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New programme aims to improve respiratory outcomes
Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 9:01 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
A new programme called ‘Koira 4 Rukahukahu’ or ‘Lungs 4 Life’ has recently been launched by the Northern Regional Alliance encompassing the three Auckland Metro DHBs and Northland DHB in partnership with the Bronchiectasis Foundation. More >>
RSV Info For Parents Available Online
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 4:49 pm | Paediatric Society of NZ
Parents, caregivers and whānau seeking information about children with respiratory illnesses can find advice on the Paediatric Society’s KidsHealth website . Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus in the winter and spring ... More >>
Paediatric Society Pleased With New Moves To Prevent Spina Bifida
Thursday, 8 July 2021, 8:56 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
The Paediatric Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) welcomes the announcement today by Food Safety Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall, that wheat flour will have mandatory fortification with folic acid within two years. Dr Andrew Marshall Clinical Leader Child Health ... More >>
Plain packs will help prevent a new generation of smokers
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 10:07 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
Plain packaging for tobacco products must be introduced without delay to prevent tobacco companies from marketing their products to the detriment of our young people’s health, says the Paediatric Society’s Dr Philip Pattemore. More >>
Paediatric Society endorses fluoride fact sheet
Friday, 20 September 2013, 12:41 pm | Paediatric Society of NZ
The Paediatric Society of New Zealand endorses the fact sheet developed by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians supporting fluoridation of the water supply. Fluoride is a safe and effective public health measure and prevents children from developing ... More >>
Child rotavirus vaccine an urgent priority
Friday, 15 March 2013, 10:01 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
With rotavirus infections causing about 4500 children aged under five to go to hospital each year, the Paediatric Society of New Zealand has called for funding for infant vaccinations against the disease as an urgent priority, in a newly published position ... More >>
Rights of Children and Young People in Healthcare Charter
Friday, 13 May 2011, 3:55 pm | Paediatric Society of NZ
A ground-breaking new charter which sets out the rights children and their families have when receiving health care in New Zealand is being launched today by the Children’s Commissioner. More >>
Paediatric Society Congratulates Minister
Friday, 6 May 2011, 1:48 pm | Paediatric Society of NZ
The Paediatric Society of New Zealand congratulates Social Welfare Minister Paula Bennett on the appointment of the new Children’s Commissioner, Dr Russell Wills. Dr Wills, a practicing paediatrician from the Hawke’s Bay will take over the role ... More >>
Mandatory bread fortification with folate
Thursday, 16 July 2009, 10:57 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
The Paediatric Society of New Zealand and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, New Zealand Paediatric & Child Health Division strongly support the mandatory fortification of bread with folate. Folate is essential for human health and reproduction and the ... More >>
Paediatric Society backs Space to Breathe campaign
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 1:40 pm | Paediatric Society of NZ
The Paediatric Society is backing the Space to Breathe campaign, which is launched by PHARMAC in Taranaki today. Society spokesman Dr Philip Pattemore says, as doctors working in the child health area, they have long been aware of the health problems ... More >>
Improving Outcomes for Children & Young People
Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 11:44 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
The Paediatric Society of New Zealand is holding its Annual Scientific Meeting at Waitangi from 28-31 October. The theme of the meeting is Improving Outcomes for New Zealand Children & Young People. There will be a number of topics under discussion, ... More >>
Commissioner’s Child Poverty Report Welcomed
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 12:40 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
The Report on Child Poverty released today by the Children’s Commissioner Cindy Kiro is welcomed by those working to improve the health of New Zealand children. The report, commissioned by the Children’s Commissioner and Barnardos, highlights ... More >>
'Left behind' report a sobering reminder
Monday, 28 April 2008, 10:14 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
The Child Poverty Action Group’s 2008 Report, Left behind: How Social and Economic Inequalities Damage New Zealand Children, starkly portrays the influences that the diverse range of socio-economic determinants have on new born babies, children and ... More >>
Taking the Pulse of NZ Child and Youth Health
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 12:14 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
In a first for New Zealand, information from many sectors and non-government organisations has been combined to produce a set of child and youth health indicators and reports which highlight factors influencing health, and indicating opportunities for early ... More >>
Another Victory for Immunisation
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 9:39 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
Today the Paediatric Society of New Zealand celebrated the passion and vision of one of its members, Professor Diana Lennon, whose work has lead to a major reduction in the toll wrought by meningococcal disease in New Zealand. More >>
Oral Submission to Inquiry into Obesity, Diabetes
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 11:55 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
Today Professor Barry Taylor and Dr Nikki Blair presented an oral submission to the health committee on behalf of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand. The Paediatric Society is a multi disciplinary organisation of over 400 health professionals. More >>
Oral Submission on Bill to Repeal Section 59
Friday, 14 July 2006, 10:10 am | Paediatric Society of NZ
Today Dr Dawn Elder presented an oral submission on the Bill to repeal Section 59 of the Crimes Act (1961) on behalf of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand. The Paediatric Society of New Zealand has over 400 members, the majority of them Paediatricians ... More >>
