Primary Care Update Information for general practices, pharmacy, PHOs and DHBs Update Five: September/October 2020 Māuri ora ki a koutou This is the fifth primary care update for general practice, pharmacy and primary health organisations (PHOs). Thank you for all the work you are doing to keep the primary health care system operating and our communities safe. We appreciate your effort and dedication. You can find previous primary care updates on the Ministry of Health website.
Introducing Nikki Canter-Burgoyne, Manager, Primary Care, Primary Health Care System Improvement Group, Health System Improvement and Innovation Directorate ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Nikki has a clinical background, having spent several years as a Paramedic for St John. She has subsequently served the primary care sector with roles at Northland District Health Board and more recently at the Mahitahi Hauora Primary Health Entity (PHE). Nikki left her role at Mahitahi Hauora PHE as the Care Improvement and Health Care Home Lead to join us at the Ministry. Nikki’s first day with the Ministry was Monday 17 August 2020. Nikki will be splitting her time between Wellington and her home in Northland. She has five tamariki, a lifestyle block and is also completing a Master of Science in Health Psychology in her spare time. Nikki has whakapapa to Ngāti Kahu and Te Rarawa in Tai Tokerau. Nikki is looking forward to connecting with the primary care sector and driving whānau led healthcare initiatives to improve outcomes and self-determined wellbeing. Primary Care Team Members Helen Topham, Principal Advisor (last day with the Ministry is 15 October 2020) Helen Francis, Principal Advisor Stephen Lavery, Programme Manager Rachael Bayliss, Senior Advisor Shung Wang, Senior Advisor Jordan Crosbie, Senior Advisor (going on parental leave 14 October 2020) Miriam Mitchell, Advisor Jess Crimp, Programme Administrator Vacant, Advisor
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