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Protect yourself and your staff from flu today
Friday, 13 April 2018, 3:11 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Influenza season is almost here, making it the perfect time for employers to get themselves and their staff vaccinated. More >>
Local health research could change international guidelines
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 10:57 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Years of research by Wellington doctors and nurses may see a change in how hypoglycaemia – where blood glucose becomes too low – is treated around the world. More >>
Improving Cardiovascular Health a Foot at a Time
Friday, 23 March 2018, 11:12 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A new initiative to improve the cardiovascular health of clients at Te Korowai-Whāriki – the regional forensic and rehabilitation inpatient mental health service – has been given a kick-start with the donation of 23 pairs of new running shoes. More >>
New service to provide support for clinical IT systems
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 11:09 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A new regional IT support service is helping ensure DHB staff across the central region can receive consistent support for central region clinical computer systems. More >>
Surgical teams hone their skills with cutting edge training
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 11:23 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Surgical teams are being put through their paces in new training that challenges them to improve their communication and teamwork. More >>
Feeding the mind and body for overall wellbeing
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 11:47 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Work to nurture healthier diets and lifestyles is helping improve the overall wellbeing and increase the life expectancy of people with serious and enduring mental health needs. More >>
Gearing up to welcome thousands of new bubs in 2018
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 11:56 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
The old year is out and the new year is in – and midwives, nurses, medical teams and lead maternity carers (LMCs) across the Wellington region are gearing up for another busy 12 months. More >>
ED rethinks approach to intravenous insertions
Friday, 26 January 2018, 12:07 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
There has been a 30 percent reduction in intravenous (IV) insertions – one of the most common invasive clinical procedures performed at Wellington Regional Hospital’s emergency department (ED). More >>
Reefton experiences viral gastroenteritis outbreak
Friday, 26 January 2018, 11:19 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Over the past week a number of Reefton people have experienced diarrhoea and vomiting. Tests have confirmed viral gastroenteritis and health officials are now cautioning locals about the outbreak. More >>
Telestroke pilot sees stroke intervention rates double
Thursday, 18 January 2018, 3:03 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
A six-month telestroke service pilot headed by Wellington Regional Hospital neurologists has seen a dramatic increase in stroke intervention rates across the Central Region. The service is now being replicated across other parts of the country. More >>
Tens of thousands receive health care in 2017
Friday, 22 December 2017, 1:07 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Thousands of people from the lower North Island and upper South Island received medical treatment in Wellington during 2017. More >>
Acting Chief Executive appointed to Capital & Coast DHB
Friday, 15 December 2017, 1:26 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Andrew Blair, Board Chair of Capital & Coast and Hutt Valley DHBs, has today announced the appointment of Dr Ashley Bloomfield as the Acting Chief Executive (CE) for Capital & Coast DHB. More >>
A sweeter experience for patients with diabetes
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 10:32 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
New processes and guidelines mean patients with diabetes will recover faster from surgery and spend less time in hospital. More >>
New app to help support young people in crisis
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 2:27 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Mental health workers are excited to have renewed support for a new tool to aid in their efforts to support young people in crisis. More >>
Changes to improve mental health community respite
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 3:45 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Improvements are being made to the management of mental health clients requiring community respite care following the review of a serious incident at a Whitby respite service. More >>
Accommodation to help support vulnerable young people
Friday, 10 November 2017, 3:03 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Free short-term accommodation means family and whānau have a place to stay when visiting young people who are receiving mental health support in Porirua. More >>
Synthetic Drug Admissions to Wellington Regional Hospital
Friday, 10 November 2017, 11:45 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
In the past week and a half, 11 people have come to Wellington Regional Hospital’s emergency department experiencing the effects of what doctors believe to be synthetic drugs. More >>
Local kids ditching junk food for exercise
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 12:52 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Thousands of Wellington kids are getting fitter and healthier thanks to local efforts to curb childhood obesity across the region. More >>
Raising healthy kids – it’s about whānau
Tuesday, 24 October 2017, 11:30 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board
Health professionals are urging parents to get support to help their kids maintain their health through childhood. More >>
Wellington to host international schizophrenia expert
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 12:39 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
International schizophrenia and psychosis expert Professor Peter Haddad will share his expertise at a special lecture in Wellington next week. More >>
