DHB concedes on maternity issues
Southland District Health Board (SDHB) claims it is stepping up its investment in primary maternity services in rural areas.
Rural women and babies at risk
“Women's and babies’ lives are at risk and we want action,” says Penny Mudford, Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) national chair.
Bridging the gap in rural health care
Professor Jane Mills, pro vice-chancellor of Massey University’s College of Health, explains how the future for rural health in NZ is positive.
Resilient farmer moves on to new fields
Doug Avery, author of The Resilient Farmer, has launched a new workshop to help farmers improve their mental health and their businesses.
Alcohol&Me reaches thousands
Initially established as an inhouse programme by Lion New Zealand, Alcohol&Me is now reaching nearly 30,000 New Zealanders.
Coping better with ups and downs on farm
The importance of seeing regularly to your wellbeing will be the focus of Farmstrong’s site at Fieldays.
Rural communities need mental health focus
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has welcomed an increase in funding for mental health in yesterday’s Budget.
Rural doctors thin on the ground – research
36% of rural general practitioners intend to retire in the next one to five years, a new study shows.
A little planning goes a long way
Farmers spend many hours planning their lives around the farming year, but often health and safety is left out.
Skellerup backs mental health
Dairy rubberware supplier Skellerup is giving its support to I Am Hope, a community group.