ProCare

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ProCare is a leading healthcare provider that aims to deliver the most progressive, proactive and equitable health and wellbeing services in Aotearoa.

31/03/2026

We’ve been on a mission to make it easier for our community to access free health checks. Last weekend we delivered our second Pacific community health screening event in partnership with The Fono.

Our kainga joined us at the Tongan Methodist Church - Kenani Hall in Ōtāhuhu for a wide range of quick, useful health services all in one place, including free dental checks from The Fono, immunisations (including measles), Smokefree support, and health information and education. It was another rewarding and successful day, with many saying they gained a better understanding of their health and wellbeing.

A huge thank you to our event partners: The Fono/ Arthritis New Zealand / Well Women and Family Trust / Tōtara Hospice / Ministry of Social Development NZ / Breast Cancer Foundation NZ / Pacific Public Health - Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora / BreastScreen Aotearoa / Health Literacy NZ

We’d also like to acknowledge our partnership with Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora in delivering the Healthy Village Action Zone (HVAZ) programme, which supports fourteen Pacific Churches. It was wonderful to have nurses that support these churches come along to help provide health checks at the event!

26/03/2026

We’d like to take a moment to spotlight a general practice who has delivered an innovative approach to improving cervical and HPV screening rates for their community – Henderson Medical Centre!

The practice recently ran a 12-hour, nurse-led cervical screening clinic. Running from 8am to 8pm, it directly addressed key reasons for patients not being able to get checked – work, childcare demands, costs, and the overall difficulty of attending during standard 9-5 hours – and included direct outreach to Māori and Pacific women to encourage attendance.

The clinic offered a flexible, comfortable and stigma free opportunity for women to put their health first. The Henderson Medical nurse team saw a great turnout, screening several women including one attendee who had never been screened before. The team also followed up on general health checks and answered questions. Attendees had only positive feedback, noting that the after-hours opportunity was the first time they’d been able to get their health checked without stress or time pressure.

Congratulations to Henderson Medical for their thoughtful and well-planned approach! The team is already looking into next steps on how they can continue to boost cervical screening rates.

23/03/2026

With major capitation funding reforms due to take effect from 1 July 2026, practices are being asked to make critical decisions now — without access to the modelling, data requirements, or financial clarity needed to do so safely.

In New Zealand Doctor, ProCare CEO Bindi Norwell advocates for urgent action from Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Health, including:
• Clear data-sharing and security requirements
• Transparency on timelines and performance-based payments
• Mitigation options for practices facing funding reductions.

Primary care is already under significant pressure. Asking practices to opt in or out of contingent capitation without full information places unacceptable risk on sustainability, workforce planning and patient care.

ProCare stands ready to work constructively with government and sector partners — but clarity is needed now, not after the deadline has passed.

Read the full article: https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/opinion/procare-calls-urgent-clarity-capitation-changes-practices

20/03/2026

Next week, ProCare’s Healthy Village Action Zone (HVAZ) team is hosting another free community health screening day in partnership with The Fono and other health service providers! Āiga are welcome to drop in and access a wide range of quick useful health checks all conveniently in one place!

• Dental checks, Immunisation including measles, and Smokefree support – The Fono
• Diabetes tests – ProCare
• Gout tests & education – Arthritis New Zealand & ProCare
• Blood pressure checks, stroke prevention, and heart rhythm checks – Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand & ProCare
• Bowel screening education and prostate screening information – Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
• Breast health information – Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
• Cervical screening education – Well Women and Family Trust
• Family support and care information – Tōtara Hospice
• Social support and disability services – Ministry of Social Development NZ
• Education sessions – Health Literacy NZ.

Come see us at the Tongan Methodist Church Hall (Kenani), 89 Fairburn Road, Ōtāhuhu on Saturday 28 March 9am-1pm.

16/03/2026

Our Ready Steady Quit team is dedicated to helping people across Tāmaki Makaurau make 2026 their year to quit smoking year. By providing free coaching, practical strategies, and advice on setting achievable goals, the team is here to help whānau ditch the ciggies for good.

They’ve already been hard at work this year getting out and about and connecting with the community – recently they attended Waitangi o Hoani Waititi on Waitangi Day, where they helped several whānau kick off their quit smoking journeys.

If you or anyone you know might be keen to reach out to Ready Steady Quit, check out the website: readysteadyquit.org.nz

Follow them on their socials!

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ready-steady-quit/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readysteadyquit/

12/03/2026

Our first Pacific community health screening event for 2026, delivered in partnership with The Fono, was a hit! It was a great opportunity to connect with the community and give aiga the tools and knowledge to take care of their health and wellbeing.

Hundreds of aiga joined us at one of our Healthy Village Active Zone (HVAZ) churches in Three Kings, where they accessed a range of health checks and advice. From learning more about their current health, to picking up new tips for the future, the day was full of positive energy, laughter, and connection. You can read more in our media release, linked in the comments below.

