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Judy Nelson: A Heart of Gold at the Heart of Balclutha

Jul 31, 2025 | News

Judy Nelson: A heart of gold at the heart of Balclutha In the small South Otago town of Balclutha, there’s one name that’s become synonymous with compassion, consistency, and community, Judy Nelson. After 27 years with Clutha Health First and a vital role with the...

Amber Kirkman: A local legend building knowledge, confidence and community in rural healthcare

Jul 29, 2025 | News

Amber Kirkman: A Local Legend and hero. Mobile Health Group’s (MHG) Local Legend initiative is in full swing, recognising outstanding individuals across Aotearoa from top to bottom. When you meet Amber Kirkman, one thing becomes clear straight away, she’s deeply...

Rural Health Scholarships 2025: Leah Johnson reflects on previous year.

Jul 21, 2025 | News, Scholarship

Leah Johnson (on left) reflects on the previous year as a student at the University of Otago. Mobile Health Group | Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Scholarships 2025 are open and we’re encouraging students who are considering tertiary education in medicine or allied...

Local Legend: Maria Escarlan making positive shifts in aged care

Jul 16, 2025 | Local Legend, News

Maria Escarlan making positive shifts in aged care. Mobile Health Group’s (MHG) Local Legend initiative is in full swing. It has been rewarding for us to recognise the nominations that have been received. Maria Escarlan, a nurse practitioner based in New Plymouth is...

Rural health scholarships expand to support more students

Jun 25, 2025 | News, Scholarship

Rural health scholarships expand to support more students Mobile Health Group (MHG), in collaboration with Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network (HTRHN), is proud to announce fourteen rural health scholarships for 2025, a significant increase from the usual four....

Fieldays 2025: Bringing Health and Wellbeing to the Heart of Rural Aotearoa

Jun 18, 2025 | News

Fieldays 2025: Bringing Health and Wellbeing to the Heart of Rural Aotearoa Mystery Creek, just south of Hamilton City, once again delivered a spectacular showcase for this year’s Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. With thousands...