Health Information
Introducing This Page
This page provides you with links pointing to other NZ DHBs websites. This page will definitely grow as visitors discover new sites and tell us all about them. So please come to this page frequently and let us know if you have discovered a really good site other visitors should become familiar with.
Health Navigator
healthnavigator.org.nz
Health Navigator NZ is the online front door to trusted health information and self help resources for families, whanau, caregivers and health providers within New Zealand. The purpose is to make it quicker, easier and safer for you to navigate the health system and make choices that are right for you and your family or whanau.
Whether you are looking for information about medications, a health directory or on-going health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, asthma, depression or more, you have come to the right place.
This is a non-profit, community-based effort for the people of New Zealand and provides a knowledge gateway for ‘best care’ and long-term condition management. Read more & join us to make this site even better.
Health Improvement and Innovation Research Centre
www.hiirc.org.nz
The Health Improvement and Innovation Research Centre enables the New Zealand health sector to improve quality, implement innovations and increase productivity: www.hiirc.org.nz
The HIIRC is your source of knowledge to improve New Zealand's health care system. Regular Updates published in the form of newsletters can be read by clicking on the following link: HIIRC Updates.
Know Your Numbers
knowyournumbers.co.nz
The Heart Foundation has built a new website called Know Your Numbers. The website helps forecast your risk of a heart attack and stroke.
By completing the online tool you can find out what your risk is as well as finding out your heart age. The tool also offers a personalised Heart Health Plan which helps you make some lifestyle changes.
Drugwatch
www.drugwatch.com
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive American Web site running a database which features extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.
DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
Health Information for New Zealanders
everybody.co.nz
If you ever want to find out anything Health Related, this is a site you should make yourself familiar with. It really is Information Galore!!!
Services Search
Want to know where to find Health Services in your region? Then why not give these helpful links a try:
Pike River Mine Help
People affected by the Pike River tragedy can now find information about government support from one centralised website.
Several organisations, including MSD and ACC have organised the website: www.pikeriver.govt.nz This site also gives links to other websites, where people can find information about financial, emotional and other support that is available.
The site also links to various government and community organisations that are supporting the recovery efforts and it will be regularly updated with new information.
