Better, sooner, more convenient health care in Midlands
Better, sooner, more convenient health care in Midlands
Better, sooner, more convenient health care in Midlands
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4 The Integrated Family Health CentreA local focus on tak<strong>in</strong>g control of the dayWith<strong>in</strong> 12 monthsHamilton (Hamilton City)Co-located over three sites <strong>in</strong> North Hamilton, General Practice staff are committed to a philosophyof car<strong>in</strong>g for, and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, a relationship with the patient. Service provision is broad – generalpractice, corporate <strong>health</strong>, ACC, drop-<strong>in</strong>, acute triage<strong>in</strong>g, nurse cl<strong>in</strong>ics, corporate <strong>health</strong> checks andvisit<strong>in</strong>g specialists. Each site has a pharmacy co-located and relationships with physiotherapists andconsultants with<strong>in</strong> the Hamilton community.Innovation and explor<strong>in</strong>g new ways of work<strong>in</strong>g with their practice population are at the forefrontof discussions with practice staff and all have expressed a will<strong>in</strong>gness to engage <strong>in</strong> this journey.NorthCare currently has a steady stream of student nurses placed for five week periods as part oftheir tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and have registered to become a teach<strong>in</strong>g practice to support the development offuture General Practitioners.Hamilton Health Burden nowHigh Health BurdenMedium Health BurdenLow Health BurdenHamilton Health Burden 20 years51
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