GP Grahame Jelley recognised for more than 30 years of dedication to rural health
4 May, 2021 08:33 AM
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Dr Grahame Jelley was named as the 2021 recipient of the Peter Snow Memorial Award at the National Rural Health Conference in Taupō last week. Photo / File
Dr Grahame Jelley was named as the 2021 recipient of the Peter Snow Memorial Award at the National Rural Health Conference in Taupō last week. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
A former Bay of Plenty GP, who now works in Kerikeri, has been recognised for more than 30 years of dedication to rural health and his commitment to advancing Māori health outcomes.
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