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Tiny Life Support Success
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 4:34 pm | Northland DHB
There will be no shortage of premature jumpsuits in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Whangarei Hospital after a large donation of outfits were dropped off by a grateful family, who said without the support from the unit, their baby wouldn’t be here ... More >>
Hammer Hardware A Tobacco-free Retailer
Friday, 3 August 2018, 2:47 pm | Northland DHB
Hammer Hardware Onerahi owner Glenn Baker has joined the tobacco-free retailer movement and stopped selling tobacco. More >>
Northlanders Benefit From HUGO Charitable Trust Gift
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 11:09 am | Northland DHB
Mid North Whānau are set to benefit from a $200,000 donation from the Hugo Charitable Trust to the Bay of Islands Hospital. More >>
Northlanders Benefit From Hepatitis C Cure
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 2:16 pm | Northland DHB
As World Hepatitis Day approaches on July 28, a number of Northlanders shared their story about the miraculous results Viekira Pak has achieved in curing them. More >>
Latest Tobacco Controlled Purchase Operation in Northland
Sunday, 8 July 2018, 2:29 pm | Northland DHB
This week, Smoke-free Enforcement Officers at Northland District Health Board conducted a Controlled Purchase Operation (CPO) at Far North tobacco retailers and are very disappointed with the result. The operation resulted in three sales from the 13 Far ... More >>
How much do Northlanders spend on tobacco each year?
Monday, 14 May 2018, 4:12 pm | Northland DHB
This World Smokefree May Toki Rau Stop Smoking Services Northland want to raise awareness of just how much money Northlanders who smoke are actually spending on tobacco in one year. A conservative estimate is around $147,694,353.00 . More >>
Whangarei Cafes Fresh Air Pilot Success
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 3:43 pm | Northland DHB
Ninety-four percent of Whangarei CBD and Quayside café customers supported smokefree outdoor dining according to customer feedback. More >>
Latest Controlled Purchase Operation a disappointing result
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 4:21 pm | Northland DHB
A recent Controlled Purchase Operation conducted at licensed premises throughout Whangarei by Northland DHB, NZ Police and Whangarei District Council staff are disappointed at the result. The operation saw underage volunteers, aged 16 and 17 years, attempting ... More >>
Public Health Hazards When There Is Elevated Bacteria Levels
Monday, 19 February 2018, 4:28 pm | Northland DHB
Heavy rain events have caused bacteria contamination of popular swimming and seafood gathering locations in Northland. More >>
Northland DHB On Its Way Toward Sustainability Goal
Friday, 16 February 2018, 10:11 am | Northland DHB
DHB On Its Way Toward Sustainability Goal ______________________________________________________________________________ Northland DHB's Carbon Footprint and Year Overview 2016-17 report has captured a number of successes, the most significant being a nine percent reduction in the organisation's ... More >>
Treatment Close to Home for Bile and Pancreas Patients
Friday, 26 January 2018, 1:37 pm | Northland DHB
Whangarei Hospital is now able to offer a form of advanced endoscopy procedure for patients to help relieve obstruction in the ducts connecting the gallbladder and liver with the bowel, saving patient trips to Auckland. Bile obstruction could be ... More >>
Cost of Smoking Going Up – Cost of Quitting - FREE
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 2:15 pm | Northland DHB
Every year thousands of kiwis escape their working lives for a few weeks for a summer holiday – epitomised by journeys to the beach, families and feasting, and of course the time-honoured tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Stopping smoking is consistently ... More >>
Shellfish Biotoxin - Warning Extends into Hokianga Harbour
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 4:42 pm | Northland DHB
Last week Northland District Health Board, Public Health Unit advised the public NOT to collect or eat shellfish from the Northland west coast. This warning is now extended to include the Hokianga Harbour through to Tauroa Reef Point. More >>
Marine Biotoxin in Shellfish – Northland West Coast
Friday, 1 December 2017, 9:00 pm | Northland DHB
Northland District Health Board, Public Health Unit advises the public NOT to collect or eat shellfish from the Northland west coast area between from Lower Kina Road south of Oakura northward to the Hokianga Harbour mouth. At this stage this warning ... More >>
Countdown Kids Appeal - $112,000 for Child Health Care
Friday, 1 December 2017, 4:23 pm | Northland DHB
The Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal has wrapped up for 2017 with the handover of $112,158 to Northland District Health Board Child Health Services. More >>
Confirmed cases of Mumps and Pertussis in Northland
Monday, 27 November 2017, 4:08 pm | Northland DHB
Confirmed cases of Mumps and Pertussis in Northland Northland DHB are appealing to Northland parents to ensure their family is up to date with Immunisations after confirmed cases of Mumps and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the region. Confirmed ... More >>
Retiring Hospital Scientist on Three Decades of Changes
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 1:52 pm | Northland DHB
Former Kaitaia Hospital Laboratory Charge Alan Simkins has retired nineteen years to the day after he began working in the lab. More >>
Life Made Easier For Patients Thanks To Renal Fund
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 1:49 pm | Northland DHB
The Contact Energy Renal Fund continues to support Northland dialysis patients by funding applications of up to $1000 towards items that would improve their quality of life on home dialysis. More >>
Cassandra Weaves Biggest-Ever Batch of Flax Bassinets
Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 1:50 pm | Northland DHB
An experienced weaver of traditional Māori newborn bassinets has outdone herself and woven what may be the biggest batch yet. More >>
Whangarei Hospital Kitchen Being Renovated
Friday, 27 October 2017, 10:38 am | Northland DHB
From 30 October the kitchen at Whangarei Hospital will be closed for two weeks while the floor is completely re-sealed. More >>
