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Welcome to another edition of the Nelson
Bays Primary Health fortnightly newsletter.
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reason you can't view the newsletter properly in your email you can
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Nelson Bays Primary Health
News:
The Nelson Bays Health Directory Lives Again!! 
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Download a copy
now.
We are proud to announce the launch of
the 2009 Nelson Bays Health Directory. We hope that this directory
will keep you well informed and up-do-date with the vast number of
services available in our communities which can help you meet the
needs of your clients. We have so much to offer our clients and we
hope this resource will assist us to work together more easily.
Please let us know if you would like to recommend other services to
be included.
This version of the Health Resource Directory
was published in August 2009. Information was correct at the
time of publishing but we acknowledge that changes may occur past
the print date.
For the most up to date information please
visit our webpage at http://www.bewell.org.nz/healthdirectory
A “pdf” version will also be available on our
website which will contain the most up-to-date information and will
be updated on a monthly basis.
If you do find a mistake or need to update
information please fill in the form which is located on our
website. Please fill this in and either: Fax to 03 539 4958
Attn: Tessa or email to Tessa.Donald@nelsonpho.org.nz
New Mental
Health Brief Intervention Service in Motueka
Nelson Bays
Primary Health is expanding Motueka services for people with mild to
moderate mental health problems. For more information go to http://www.bewell.org.nz/pmhi-new-service
Primary Health
Care News:
Pathways through
parental separation:
The experiences of a group of
non-resident fathers innovative practice fund.
 This report,
authored by David Mitchell and Philip Chapman (C
& M Associates (2006) Ltd), details a research project
supported by the Families Commission through its Innovative Practice
Fund. Ethical approval for the project was obtained from the Upper
South B Regional Ethics Committee.
The project utilised a qualitative research process to uncover
New Zealand non-resident fathers’ perspectives on managing a
constructive pathway through separation from their ex partner.
Download the publication here
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Rural General
Practice
Update on current
issues
In March of this year, the New Zealand Rural
General Practice Network and the New Zealand Institute of Rural
Health instigated a meeting with a number of stakeholders in rural
health, to update on current issues and to plan future actions.
There have been three subsequent meetings. Read
more here.
Professional
Development:
SI Cancer Nurse Network
Topic: Cancer Treatments. Thursday 20th
August 5.30 (sharp) - 7pm.
 Presenter: Dr Bridget A Robinson BMedSc MD(Otago)
FRACP
Videoconference across the South Island.
THURSDAY 20 August
5.30 (sharp) – 7pm
Register your attendance by email with Pauline.boereboom@sissal.govt.nz
Include your name, phone number, email and site that you will linking
from. Phone Pauline if you have questions ph: 03 372
3016
NMDHB Graduate Nurse Programme.
January 2010 Intake - Primary Health
Positions
Applications are invited for this twelve month fixed term
position, designed to assist your transition to practice. The
programme provides a supportive environment and planned practice
development. We offer a mix of full year and 6month rotation
placements in rural, district nursing, public health, general
practice & paediatric/well child continuum.
This is supported by Nelson Bays Primary Health & Kimi Hauora
Wairau.
Please go to http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/NurseEntryPracticeProgramme.aspx
for application
details.
New Zealand Healthcare
Summit 2009.
7th and 8th October - Sky City
Auckland
 NZ Healthcare Summit is a two day event
focusing on key issues in the funding, development, management, and
productive use of New Zealand’s healthcare resources. It brings
together all the stakeholders from both the public and private
sector in New Zealand healthcare including government; District
Health Boards; private healthcare providers; hospitals;
pharmaceuticals; industry associations; product and equipment
suppliers.
Click
here for the event
website.
Easy Evaluation 3 Day Workshop.
8 – 10 September
2009,
Nelson.
For people working in public health with
little evaluation experience. This course is fully funded by the
Ministry of Health. For more information download
the information sheet.
Cutting Edge 2009.
10-11 September 2009, Te Papa,
Wellington.
 Cutting Edge is the national conference for
the addiction treatment sector. This year’s theme -- Our Place, Our
Future -- reflects the challenges facing the addiction workforce as
it tackles the issues of bringing alcohol, drug, gambling and tobacco
cessation together into a more coherent service for the public. The
conference will focus on treatment interventions that address
wellness, recovery from dependence, and work with
clients.
Early Bird registrations close 7
August! Website: http://www.cmsl.co.nz/default,3065.sm
Other Notices and
Links:
The following information may be of
interest to all Primary Health Care providers, community based
groups and those interested in wellness throughout the region.
The Big Latch On 2009.
World
Breastfeeding Week and "Latch On" 2009
7th August
2009
Just a reminder that "Latch On" events will be happening
across the district as we count down to the 10.30am latch
on time on Friday August 7th.
For
more information go to http://www.bewell.org.nz/biglatchon
The Girls Project.
Wednesday 12
August
2:30.
You are invited to join the Research Team and
celebrate the launch of The Girls’ Project. A study of young women’s
anti-social and violent behaviour. Learn how you, your
agency or your school can become involved in the project.
Hosted by Stopping Violence Services,
Nelson at 124 Vanguard St, Nelson info@svsnn.org.nz
A yummy
afternoon tea provided.
Please RSVP by email before 7
August for catering purposes.
Project kindly supported
by Lottery Community Research Fund!
Goodie in a Hoodie.
 International Youth Day and Hoodie Day
12 August
2009
Wear a hoodie to mark UN's
International Youth Day & Hoodie Day Wednesday 12 August. For
more info go to the website. http://www.nzaahd.org.nz/index.php/youth-development/hoodie-day
New Course - "Living Well".
6
day course over 6 weeks.
Commencing 28th
September.
This course is for anyone who is living with any
chronic illness or medical condition. The course is run by the
Arthritis Educator and Jude McNabb, Manager Volunteer Services,
Nelson.
For more information download
information here.
 The Be Well Community
Nurse, Penny Molnar, is available to assist GPs and
Practice Nurses with accessing services and resources that fall
outside their areas of work. Contact Penny ~ Monday to
Thursdays on 546 8385 or 021
349819
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