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Oxygen no longer ‘holy water’ for ICU: study
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 3:58 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A world-first trial may change how oxygen is administered to intensive care patients across the world. More >>
Incompatible kidney transplants a reality in Wellington
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 12:01 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Patients needing incompatible kidney transplants no longer need to travel to Auckland or Christchurch thanks to close collaboration between the Renal Service and the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS). More >>
MHAIDS to host international neuropsychiatry expert
Monday, 7 October 2019, 10:55 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
International cognitive neuropsychiatry expert Professor Anthony David will share his expertise at a special public lecture in Wellington on Wednesday 23 October. More >>
Vascular service makes appointments convenient and greener
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 3:10 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Better use of technology is making hospital appointments more convenient for hundreds of patients and helping to reduce carbon emissions. More >>
Education units support future workforce
Thursday, 12 September 2019, 11:36 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Nursing students are receiving enhanced training and support through the latest Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) at Wellington Regional Hospital and the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS). More >>
Electronic equipment diverted from landfill to new homes
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 11:23 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A new partnership with a charitable trust will see more than 1000 unneeded electronic items diverted from landfill each year – many being repurposed for worthy organisations in our communities. More >>
CCDHB hit by phishing scam
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 3:46 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A Capital & Coast DHB staff member has fallen victim to an email phishing scam that has seen thousands of emails sent from their address to email addresses across New Zealand and internationally. More >>
New children’s hospital starts to take shape
Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 11:17 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Capital & Coast DHB and Minister of Health Dr David Clark have marked the beginning of the steel-framing work for the new children’s hospital in Wellington. More >>
Small change to IV lines yields big results
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 10:03 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
An innovative change to intravenous drip lines has seen rates of phlebitis – vein inflammation – in cardiology patients drop by almost half. More >>
Masters research to benefit addictions clients
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 10:32 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Recently completed research projects are hoped to benefit treatment and outcomes for Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) users. More >>
Children garden their way to a healthier diet
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 10:59 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A new project that gives local children hands-on experience in growing, cooking and eating more fruit and vegetables has the potential to help slow obesity and prevent diseases. More >>
Diabetes patients reaping the benefits from changes in care
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 10:48 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Patients are at less risk of potentially dangerous events and have an improved chance of better outcomes thanks to improvements in diabetes care. More >>
Moves to reduce shrinking carbon footprint even further
Thursday, 4 July 2019, 12:28 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Ongoing sustainability efforts to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 1000 tonnes annually since 2013 have seen Capital & Coast DHB receive a Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS) programme certificate. More >>
Improved access to urgent healthcare for Kāpiti
Monday, 1 July 2019, 12:47 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Some Kāpiti residents requiring emergency ambulance care and a possible trip to Wellington Hospital now have a treatment option closer to home. Thanks to a joint partnership between local general practice teams, the Kāpiti Health Advisory Group, ... More >>
New online resources removing mental health barriers
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 10:54 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A new set of online resources is demystifying mental health treatment and options for young people and their families. More >>
Volunteers an important part of patient, visitor wellbeing
Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 10:18 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Each year hundreds of volunteers donate their time and roll up their sleeves to make a difference for patients, visitors and staff across Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti. More >>
DHB extends amnesty for borrowed medical equipment
Monday, 10 June 2019, 11:16 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Capital & Coast DHB has extended its medical equipment amnesty, and is strongly calling for people to return any borrowed items that they no longer need. More >>
Saving lives, saving the planet
Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 11:15 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
As well as saving lives, one of the busiest intensive care units in the country is doing its bit to save the planet. More >>
Better care for Pacific families in homes and the community
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 10:50 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A new nursing service is strengthening the support available for Porirua’s Pacific families and ensuring they can access health services in their home. More >>
Amnesty: DHB urges return of overdue medical equipment
Monday, 20 May 2019, 10:56 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Capital & Coast DHB is asking people to return any items of medical equipment they have borrowed but no longer need. More >>
