America vs. New Zealand:
A Prescription for Perspective

Real stories, honest comparisons, and practical insights into two very different healthcare systems from a physicians point of view.

Healthcare isn’t the same everywhere

Real stories, honest comparisons, and practical insights into two very different healthcare systems.

My name is Elizabeth (Beth) Eckhardt and I currently live in St. Paul Minnesota, but will be moving to New Zealand at end of August 2026. I’m an OB/GYN and I want to share my experience of medical care in the different healthcare systems. I’m sure there will be both positive and negative things in each place. I’m excited to practice in an underserved area on the north island in the Bay Of Plenty. I’m also going to share my adventures of moving overseas.

Recent Posts

  • Bonaire time

    Bonaire time

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    Beth

    sigh…. Spending time in Bonaire is amazing and can be hard initially. I feel like the time here is getting me ready for the big move. Places here close for 1-1.5 hours for lunch and no grocery shopping after 8 pm. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Everyone is on “Bonaire time” which means the…

  • Self care is very important

    Self care is very important

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    Beth

    Where did I go? I was doing so well at posting once a week and then crickets. 🧐 Well, I had to take care of a lot of packing and finishing work and my bon voyage party and finally ME! First off, I am currently in Bonaire for the month…

  • Many moving parts!

    Many moving parts!

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    Beth

    Skydiving last weekend was amazing! So cool to go with my mom, sister and daughter. Something I will never forget…. Since then we sold the pool table and have found out it will take 66 days for our bed (etc) to go from St. Paul to New Zealand so have…

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