12 March, 2010
Health Minister's speech notes for Rural GP Network Conference
Speech Notes for New Zealand Rural General Practice Network Conference "Wired", Friday 12 March, Christchurch
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Associated Ministers
- Tony Ryall - Minister
- Jonathan Coleman - Associate Minister
- Tariana Turia - Associate Minister
- Peter Dunne - Associate Minister
10 March, 2010
National Maori Mental Health Nursing Hui: Listen to our heart beating
On Saturday night we attended the Regimental Dinner in Auckland, of the 28th Maori Battalion Association.
Read full speech >>5 March, 2010
Past Failures and New Solutions in Hepatitis B and C control in New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region
Tuatahi me mihi atu ki te mana whenua. Tena koutou o Mataatua waka. Tena hoki koutou o nga mata waka kua whakarauika nei i raro i te karanga o te ra
Read full speech >>2 March, 2010
$27 million extra for disability equipment and modifications
The Government will inject an extra $7 million immediately and another $20 million over the next two years to reduce waiting times and meet spiralling costs for equipment and modification services for disabled people.
Read full release >>26 February, 2010
Clinicians views sought on new Pharmac role
Clinicians are being asked for their views on an expanded role for Pharmac, which was a recommendation from the Ministerial Review Group last year.
Read full release >>25 February, 2010
Te Ao Marama Maori Hui a Tau 2010
I am so delighted to be here in Rotorua, for this Hui-a-Tau of Te Ao Marama, the Maori Dental Association.
Read full speech >>24 February, 2010
Bonding scheme for health grads expanded
The Government has expanded eligibility for its voluntary bonding scheme for health graduates working in hard to staff areas and specialties.
Read full release >>22 February, 2010
Govt approves Southern DHB merger plan
The Government has approved the Otago and Southland District Health Boards' plans to merge.
Read full release >>19 February, 2010
Breastfeeding photo winners announced
Eight regional winners and eight runners-up have been announced from hundreds of entries to the Ministry of Health's breastfeeding photo competition.
Read full release >>18 February, 2010
International Conference on Infant, Toddler and Preschooler Mental Health
Delivered on her behalf by Tania Cargo, MA, PGDipClinPsych Lecturer, Department of Psychological Medicine, Auckland University
Read full speech >>17 February, 2010
New approach to address poor oral health habits
The Government's reinvestment in child and adolescent oral health services is focused on teaching children and adolescents good oral health habits they can maintain for the rest of their lives, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today.
Read full release >>15 February, 2010
New Zealand hosts a World Health Organisation meeting
New Zealand is hosting a World Health Organisation meeting, opening tomorrow in Auckland, aimed at promoting people to quit smoking across more than 160 countries.
Read full release >>15 February, 2010
Inaugural International Indigenous Problem Gambling Symposium – Practice, research and knowledge gathering
I was proud to receive the invitation from Te Herenga Waka o te ora whanau, to speak at this auspicious event, the inaugural international indigenous problem gambling symposium.
Read full speech >>12 February, 2010
Health Minister's speech notes for RNZCGP Quality Symposium
Health Minister's speech notes for Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Wellington, 12 February 2010
Read full speech >>12 February, 2010
Greater focus on patient safety
A greater focus on quality improvement in the health service could save up to $100 million a year.
Read full release >>10 February, 2010
Poor Health Literacy of concern says Turia
A report released today by the Ministry of Health, "Kōrero Mārama: Health Literacy and Māori", shows a lot more needs to be done to improve the health literacy of New Zealanders.
Read full release >>5 February, 2010
Quality and safety push in maternity services
The Government has confirmed work is underway on the main recommendations from recent consultation on a Draft Maternity Action Plan.
Read full release >>4 February, 2010
New dedicated elective theatres for Auckland confirmed
Four new operating theatres dedicated to elective operations in Auckland, have been given the go-ahead by the Government.
Read full release >>29 January, 2010
Turia : ‘Public move to end tobacco sales ‘staggering'
A recent analysis of the 2008 Health and Lifestyles Survey conducted by the National Research Bureau reports overwhelming public support for ending tobacco sales.
Read full release >>22 January, 2010
Better support for family caregivers recommended
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the Government is considering ways to better support family members who care for their severely disabled adult children.
Read full release >>19 January, 2010
Poroporoaki: Tui Tenari
Minister of Disability Issues and Associate Minister of Health, Tariana Turia has today acknowledged her deep sadness at the passing of Tui Tenari.
Read full release >>18 January, 2010
Disability and Maori in New Zealand in 2006
Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, has today welcomed a report on Disability and Maori in New Zealand in 2006, commissioned by the Office for Disability Issues and published jointly with Statistics NZ. The report is one of a series presenting findings on disabled New Zealanders.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
New chair and board members for ALAC
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that Mr Rea Wikaira is the new chair of the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC), and there are two new board members.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
New director for Waitemata DHB
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Ms Wendy Lai to Waitemata District Health Board.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
Canterbury-West Coast DHB collaboration boosted
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that Canterbury DHB board member, Mr Peter Ballantyne has been cross-appointed to the West Coast DHB, while current West Coast board member Dr Paul McCormack will fill the Deputy Chair position.
Read full release >>17 December, 2009
Dunne: Suicide rates continue to decline
Suicide rates declined to 11.0 suicides per 100,000 people in 2007, the lowest rate since 1985 and a continuation of a downward trend over the past decade, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Auditor General's report welcomed
Health Minister Tony Ryall says today's report from the Auditor General's Office on certification and monitoring of rest homes identifies long standing shortcomings that the new Government began addressing when it took office.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Greater scope for Enrolled Nurses
Enrolled nurses will be able to take on more skilled work supporting registered nurses under changes announced by the Nursing Council.
Read full release >>4 December, 2009
Dunne: New beds, resources in battle against methamphetamine
Health sector action to address the country's methamphetamine problem is well underway, including up to 60 new treatment and social detoxification beds being available by the middle of next year, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today.
Read full release >>4 December, 2009
Health Minister's speech to ASMS Annual Conference 3 Dec 09
Health Minister, Tony Ryall's speech to the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) Annual Conference, Thursday 3 December – Wellington
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