.
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ArticlePreventative careRespiratory
2 December 2024
Pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic declared across Aotearoa
The National Public Health Service and the Public Health Agency have declared a national pertussis epidemic. Te Whatu Ora is asking healthcare professionals to please remain vigilant for people presenting with symptoms and to continue to promote vaccinations to protect vulnerable groups. Pinnacle has compiled information and resources for practice teams.
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ArticlePeopleEquity
27 November 2024
Increasing health outcomes through equity and kotahitanga
As a primary health organisation, we see firsthand the challenges faced by our communities, particularly those most vulnerable. Te Tiriti o Waitangi has long served as a foundation for addressing inequities in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly in healthcare.
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Article
22 November 2024
Whooping cough (pertussis) alert
Find out more about whooping cough, also known as pertussis, and what you can do to protect you and your whānau.
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ArticlePracticesPractice development
19 November 2024
New practice management toolkit designed to provide support to practices
Pinnacle development managers have created a toolkit to provide essential tools and resources to support practice managers, business managers, and other staff involved in the management of general practice. It aims to streamline administrative tasks, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the quality of care and services delivered at practice level.
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ArticleEquityPeople
17 November 2024
Fortnightly clinic provides healthcare access for vulnerable communities in Raglan
Fortnightly clinics at two Raglan marae have enabled Raglan Medical to engage with some of the most vulnerable members of its Waikato west coast community.
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