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An Amazing example of Communities pulling together

Rural communities pull together in tough times. The story below illustrates this. At approximately 8.38 am on 18th July at Lake Pukaki, near Twizel, two buses were travelling in convoy, as they transported a group of Chinese tourists to their next destination. Both buses rolled on black ice and tipped over. The fog that morning was heavy, resulting in low visibility.  This section of the road is notorious for its occasionally dangerous road conditions. Many accidents have occurred with drivers either not aware of the treacherous conditions or not paying close attention to the conditions. There were both adults and children on the buses. The group had come over to attend the World Choir Games in Auckland

Webinar: Navigating Assisted Dying in Rural Communities

The EOLC Act 2019 is the legal framework for AD in New Zealand. On Nov 7 2021, AD became a part of the health and disability system. Hear from Michael Nestmann - Health New Zealand - Manager Autonomy Team, Living Well National Commissioning and Dr Jo Scott-Jones - Pinnacle Health - Clinical Director, and Rural GP

Webinar: A Socially Accountable Rural Medical Program – the Waikato Graduate Entry Medical School

Dr Ross Lawrenson, Director of Medicine and Professor in Population Health at the University of Waikato, presented on the development of the third Waikato Medical School, offering insights into its planning, goals, and expected impact on healthcare in the region.

Rural Research Snapshot highlights struggle to have good health outcomes in rural areas.

For years, our rural healthcare workforce has known intuitively that those in rural areas have poorer health outcomes than those in urban areas, but there has been no clear data to show this. In 2022, academics from Otago and Waikato Universities developed a geographical definition of rurality for health purposes, finally enabling the sector to compare the health outcomes of those living in rural areas with those in or near cities.

Submission on changes to ACC regulations for Chinese Medicine, Paramedics and Audiometrists

Please find the link below for Hauora Taiwhenua's submission for to ACC on changes to ACC regulations for Chinese Medicine, Paramedics and Audiometrists. Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission on changes to ACC regulations for Chinese Medicine, Paramedics and Audiometrists. Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network has a vision of healthy and thriving rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. We strongly support the proposed changes as they will contribute to achieving this vision.

Rural Health Careers Programme – Hawkes Bay Rural School Visit Report

It is my pleasure to present what this group did on the Hawkes Bay region trip, visiting six schools over three days – Te Aute College, Havelock North High School, Central Hawkes Bay College, Napier Boys and Napier Girls High School and Iona and Woodford. A presentation was given to each school in the beginning followed by an interactive session for the remainder of the visit. How we split up the groups of tauira depended on the number of students.

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Background information on Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network is a collective organisation that advocates for the health and wellbeing of rural New Zealanders. We represent the breadth of the rural health sector and rural communities through our nine Chapters.

Our Chapters are:

  • Rural General Practice
  • Rural Nurses New Zealand
  • Rural Hospitals
  • Rural Midwifery & Maternity
  • Rural Communities Aotearoa
  • Rural Health Research and Education
  • Te Whare Taumata ō Whānau Whānui
  • Rural Scientific, Technical and Allied Health
  • Students of Rural Health Aotearoa

 

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