
5 May 2021
A PA (physician associate) could be the answer to your workforce pressures
Te Awamutu Medical Centre is helping to pioneer the use of physician associates in New Zealand general practice. They share their experiences with us.
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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.

5 May 2021
Te Awamutu Medical Centre is helping to pioneer the use of physician associates in New Zealand general practice. They share their experiences with us.
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4 May 2021
The Ventures data services team has developed new reporting to make it easier for practices to identify patients who are eligible for free flu vaccination.
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28 April 2021
Jo Scott-Jones, medical director, discusses the health and disability sector review changes, the anticipated impact on general practice, and what practices can do in preparation to get ahead of the curve.
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20 April 2021
RuralFest identifies key changes needed to improve health and wellbeing in rural communities, and takes those messages to Parliament. Dr Robin Baird, Te Kauwhata GP and Dr Jo Scott-Jones, GP and medical director report back on the 2021 event.
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8 March 2021
Bharat Mahajan, a 28 year old clinical services manager – mental health for Pinnacle has won the title of Mr Gay New Zealand 2021. Already recognised as a young leader in the health sector, Bharat impressed the judges and the voting public to take the winner’s sash at The Big Gay Out in February.
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3 March 2021
Every fortnight inside a whare at Parihaka Papakāinga in Taranaki, people can be found laughing and catching up with whānau in the Whakaihu Taiora clinic waiting room. They’re there because of a new health initiative designed to respond to community need.
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24 February 2021
The Ventures data services team is a highly skilled group of data experts who support Pinnacle and the practice network. Find out what's coming up next from the team.
Read more22 February 2021
Kathy joined Pinnacle earlier this month as clinical diabetes specialist for Waikato, replacing the role previously held by Anne Waterman.
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