Ministry of Health (New Zealand)

Premier Health Reports Third Quarter Results

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 24, 2023

“We are pleased to show improved results driven by a return to normal of our gross margins.

Key Points: 
  • “We are pleased to show improved results driven by a return to normal of our gross margins.
  • Our eyes remain open to consolidate more assets in Ontario and the rest of Canada,” said Martin Legault, CEO of Premier Health.
  • “We’ll continue to rigorously manage our existing assets, as we monitor the evolving Quebec market.”
    The Corporation provided 217,100 hours of service during the quarter.
  • The special measures imposed by the Ministry of Health last year were lifted as of January 1st, 2023.

Kori Krill Oil Wins Optimal Health News Award for Best Omega-3 Supplement Product of 2023 for North America

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Friday, July 7, 2023

NEW YORK, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a market dominated by fish oil supplements, Kori Pure Antarctic Krill Oil has been named the best omega-3 supplement product of 2023 for North America by Optimal Health News, a digital publication. A rich source of omega-3s and other nutrients, krill oil is extracted from a species of Antarctic krill, which are tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that feed on microscopic algae. [See full press release.]

Key Points: 
  • Optimal Health News has honored Kori Krill Oil, a multi-benefit omega-3 supplement, with its award for the Best Omega-3 Supplement Product of 2023 for North America.
  • Sustainably sourced from pristine Antarctic waters, Kori Krill Oil also contains powerful nutrients not found in conventional fish oil products.
  • NEW YORK, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a market dominated by fish oil supplements, Kori Pure Antarctic Krill Oil has been named the best omega-3 supplement product of 2023 for North America by Optimal Health News , a digital publication.
  • Earlier this year, the enterprise launched Kori Krill Oil Gummies, the first brand to deliver the powerful health benefits of krill oil in a gummy format.

Premier Health Reports Second Quarter Results

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 29, 2023

“We are happy to report improved results for this quarter.

Key Points: 
  • “We are happy to report improved results for this quarter.
  • Our gross margins remain within our target range while CHCA continues to deliver results in-line with the expectations we had when we purchased it last year.
  • We are thrilled about the diversification it brings to our portfolio and eager to add more assets in Ontario and the rest of Canada,” said Martin Legault, CEO of Premier Health.
  • “We’ll continue to rigorously manage our existing assets as we monitor the evolving Quebec market.”
    The Corporation provided 212,600 hours of service during the quarter.

New Zealand's reliance on foreign doctors to plug gaps highlights the need for another medical school

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 15, 2023

But while it is acknowledged New Zealand has under-invested in health infrastructure, more damaging has been the under-investment in people.

Key Points: 
  • But while it is acknowledged New Zealand has under-invested in health infrastructure, more damaging has been the under-investment in people.
  • This lack of planning for the future health workforce is directly responsible for the staffing shortages now being experienced.
  • Ideally this would include a budget that invests in training more – and more diverse – New Zealand doctors.

Relentless demand

    • We know the demand for more doctors is relentless – fuelled by a growing and ageing population.
    • At the same time, we have an ageing medical workforce, with many doctors planning to retire in the next decade.
    • To sustain this modest growth each year, we will need to increase the total medical workforce by 590 annually.
    • Last year, 1,232 IMGs were registered to practice here, reflecting the high demand for doctors not being met through local training and retention.

Our missing GPs

    • There are particular problems in the less wealthy regions, and in particular specialities such as general practice.
    • GPs are the backbone of the health system, with 90% of health consultations occurring in primary care.
    • Yet while we have increased the number of doctors by 5,000 over the past ten years, the number of GPs has only increased by 260.

Investing in training

    • In both countries, research showed doctors tended to stay and work in the area where they trained.
    • The new medical schools are located in regions with high needs and recruitment difficulties.
    • This should be just the start, with ongoing commitments to increase student numbers in line with the growing medical workforce.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Jahaira L. Serrano, MD, FACCP, as a Pinnacle Life Achiever for her contributions to the medical field

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

ARECIBO, Puerto Rico, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jahaira L. Serrano, MD, FACCP, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Achiever for her contributions to the medical field.

