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Nelson Bays Primary Health (PHO) News - 9th March 2009

Welcome to another edition of the Nelson Bays Primary Health fortnightly newsletter.

Primary Health News:

The following information is of particular relevance to GPs, Primary Health Care Nurses and other health care providers throughout the region.

Nelson Marlborough Health Quality and Innovation Awards.

Entries open on 16 March

 

All health providers funded by the DHB are eligible to enter. The evaluation panel are looking for health related activities that encourage innovation, increase patient safety and promote excellence in quality. Entries are welcome from groups as well as individuals.

The awards are for projects or initiatives that have been active long enough to be able to show evidence of improvement or innovation.

 

 

There are four categories for entries, based on best practice:

  • Clinical care improvement;
  • Collaborating for health Improvement;
  • Research and Innovation
  • and Whanau Ora.

The local evaluation panel will be made up of representatives from the DHB, primary health care organisations, and relevant external agencies or experts.

 

The overall award winner will receive $3000, and the four category winners $2000 each. The prize money is for the service, agency or organisation originating the project to use in professional development and education or service enhancement.

 

Entries close 29 May, 2009.

 

For more information about the awards go to www.nmdhb.govt.nz/ProgrammesProjects.aspx?CID=393

 

South Island Cancer Nurses Network - Session One

Cancer Nursing in the 21st Century - 19 March,  5.30 - 7pm

 

This session is relevant for all nurses who are working with patients with a cancer diagnosis. This will be done b y Video Link (via the Telepaed network)

 

For more details please download the information sheet. (pdf)

 

The 2009 Influenza Immunisation Campaign

 

Influenza is a major killer. Currently more than 400 people die each year in New Zealand from influenza. A more deadly strain of influenza virus circulating this year, together with rising drug resistance and New Zealand’s low immunisation rates, has influenza experts worried.

Christchurch virologist Lance Jennings says New Zealand is due for a more serious influenza season, as the past few have been mild.

 

This year’s influenza vaccine contains protection against a Brisbane-like strain which killed six children in Australia last year which medical authorities in Europe are warning it could be the most deadly influenza virus they have seen for 20 years.

 

Key messages for this campaign are:

  • Immunisation is the best protection against the influenza virus as there is no natural immunity to seasonal influenza.
  • Influenza does not result from vaccination; a person may feel a little off  for a day or two but rarely does it develop into influenza
  • Immunisation is free from your general practitioner if you are over 65 years or if you are living with a chronic medical condition.
  • Check with your doctor or nurse to see whether you are eligible for free immunisation.

 

 

 

 

Professional Development:

 

 National Maori Mens Health Conference

The inaugural National Maori Mens Health Conference will be held in Blenheim on the 17th-19th June 2009 at the Marlborough Conference Centre.

 

 

 

Distinguished keynote speakers include:

  • Professor Kekuni Blaisdell of Hawaii
  • Dr Mark Wenitong of Australia
  • Moana Jackson
  • Naida Glavish
  • Dr Rhys Jones
  • Awanuiarangi Black

The theme of the conference will be addressing "Ko Wai Au" so be part of the solutions and join us in addressing Tane Ora.

 

For further information and to register check out the website www.taneora.co.nz

 

National Care Management Conference 2009

Sink or Swim: The Future of Care in the Community

18 - 20 March 2009, Duxton Hotel, Wellington

 

***Registrations Close Next Friday***

 

View the final conference programme & register online at
http://www.nursemaude.org.nz/conference_2009/default.aspx

 

 

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.

 

Living a Healthy Life Self Management for Chronic Conditions Course:

Arthritis New Zealand

6 Weekly sessions commencing  Monday 18th May. Download information here (pdf)

 

Green Prescription News for February: Download newsletter (pdf) 

 

Kidpower Information: Download newsletter (pdf)

Information about upcoming sessions is available at http://www.bewell.org.nz/kidpower 

 

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