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Māori & Pasifika patients get quicker access to MRI reports under pilot project
Māori and Pasifika patients have received quicker access to MRI reports under a successful pilot project set to be rolled out across the country, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Primary Care.
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Polio survivor speaks out about his life with the disease
"I thought I was an ordinary kid until I reached school - when the other school kids started to give me nasty nicknames." Very hurtful were the memories polio survivor Phillip Rudolph remembers growing up in Manurewa, Auckland. In 1958, as a new-born baby Rudolph contracted the disease. His attempts to live a normal life were hindered because of his condition and led him to a turbulent life of crime. Since Rudolph has become a voice for other Polio survivors.
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Hui called to address organ transplant issues
Māori are more likely to suffer from renal failure and diabetes, yet they're the least likely to undergo organ transplants. In the Hawkes Bay more than 70% of the population receiving dialysis are Maori and to increase awareness around donating and receiving organs a hui was held in the region today to better inform health providers and iwi organisations.
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Māori support for Muslim community continues
Health providers from Canterbury and Auckland have been working together to support the Muslim community since the tragic events in March. Today members from the Muslim community and Māori health representatives gathered at Rehua Marae to boost the kaupapa Māori driven mental health support they provide
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2025 smokefree goals ‘a long way off’
Arnah Rewha, a full-time smoker is adamant she will switch to vaping if the Government addresses urgent knowledge gaps around the effects vaping products have on people in New Zealand. This comes as anti-smoking experts look for better outcomes for vapers.
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Mātauranga Māori could help to manage dementia
Dr Margaret Dudley, from the University of Auckland, is leading a research project to try and find a treatment for Māori with dementia.
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A holistic approach to supporting Māori with cancer
When Rangi Mahuika was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago she felt alone and that support for her through her time of need wasn't forthcoming. A friend suggested the Te Mauri cancer support group based at Lower Hutt's urban Kōkiri Marae. The group focuses on a holistic Māori model of care for cancer sufferers.
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Respecting tapu spaces in public hospitals
The Auckland City Hospital has adopted a Māori protocol approach when it comes to the transportation of tūpāpaku or dead bodies. The call has gone out to other DHBs to follow suit.
