ArticlePeople
6 October 2024
Funding boost pays off
Lana Reed makes dreams come true. Part of the Pinnacle Tairāwhiti care coordinator’s job is to equip individuals with the tools they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
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The latest news, stories and updates from across Pinnacle and our network, including blogs and reflections on primary care and community health.
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ArticlePracticesPeople
2 October 2024
It’s time to go, says Sally
Mention the word retirement to Sally Davies and she quickly responds by saying she is still working a day a week but come December that will be it.
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ArticlePracticesRural
14 August 2024
New Extended Care Paramedic service supports primary care in Northern Coromandel
A new Extended Care Paramedic (ECP) initiative has been launched in Northern Coromandel in response to community-identified health needs developed through locality planning and partnerships.
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ArticlePeople
31 July 2024
Pinnacle at GP24
Pinnacle was a prominent contributor to the RNZCGP conference participating in several presentations and panel discussions. Congratulations to Dr Dave Maplesden on his Distinguished Fellowship and to Dr Hayley Scott who received the Eric Elder Medal.
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ArticlePracticesPeople
16 July 2024
Strategic partnership with K'aute Pasifika
This week we are announcing a strategic partnership between Pinnacle Incorporated and K'aute Pasifika, forming a new venture named Fatu Lalaga. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our shared commitment to provide excellent and equitable healthcare for Pacific, Māori, and priority populations.
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ArticlePreventative care
3 July 2024
Support to Screening Waikato: Meet the team
The purpose of the Waikato Support to Screening - cervical service is to provide targeted follow-up, community outreach and support to priority group women, and people with a cervix, who have barriers to accessing cervical screening.
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Article
27 June 2024
Changes to COVID-19 telehealth services (effective 1 July 2024)
As Aotearoa New Zealand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic transitions to a business as usual approach, some specific COVID-19 telehealth services are being decommissioned from 1 July.
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ArticleFundingAdvocacy
26 June 2024
Disappointing capitation moves us further away from Pae Ora goals
With the annual increase in funding for general practices falling well short of expectations, it’s difficult not to be cynical about the future of primary healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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