News & blogs
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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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ArticleCOVID-19
12 June 2024
Is COVID-19 over?
Some big changes are coming to the support the government is providing to manage the impact of COVID-19 in the community.
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ArticlePracticesInfection control
27 July 2022
Put plans into effect – winter is here, and not for the first time!
Initially published by NZ Doctor, Jo Scott-Jones discusses what you can do to reduce the number of phone calls, prescriptions and consultations for respiratory illnesses this winter.
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ArticleCOVID-19
1 June 2022
Winter planning and “streaming”
Colder weather brings all the winter chills out. We are bracing ourselves for ‘flu, RSV and of course COVID-19 surges.
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ArticlePreventative careCOVID-19
15 November 2021
Throwing out the rule book: that’s how Turangi rolls
Tractors, ski fields, hot chickens and horses have all featured in the first five weeks of Pihanga Health’s mobile vaccination service.
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ArticleCOVID-19
1 November 2021
Providing safe general practice services for unvaccinated patients
Jo Scott-Jones discusses the implementation of streams in general practice for the management of COVID-19 in the community.
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ArticleCOVID-19
14 October 2021
Pinnacle launches data app in iwi vaccination collaboration
Increasing vaccination rates for Māori and vulnerable people in our communities is the catalyst behind Pinnacle’s release of its innovative new vaccination data app.
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6 October 2021
Pulse oximetry in the community – the debate
In his latest blog, Dr Jo Scott-Jones discusses the use of pulse oximetry as a tool for managing COVID-19 in the community.
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