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Improving The Treatment Journey With Compassion
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 11:48 am | Health New Zealand
Waikato Clinical Nurse Specialist Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer, Ellyn Proffit encourages anyone being admitted to Waikato Hospital to let staff know if they require a key support person and make sure this is outlined in their care plan. More >>
Waikato Cardiology Team Marks Milestone Of 1000 TAVI Procedures
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 4:07 pm | Health New Zealand
"This achievement reflects the dedication and skill of a committed team, working together to deliver care for our patients." More >>
Waitaha Water Quality For Contact Recreation
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 5:11 pm | Health New Zealand
“After heavy rain, many recreational water sites are contaminated through rural & urban run-off. As a precaution, avoid swimming in harbour, rivers, streams, lakes or estuaries for at least 48 hours after heavy or prolonged rainfall, even at sites ... More >>
Cyanobacteria Health Warning Lifted From Lakes Kainui And Hakanoa
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:36 am | Health New Zealand
If you feel unwell after coming in contact with the lake you should seek health advice from your doctor or by calling Healthline on 0800 611 116. Please also report it to the NPHS Waikato office on (07) 838 2569. More >>
Health Warning Lifted At Pines Beach
Friday, 10 January 2025, 12:03 pm | Health New Zealand
This is great news for swimmers and other recreational water users at Pines Beach who would have been avoiding the water following the high levels of contamination. They can now get back in the water without the risk of illness. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Selwyn River/Waikirikiri At Glentunnel And At Whitecliffs
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 4:35 pm | Health New Zealand
Dr Claire Salter, Public Health Specialist for the National Public Health Service, says rainfall in the area in the last few days has most likely caused the high levels of faecal bacteria. More >>
Protect Our Patients This Holiday Seasons
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:45 am | Health New Zealand
Following the recent outbreak of a Pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic, as well as COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses still circulating in the community, we are asking people to be vigilant if they are visiting loved ones. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Pines Beach
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 6:13 pm | Health New Zealand
Dr Annabel Begg, Public Health Medicine Specialist for the National Public Health Service, says – “rainfall in the area in the last few days has most likely caused the high levels of faecal bacteria”. More >>
End Of An Era As Last Patients Seen At The Princess Margaret Hospital
Friday, 6 December 2024, 4:45 pm | Health New Zealand
Opened in 1959, the building remains a dominant structure at the foot of the Port Hills in Cashmere, sitting amongst parklike grounds. More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Ashley River/Rakahuri Gorge Bridge
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 5:34 pm | Health New Zealand
There are also other access points along the Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Gorge Bridge that may have benthic cyanobacteria present. People are advised to treat every low-flowing river cautiously, check for the presence of benthic cyanobacteria and avoid contact. More >>
