Heritage Talk - History of Northland's Health Services

Semi-retired GP, Dr Kathryn McDonald presents a discussion of Northland's medical services over the past 150 years and the comparatively brief pioneer history placed against the background of long-standing Māori settlements.

- What were pre-colonial times like regarding health?
- Pioneer health practices.
- The integration (or not) of both cultures and the effects of health issues and medical advances on the population’s longevity and quality of life since then.

No booking is required. Seating is strictly limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

The event is in the Cafler Suite, Forum North.

Photo above: A district nurse weighing a baby watched by a group of adults and children in the Waihara gumfields, Northland. Photo taken by Norwood brothers ca. 1930s. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington. Ref: 22704801.

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