ArticlePeoplePractices
17 February 2021
Taranaki office update – a welcome home and a fond farewell
Pinnacle has recently welcomed Dwayne Tamatea (known to us all as Tama) as the new practice network lead for Taranaki.
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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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ArticleTechnologyPractices
12 October 2020
The stethoscope of the future: POCUS initiative kicks off with rural GPs
Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) was rolled out to 29 rural GP practices across the Pinnacle network in September, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from clinicians.
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ArticleEquityPractices
30 September 2020
Collaborative approach makes a difference in Rotorua’s Eastside
A collaborative, community-led health and social service is making a difference in Rotorua’s Eastside community, an area where high levels of deprivation and inequity mean many whānau experience complex, often multi-generational health and social support needs.
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ArticleTechnologyPractices
20 March 2019
How Ōtorohanga Medical is encouraging patient portal uptake
Ōtorohanga Medical has experienced a steady rise in the number of patients accessing their patient portal since beginning their push in September 2018.
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25 June 2018
Health Te Aroha – Feeling the benefit - A Health Care Home case study
Hayley Scott, GP Owner writes on how she feels about making the shift to Health Care Home.
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ArticleModels of carePractices
25 June 2018
Hauraki Plains Health Centre – On the path - A Health Care Home case study
The owners of Hauraki Plains Health Centre were considering walking away from their practice rather than face burn out when the Health Care Home offered them a vision of a sustainable way forward.
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