A huge thank you to our event partners:

Arthritis New Zealand / Diabetes NZ / Heart Foundation NZ / Ministry of Social Development NZ / Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand / The Fono / Hato Hone St John / Tōtara Hospice / Kidney Health New Zealand / Well Women & Family Trust / BreastScreen Aotearoa

We have a second free community health screening day happening on Saturday 28 March at Tongan Methodist Church Hall (Kenani), 89 Fairburn Road, Ōtāhuhu from 9am to 1pm. We hope to see you there!

11/03/2026

February was Heart Health Month — a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and how early intervention can make all the difference. To mark the month, we supported ProCare Network practices with key information and resources and also held a fun Heart Health Month photo competition. We encouraged practices across our Network to send us a team photo wearing red to recognise the month. Several practices rose to the challenge, sending us some creative and spectacular photos!

Our two winning practices were Swanson Medical Centre and Orewa Medical Centre – congratulations to them both! Check out their pictures below.

Thank you to all of the practices who took part – it was wonderful to recognise Heart Health Month together.

For our wider community, a reminder: if you haven’t seen your GP in a while, book in, have a conversation, and ensure that you’re on top of your heart health!

07/03/2026

We are proud to celebrate ! When we invest in women, we create more diverse teams, varied ideas, and expanded skillsets, knowledge, and experiences.

The global campaign theme for 2026, “Give To Gain”, encourages a mindset of generosity, collaboration, and supporting one another.

We are dedicated to upholding this mindset, with our many inspiring leaders and staff putting in the mahi every day to support our community and create a better healthcare environment for wāhine.

Here’s to our wāhine toa – may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.

02/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Kaipara Medical Centre, one of ProCare’s Elevate practices, has been sold and settled on Friday 27 February 2026. This is an exciting continuation of our journey – supporting the transition of practice ownership to clinicians has been a core principle of our Elevate strategy.

In line with the Elevate vision, Kaipara Medical Centre has been sold to three established members of the Kaipara team, who will be stepping into practice ownership. Dr Tomos Longworth, Dr Kathryn Elcock, and Nurse Jo Reid have been working at Kaipara Medical for several years and have strong ties to the local community, as well as proven clinical and business expertise. We know their dedication and experience will continue to make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at ProCare says: “The transition at Kaipara Medical Centre shows how thoughtful investment, support, and succession planning can lead to successful clinician ownership, while maintaining stability for patients, staff, and communities.”

Dr Tomos Longworth, GP at Kaipara Medical and incoming owner says: “Taking on ownership of Kaipara Medical Centre is a genuine privilege for us. This community means a great deal to our team, and we are committed to ensuring the practice continues to thrive as we provide consistent, compassionate, and reliable care to our patients. The support we’ve had through ProCare and the Elevate model has set us up well, and we look forward to leading the practice into its next chapter together.”

Congratulations to Tomos, Kathryn, and Jo. We look forward to supporting you in this next chapter and seeing Kaipara Medical Centre continue to thrive.

https://www.procare.co.nz/news/2026/procare-s-elevate-model-supports-transition-to-clinician-ownership/

26/02/2026

We advocate on behalf of our practices so they can stay focused on caring for their patients.

Last week, we submitted feedback to the Medical Council of New Zealand on its consultation to regulate Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs). We support the intent of the proposal, but we’ve taken a cautious view on how the role fits within primary care. While some PAs are working well in practices, we highlighted the need to understand the potential impact on the existing workforce.

Thank you to those who contributed to our submission. You can read it here: https://bit.ly/ProCare-PA-submission-2026

20/02/2026

Tomorrow, ProCare’s Healthy Village Action Zone (HVAZ) team is hosting a free community health screening day in partnership with The Fono. Āiga are welcome to drop in for quick checks including blood pressure, blood sugar, and general health advice. It’s a great opportunity to check in on your wellbeing, ask questions, and connect with the community, so bring your āiga and come along.

Come see us between 9am–1pm at 463 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland 1041.

Arthritis New Zealand | BreastScreen Auckland Central | Diabetes NZ | Heart Foundation NZ | Kidney Health New Zealand | Ministry of Social Development NZ
Hato Hone St John | Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand | Tōtara Hospice | Well Women and Family Trust

19/02/2026

Primary care is entering a defining period – one shaped by workforce investment, digital innovation, and smarter funding decisions.

ProCare Group CEO, Bindi Norwell, outlines these shifts in her latest NZ Doctor OpEd, as well as what they mean for primary care in 2026 and beyond.

At ProCare, we believe the challenge isn’t just adapting to change – it’s leading it in a way that strengthens care for patients and supports those delivering it.

Read more of Bindi’s insights on NZ Doctor https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/opinion/five-trends-will-shape-primary-care-2026

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