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Carrie Bryer is a former nursing and medical student who transitioned to a public health physician and medical officer of health. Read her journey from bedside care to community health advocacy, and how she is making an impact on public health policies and practices....

Tairāwhiti rangatahi Lena Keenan hopes to one day help fill the gaps in the health system by providing consistent care along the East Coast. This dream is becoming reality for the Year 13 Tolaga Bay Area School student after spending a week experiencing first-hand...

Three dedicated clinical staff members recently returned from an eye-opening volunteering trip to Fiji to provide health services and training to local communities. Each representing a different volunteer-based organisation, and supported by Mobile Surgical, Stacey...

Read the latest Mobile Health Group newsletter - On the Move - September 2024.

The Clutha district, a population of approximately 18,600 people, are gaining the advantage on healthcare thanks to the close bond between patients and surgeons, and the Mobile Surgical Unit – Te Waka Hauora that rolls in every five weeks to deliver specialised...

It may be 20 metres long and weigh 42 tonnes but our Mobile Surgical Unit – Te Waka Hauora it isn’t just a vehicle. In fact, it isn’t just a mobile theatre, either. It’s an interactive classroom where theoretical learning turns into practical experiences. As the...

In early July, we held our first Awards Dinner which recognised and celebrated long serving staff members alongside those who have exemplified outstanding performance. As part of the process, staff were asked to nominate their peers for awards in five categories:...

The Mobile Health Group | Hauora Taiwhenua Scholarships are open for 2024! This opportunity will provide financial support to four rural students to pursue their health studies. The four scholarships (with at least one targeted at Māori/Pasifika student) each valued...

In June, we had another successful year running the Hauora Taiwhenua and Wellbeing Hub at Fieldays in Hamilton. We had the highest number of exhibitors – 47 in total, up from 31 the previous year. It is refreshing to attract new health organisations year after year...

In late May, 10 staff members from the Mobile Health Group Christchurch office braved the cold weather in Heathcote to plant five native species in the Red Zone area. The task turned out to be much tougher than anticipated, as we found ourselves digging up concrete,...

On May 6 we successfully brought together 11 mobile health vehicles from 10 different organisations to the forecourt of Parliament to display a range of specialised health vehicles. The purpose of this display was to highlight the expanding range of services offered...

At My Health Hub, crafting engaging and informative content that resonates with audiences fosters learning and growth. Our education co-ordinator, Pauline Proud (pictured), is our facilitator who assists speakers to present on a wide range of health topics, ensuring...

The Mobile Surgical Unit – Te Waka Hauora went back to its roots when it visited Te Puia Springs on Monday 11 March to have an open day after a six-year hiatus. It was a great success with plenty of visitors and interest through the mobile unit. We held a suturing...

Bridging distances for better health Parliament Buildings, 1 Museum Street, Pipitea, WellingtonMonday 6 May7am – 6pm In 2016 we successfully brought together local organisations which provide a much-needed mobile health service to communities around New Zealand. We...

There’s nothing like stepping off a plane, landing your feet on foreign land and going exploring. The chosen holiday for Tobias Oellinger, an adventurous student studying medicine in Berlin, Germany, was to jump on the opportunity to dip his toes into something a...