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Dita De Boni: Bled dry trying to stay well
When budgeting for healthcare, more money is never enough, writes Dita De Boni. Even Minister of Health Tony Ryall seems powerless to stem the tide of sickliness that will eventually bankrupt the country.
Why many of us are avoiding GPs
Many people are deterred from seeking medical help because of the fees charged by general practitioners, a survey has found.
DHB sends private records to Herald
Auckland District Health Board staff have blundered by sending a journalist an envelope filled with personal information and are now apologising to the people involved.
Less huff and puff creates bigger Kiwis
Kiwis have cut back on the amount of jogging, cycling and other "sweaty" activities they do, and researchers say that's partly to blame for our packing on extra kilos.
Dita De Boni: Standards fail health test
Next time I want to change my doctor, I'll consult the new government league tables, writes Dita De Boni.
Bernard Hickey: Sickly storm brews over healthcare, pension costs
What will our health system look like in 2060 if we change none of the entitlements or the way they're paid for?
Waikato DHB offers free whooping cough vaccinations
The Waikato District Health Board is offering free whooping cough vaccinations to women from 20 weeks of pregnancy up until to two weeks after the birth of their babies.