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ADHB removes gloves in fight against rheumatic fever
Friday, 31 May 2013, 9:15 am | Auckland District Health Board
More than 4000 primary and secondary-aged students across 16 central Auckland schools will soon take part in a programme that aims to reduce the rates of rheumatic fever in the city’s most vulnerable communities. More >>
Sale of New Apartment to Provide Rare Gift to Starship
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 11:05 am | Auckland District Health Board
It is rare for a charity to be gifted a property by a living donor. However, more than $300,000 was today pledged to the Starship Foundation, and will be funded from the sale of an apartment in a newly renovated complex currently being built in Manukau, ... More >>
Be aware of health risks in hot weather
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 2:19 pm | Auckland District Health Board
With warm temperatures accompanied by high humidity, it’s timely to remind Aucklanders to protect themselves from the effects of heat. More >>
Legionella outbreak is over
Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 1:38 pm | Auckland District Health Board
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 July, 2012 Legionella outbreak is over Legionella pneumophila (Lp1) notifications in the Auckland region have returned to the normal background rate of 0-2 per month with only two confirmed cases in the last 78 days, ... More >>
Nursing Shortages at Auckland DHB
Sunday, 3 June 2012, 10:25 am | Auckland District Health Board
A New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) survey of members working at Auckland DHB has shown shortages of over 120 registered nurse positions, 48 alone at Starship Children’s Hospital. More >>
Passengers on flight NZ90 from Tokyo to Auckland cleared
Monday, 13 February 2012, 7:52 pm | Auckland District Health Board
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, 13 February 2012 Passengers on flight NZ90 from Tokyo to Auckland cleared to leave Auckland airport earlier today Air New Zealand Flight NZ90 from Toyko arrived at Auckland Airport at 9.21am this morning ... More >>
Rise in Whooping Cough Prompts Urgent Vaccination Reminder
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 4:56 pm | Auckland District Health Board
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service is recommending that all parents check their children are fully immunised against whooping cough, also known as pertussis. More >>
Meningococcal C Vaccination Programme – Time is running out
Friday, 25 November 2011, 1:39 pm | Auckland District Health Board
The FREE Meningococcal C Vaccination Programme is entering its final push – with 25,000 Northlanders aged 12months to 20 years having taken advantage of the FREE vaccination. This programme will end in just over three weeks, on Friday, December ... More >>
Incorrect car seat installation putting Kiwi kids in danger
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 12:58 pm | Auckland District Health Board
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – November 16, 2011. Many New Zealand parents are incorrectly using child car restraints—and are unknowingly putting their children at risk in the event of a road crash. More >>
New Home Dialysis Unit at Greenlane
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 3:39 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Aucklanders living with or facing kidney disease are now able to undertake dialysis education in a more comfortable and homely environment. This is thanks to the new Home Dialysis Unit based at Greenlane Clinical Centre that was officially opened ... More >>
Public lecture on advances in child cancer treatment
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 2:02 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Leading international child cancer experts Professor Mike Stevens and Professor Tim Eden will be giving a public lecture this Saturday 29th October as part of the annual SIOP (International Society of Paediatric Oncology) conference being held in Auckland ... More >>
Measles: Important Notice
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 4:40 pm | Auckland District Health Board
More domestic airline passengers have been exposed to measles as an outbreak of the disease in the Auckland region continues to spread. The Auckland Regional Public Health Service advises a passenger with measles travelled by air between Auckland ... More >>
Measles Statistics Weekly Update #7
Monday, 22 August 2011, 3:22 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Dr Richard Hoskins, Medical Officer of Health says “Although the number of new cases has been lower for the last two weeks this does not necessarily indicate the outbreak is nearly over. Though we are cautiously optimistic that the worst of the ... More >>
Measles Statistics Weekly Update #6
Monday, 15 August 2011, 3:42 pm | Auckland District Health Board
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service can confirm: • 108 confirmed cases of measles in the Auckland region as of this morning • Three contacts are in quarantine • Seven cases have required hospitalisation during this outbreak • Most cases ... More >>
Measles Statistics Weekly Update #5
Monday, 8 August 2011, 3:53 pm | Auckland District Health Board
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service can confirm: • 104 confirmed cases of measles in the Auckland region as of this morning • Six contacts are in quarantine • Seven cases have required hospitalisation during this outbreak • Most cases ... More >>
Public Health Warning on Toxic Sea Slugs
Friday, 8 July 2011, 12:19 pm | Auckland District Health Board
With school holidays coming up this month, the Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) is repeating timely public health advice to beach-going families to keep each other, their children, and their pets safe from toxic sea slugs on Auckland ... More >>
Measles Outbreak Alert: Public Health Advice
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 3:47 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Auckland Regional Public Health Service’s Medical Officer of Health Dr Richard Hoskins has one confirmed measles cases with several more possible cases under investigation this week. All are children and the confirmed case attended the 10:50am screening ... More >>
New surgical centre at Greenlane
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 9:56 am | Auckland District Health Board
Aucklanders having elective surgery can look forward to shorter waiting times, fewer postponements and reduced cancellations thanks to the new Greenlane Surgical Centre (GSC) that was officially opened today. More >>
New surgical centre at Greenlane
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 1:33 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Aucklanders having elective surgery can look forward to shorter waiting times, fewer postponements and reduced cancellations thanks to the new Greenlane Surgical Centre (GSC) that was officially opened today. Situated in the existing Greenlane Clinical ... More >>
New Measles Case Highlights Need for Continued Vigilance
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 12:33 pm | Auckland District Health Board
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) is urging people to be vigilant if they suspect they could have measles after a new case was confirmed in Auckland late last week. It is believed the person may have caught measles while on a recent ... More >>
