Kaipara Lifestyler, November 20 2012

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LIFESTYLER

November 20 2012

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Second chance surgery for Kaipara  by Paul Campbell

Kaipara residents who have been declined for surgery through the public health system now have the chance of an alternative avenue for treatment. A charitable trust scheme which covers the costs for people needing to have surgery has been extended geographically. Northlink Health’s funding provides for operations based out of the Rodney Surgical Centre in Warkworth and the services will include Kaipara residents until the end of the current financial year. This follows a meeting between Dr Scott Davidson of the Dargaville Medical Centre and Debbie Evans of the Kaipara Community Health Trust, to work out the finer details. Also involved is Peter Carter, general manager of Northlink Health. “Since August 2011, 116 people have benefited from this sponsored surgery, costing approximately $320,000 from Northlink Health Charitable Trust,” Ms Evans said. “For example, procedures performed have included cataracts, hernias, varicose veins, knee arthoscopy, skin lesions, endoscopy, gastroscopy and colonoscopy.  Peter Carter, of Northlink Health (left), and Dr Scott Davidson of the Dargaville Medical Centre “There is a basic criteria involved and working to bring additional health benefits to the Kaipara this includes that the person concerned is currently on a waiting list for an appointment for surgery need simply to contact their GP and ask to be considered for through the public health system or, in fact, treatment has this charitable surgery project.” Ms Evans says coverage was extended to Kaipara after a been declined.” Ms Evans added that ACC will not provide any treatment chance discussion with Mr Carter. “Now the scheme is available here, Kaipara people need cover, either in full or in part, and a patient must not have medical insurance that would cover treatment or indeed the to be proactive within the guidelines laid down, and take the initiative of seeing their doctor in the first instance. means to pay for treatment in the private health sector. “In addition they need to hold a community services card, We are looking at ways to extend this service beyond next be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and reside year, and it is possible that in the future some treatments in North Shore, Rodney, Kaipara or the Whangarei/Northland will be available in Dargaville. Until then, patients will need to travel.” area. She added that Mr Carter had personal links to the “This is a one time opportunity and does not include anyone who has already received treatment under Northlink Kaipara, another factor which influenced the extension Health’s charitable funding. Those qualifying for treatment of treatment.

Community rallies to fight court decision

Community groups have joined forces to oppose the Dargaville District Court becoming ‘hearings only’ …

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Local cinema history documented

Brent Scott began researching his book in the 90s and he has finally completed his ‘labour of love’ …

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Twilight show jumping The Maungaturoto Equestrian Society has been hosting twilight show jumping for almost 30 years and continues at the Maungaturoto Country Club …

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