Key Points: 
  • ARECIBO, Puerto Rico, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jahaira L. Serrano, MD, FACCP, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Achiever for her contributions to the medical field.
  • Dr. Serrano began her educational pathway at the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
  • She then attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2002 where she completed a Medical Degree in 2002.
  • According to Dr. Serrano, the NBPS provides continuing board certification for DOs and MDs who uphold medical education and patient care standards.

Joy Organics Wins 2023 Award for the Best CBD Gummies Product on the Market

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CBD gummies produced by Joy Organics have won the 2023 Award for the Best CBD Gummies Product on the Market, Optimal Health News announced today. 

Key Points: 
  • Optimal Health News has named Joy Organics, a manufacturer of premium-quality CBD products, its pick for the best CBD gummies available on the market for 2023.
  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CBD gummies produced by Joy Organics have won the 2023 Award for the Best CBD Gummies Product on the Market, Optimal Health News announced today.
  • The global CBD gummies market size was valued at USD 1.6 billion in 2020 and has been expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.7%.
  • Alternatively, CBD products can help in reducing chronic pain by improving endocannabinoid receptor activity, decreasing inflammation, and acting in conjunction with neurotransmitters.

Premier Health Reports First Quarter Results

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The gross margin for the quarter was 23.5% slightly below our long-term target of 25%, but in-line with expectations for the first quarter.

Key Points: 
  • The gross margin for the quarter was 23.5% slightly below our long-term target of 25%, but in-line with expectations for the first quarter.
  • Ministry of Health regular changes in operational directives in Quebec related to the state of health emergency continued to affect revenues in Q1-2023.
  • Acquisition of Ontario based CHCA in the third quarter of FY2022 continues to contribute positively to earnings.
  • The Ontario agency was acquired in April and contributed to the company’s results for the full first quarter of 2023.

TRACE GENOMICS PROMOTES POORNIMA PARAMESWARAN TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trace Genomics, the leader in delivering comprehensive, precision soil analytics, today announced that the Board of Directors has promoted Poornima Parameswaran, Ph.D., from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & President.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trace Genomics, the leader in delivering comprehensive, precision soil analytics, today announced that the Board of Directors has promoted Poornima Parameswaran, Ph.D., from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & President.
  • Since co-founding Trace Genomics in 2015, Parameswaran has been a driving force behind the science, development and lab-to-field application of the most comprehensive soil microbiome databases to advance production agriculture.
  • "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I want to congratulate Poornima on earning the title of CEO," said Bill Buckner, Board Chairman, Trace Genomics.
  • "With her serving as President, Trace Genomics closed out 2022 in the strongest commercial and operational position since our inception.

22nd Century Ready to Provide Full Commercial Support to New Zealand’s Plan to Reduce Nicotine Content of All Cigarettes

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Friday, December 10, 2021

22nd Century has been an active supporter of New Zealands smoke-free efforts throughout the plans development process.

Key Points: 
  • 22nd Century has been an active supporter of New Zealands smoke-free efforts throughout the plans development process.
  • This is an ambitious plan, and reduced nicotine content (RNC) cigarettes such as our VLN products will be critical to its success.
  • 22nd Centurys VLN cigarettes would enable New Zealand to authorize a reduced nicotine content cigarette for sale immediately.
  • With just 0.5 mg of nicotine per gram of tobacco, 22nd Centurys VLN reduced nicotine content cigarettes contain 95% less nicotine than conventional cigarettes, but they taste, smell and smoke the same.

Qlik Enhances ANZ Healthcare Sector’s Ability To Manage COVID-19 Through Data and Analytics

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 11, 2021

Due to COVID-19, healthcare institutions and government departments were suddenly dealing with unprecedented amounts of data sets to manage.

Key Points: 
  • Due to COVID-19, healthcare institutions and government departments were suddenly dealing with unprecedented amounts of data sets to manage.
  • Even healthcare institutions with robust analytics programs needed to further break down internal data silos, and bring more real-time, context-aware data to their decision-making, said Paul Leahy, Country Manager, ANZ at Qlik.
  • This has driven tremendous interest in adopting Qlik as a catalyst to quickly modernise data pipelines and analytics to leverage data that drives action.
  • Qliks data analytics platform has been critical to supporting healthcare organisations in rapidly managing changing data analytics needs during the pandemic.