February 2020

Breastfeeding mothers need a lot of support, and pharmacies, are an ideal place to provide that support, being easily accessible places mothers are likely to visit frequently for baby supplies, prescriptions and health information, Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney reports

Recently retired pharmacist prescriber and co-writer for this paper’s Pharmacist Clinic pages John Dunlop talks to reporter Angela Woods about woodworking, one of the many hobbies he is enjoying after winding up his long career last year at the age of 80. He showcases his woodworking shed that he built with his own hands 

Forty-two entrants to the first-ever national primary healthcare awards are excited to find out they are in to win an award. And in the event they don’t win, they can hold their heads high as finalists. There were close to 180 entrants to the awards, which closed last November.