154 days ago

Aussie inspiration aids Waikato medical school

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The University of Waikato has partnered with experts in rural and regional health from across the ditch to shape studies for its New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine in Hamilton.

On Friday, representatives from Waikato and Wollongong universities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) formalising their collaboration, which will draw on Wollongong’s experience in regional medical education to develop the programme for Waikato’s newly approved medical school.

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4 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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2 hours ago

Struggle to see a specialist: Majority of cardiology referrals declined

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Less than half of cardiology referrals to Waikato Hospital were accepted last year, as new data paints a grim picture of people struggling to access specialist care in multiple areas.

GP representatives warn the situation is getting worse, leaving patients in “horrible" pain as they attempt to manage symptoms through primary care, or turning to private healthcare if they could afford it.

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5 days ago

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I once had guests, but now have none.
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