ProCare, a leading healthcare provider, is delighted to receive confirmation from Pharmac that the life-changing drug Trikafta, which can add up for 27 years of good health for those with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), is being funded for eligible patients from 1 April 2023.

Prior to this announcement from Pharmac, CF patients using Trikafta had to privately bear the cost of this treatment, more than $300,000 a year.

Following the significant drop in childhood immunisations during the past four years due to covid, there is now significant work to do to catch up. Committed to turning the dial, ProCare is proud to announce a new immunisation campaign to increase childhood immunisations rates, in particular Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Healthcare provider ProCare and cervical cancer charitable trust #SmearYourMea Trust have today announced a partnership to raise awareness of the importance of regular smear tests for wāhine, their whānau, hapori (communities) and the wider kapa haka community.

Specifically, the partnership seeks to raise awareness, promote advocacy and support through the detection, treatment, and prevention of cervical cancer for kaihaka (performers), whānau and hapori.

The ProCare Charitable Foundation has today announced $250,000 of funding has been made to nine organisations in Auckland who are striving to reduce health inequity, alleviate the symptoms of poverty and increase community health and well-being.

This comes at a crucial time with the cost of living putting a strain on many whānau and community organisations.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month in New Zealand.

There are plenty of things we can all do to lower our risk of developing coronary heart disease, which will contribute to living a healthy life and keeping one of our most important organs safe and well.  

Anaphylaxis sufferers can now have peace of mind knowing from today they will have access to two funded EpiPens, which would otherwise cost between $100 - $350 and last for 12-18 months.

This announcement comes following a consultation from Pharmac last year.

Kiwi summers consist of spending time with family and friends and enjoying a barbeque with a drink or two. While this is a staple for many, leading healthcare provider, ProCare, is encouraging people to be mindful of their meat and seafood consumption this summer, as it can lead to an increased risk of gout.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has announced an initiative to support its general practices deal with the predicted high summer demand from patients – particularly for high needs patients.

This initiative has seen ProCare provide a significant level of funding to support a digital platform which means that patients can access virtual healthcare at the same price they would pay to see their normal doctor. It also means that general practice teams’ wellbeing is looked after.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today welcomed Pharmac’s announcement they will be fully funding the EpiPen brand of adrenaline auto-injectors from 1 February 2023.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today welcomed the Smokefree Environments Bill passing its Third Reading in the House last night, meaning the Bill will now pass into law.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has welcomed the Government’s announcement last night that from 15 December registered nurses have been added to Tier 1 on the Green List and will have an immediate path to residence.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today announced the current Co-operative Board Chair, Dr Harley Aish, is stepping down after eight years as Chair. Taking over his role as Chair is Dr Craig King, effective immediately.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, and Pacific research organisation, Moana Connect, are delighted to announce they have signed a partnership agreement to formalise their partnership and commitment to support each other’s strategic objectives to improve the wellbeing of our Pacific families.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has this morning welcomed the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill passing its second reading in the house last night.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, was last night announced as the winner of the Business Transformation through Digital and IT Award at last night’s 2022 CIO Awards.

Healthcare provider, ProCare, has today announced the winners of its 2022 Quality Awards. These annual awards recognise the excellence and quality of care that general practice teams provide in terms of improving the health and wellbeing of their patients, providing quality care and introducing new innovations.

New Zealand’s largest representative of general practice teams is disappointed that primary care nurses have been left out of today’s pay parity announcement.

Leading healthcare provider ProCare has today announced several changes to its Co-operative Board following last week’s 2022 Annual General Meeting.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today welcomed the proposed amendments to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 which will look to remove the ability to appeal local alcohol policies.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has launched its refreshed Pacific Health Strategy alongside a new cultural competency app called ‘Tala-Moana’.