Mum, 27, battling debilitating pain told she's 'too young' for hysterectomy
Tash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.
Tash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.
The Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.
'There are no reliable statistics on suicide rates by occupation in New Zealand.'
It comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.
The PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.
Her family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.
Health officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.
Continued priority will be on those most at risk, while informing whānau on prevention.
Full hospital redevelopment 5km south of the city's CBD.
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
The mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.
'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.
Starlink is being used so rural communities can connect virtually with specialists.
The Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.
The man placed a sample in storage for IVF before undergoing chemotherapy.
Up to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.
The National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.
'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.
Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.
Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.
“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."
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Many people avoid dental care for decades because of the cost.
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The iwi provider visits rural areas in the Kaipara on a monthly basis.
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The baby died two days after being sent home from a half-hour ED visit.
The number of people aged over 65 contracting the virus is also rising in the region.