Mobile Health Group

03/12/2025

What does 23 years of healthcare on wheels look like?

It looks like thousands of patients treated, waiting lists reduced, and rural communities receiving care where they live. Our CE, Mark Eager, shared our story with Kathryn Ryan on RNZ Nine to Noon - shining a light on the impact of our mobile units across Aotearoa.

Listen to the full interview on RNZ:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019015294/attacking-waiting-lists-with-a-mobile-surgery-truck

New Zealand's operating theatres are severely under pressure, but a big blue articulated truck has been travelling up and down the country helping out with day surgery for 23 years.

26/11/2025

Last week, our Quality Manager, Kathryn Howden, represented Mobile Health Group at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Canberra.

The forum theme for 2025, “Think differently, start small, have impact”, truly reflects our journey. From small beginnings to meaningful change, this message continues to inspire the way we approach healthcare innovation and equity.

We’re so proud that Kathryn was able to share our story and mahi through the poster presentation sessions, showing how even the smallest steps can lead to lasting improvements in healthcare quality and safety.

Mobile Health Group

12/11/2025

Congratulations to Whangārei-based nurse Andrea Nixon, who has been named the 2025 recipient of the Maggie Burn Scholarship.

Sponsored by Mobile Medical and awarded by the New Zealand Urological Nurses Society (NZUNS), the scholarship will support Andrea’s upcoming trip to Edinburgh, where she’ll help launch EFUNCore – a global Core Educational Framework for Urology Nursing.

Congratulations to Whangārei-based nurse Andrea Nixon, who has been named the 2025 recipient of the Maggie Burn Scholarship.

Sponsored by Mobile Medical and awarded by the New Zealand Urological Nurses Society (NZUNS), the scholarship will support Andrea’s upcoming trip to Edinburgh, where she’ll help launch EFUNCore – a global Core Educational Framework for Urology Nursing.

“This scholarship is helping make that possible. It’s a privilege to be part of something that will shape the future of urological nursing worldwide.” Read on: https://mobilemedical.co.nz/northland-nurse-andrea-nixon-awarded-maggie-burn-scholarship/

10/11/2025

35,000 operations on board the Mobile Surgical Unit – Te Waka Hauora!

Mobile Health Group is built on a simple but powerful belief: every New Zealander deserves access to quality care, no matter where they live. With more than 888,000 people living and working in rural areas, the services we provide on the surgical unit are focused on ensuring patients are treated where they live and work.

For many in rural and remote communities, accessing surgical care can mean long journeys away from home. Our unit changes that story. By bringing the mobile theatre directly to 25 rural towns, we’ve made surgery more accessible, less stressful, and closer to whānau support networks.

To every patient, whānau, rural community, host site, and our incredible staff - thank you. Together, we are building a healthier, more equitable future for rural Aotearoa.

09/10/2025

In collaboration with the Sepsis Trust NZ, My Health Hub alongside the Mobile Health Group (MHG) recently hosted a free public webinar focused on recognising and responding to sepsis in everyday healthcare settings.

Any infection can lead to sepsis. It can develop rapidly and become life-threatening, making early recognition and action absolutely critical.

Guest speaker Geoff Lance, a farmer from Huntly and survivor of sepsis shared his powerful story of survivorship and his commitment to raising awareness for both rural health professionals and rural healthcare workers.

A story you don't want to miss, read here https://shorturl.at/GQ07M a huge thank you to Geoff Lance for openly sharing his story with the public.

07/10/2025

The countdown is on! We're only weeks away from our Rural Health Scholarships closing for 2025! Applications officially end on October 31st so share the news with your networks, peers, whānau, and friends!

We have fourteen scholarships to award instead of our usual four so don't wait around to submit your applications. Remember, it’s not just for future doctors! We welcome applicants across the full spectrum of health, nursing, physiotherapy, public health, health science, allied health, and more.

If it connects to health, send in your application we’d love to see it! See more here https://tinyurl.com/4f8ez5k2

02/10/2025

Mobile Surgical in the media! Thank you to Steve Macmillan from NZfarmer for our feature.

Steve's story highlights the impact our surgical unit has in the rural communities in collaboration with rural hospitals. Recently we added Kawakawa - Bay of Island's hospital to our surgical schedule where we had a great opening with the community in partnership with Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora. We were thrilled to have Steve there to capture the momentous occasion.

Read the full story here https://tinyurl.com/5n77667z

30/09/2025

We're thrilled to share that under the Mobile Health Group; our Mobile Surgical and Mobile Medical services have proudly achieved a new milestone and are now certified against the Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard.

Thank you to the DAA Group for conducting our audit and certifying us officially! We are committed to ensuring our services excel and provide the best health standards to our communities and whānau.

Read the full story here https://tinyurl.com/bykr6rk8

29/09/2025

We're almost in October! That means there's about a month left until we close our Rural Health Scholarship applications for the year.

We have fourteen to give away so share with your networks, friends and whānau and any rural based high school students looking to pursue a career in health.

See more here https://mobilehealth.co.nz/scholarship/

23/09/2025

We are inviting viewers to watch our recent webinar about Sepsis. It is now free to view thanks to the collaboration between My Health Hub and Sepsis Trust NZ.

Please feel free to share with your networks, rural communities and anyone who would benefit from this webinar.

A huge thank you to Geoff Lance for sharing his courageous story on being a sepsis survivor. Be a Sepsis Superhero! Raise the Flag - Suspect it, Say it, Stop it!

Watch here https://myhealthhub.co.nz/sepsis/

17/09/2025

Celebrating 30 years of Mobile Medical Technology

Since 1995, Mobile Medical has revolutionised how New Zealanders access kidney stone treatment. This year, we proudly mark three decades of delivering expert urological care to communities across Aotearoa.

https://mobilemedical.co.nz/celebrating-30-years-of-mobile-medical/

15/09/2025

JOIN OUR TEAM

Mobile Health Group takes healthcare on the road - bringing elective day surgery, diagnostic imaging, kidney stone treatment, and education directly to regional and rural communities across Aotearoa.

Every five weeks, our mobile surgical unit - Te Waka Hauora completes a full circuit of the country, bringing together clinical experts and local nurses to make surgery more accessible than ever. And we’re looking for a full-time Patient & Clinical Support Coordinator to keep it all running smoothly - supporting patients, managing supplies, and enabling the team to deliver safe, effective care.

Join us and be a part of our team!
Apply today: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/87155260