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Ngawha Prisoner Gifts Incredible Carving to Hospital
Friday, 12 May 2017, 3:21 pm | Northland District Health Board
A huge and intricate carving has been donated from prisoners at Northland Region Corrections Facility prisoner to Bay of Islands Hospital. The 'Phoenix' theme of the carving represents the ‘rebirth’ of the hospital, which began Friday May ... More >>
Northland Patients Part of Worldwide Hepatitis C Cure
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 1:28 pm | Northland District Health Board
Northland is among the locations worldwide where a drug to treat Hepatitis C is achieving a near-100 percent success rate. Curing the disease in individuals is hoped to contribute to the worldwide eradication of the debilitating liver disease as an epidemic. More >>
Anti-Vaccination Film Secrecy Upsets Top Community Doctor
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 11:55 am | Northland District Health Board
The “cloak and dagger” antics of WavesNZ, organisers of the Vaxxed: from Cover-Up to Catastrophe film have clinician and father Dr Lance O'Sullivan hopping mad. More >>
Latest Controlled Purchase Operations results disappointing
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 1:35 pm | Northland District Health Board
Two recent Controlled Purchase Operations conducted at licensed premises throughout Northland by Northland DHB and NZ Police staff has resulted in a very disappointing result. More >>
New Owners Continue Smokefree Outdoor Dining
Friday, 17 March 2017, 1:01 pm | Northland District Health Board
Beale Hohaia and Teresa Taylor, new owners of the iconic Boat Shed Café and Gallery in Rawene, are continuing the smokefree outdoor dining that the previous owners put in place 16-years ago. More >>
Northland Caregivers Ask For More Help On FASD
Friday, 17 February 2017, 11:01 am | Northland District Health Board
Northland families and caregivers struggling to cope with young people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) gathered this week at Barge Showgrounds in Whangarei to learn more about the disorder, share their experiences, and call for ... More >>
Bay of Islands Hospital Roading Layout Changes
Tuesday, 7 February 2017, 3:06 pm | Northland District Health Board
From this Saturday 11 February the exit and entry roadways to Bay of Islands Hospital will be swapped around with new signage in place to clearly guide traffic. More >>
Ease up on the Emergency Department
Friday, 3 February 2017, 3:11 pm | Northland District Health Board
Northland DHB is asking people to be responsible in preventing alcohol-related injuries over the long Waitangi Day weekend so emergency (ED) and accident & medical departments can focus treatment on the most acutely injured patients. More >>
Advising of Shellfish Biotoxin Warning - Bay of Islands
Friday, 3 February 2017, 12:44 pm | Northland District Health Board
Public Health Warning issued today advises public NOT to collect or consume any shellfish gathered from the Bay of Islands. This also applies to any shellfish gathered within the last 5 days. More >>
Are You Affected By FASD? – Free Support Workshop On Soon
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 5:01 pm | Northland District Health Board
Northland parents and caregivers of young people affected by FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) are being offered the opportunity for free support through a workshop being held at Barge Showgrounds in Whangarei on Tuesday February 14 from 10am. More >>
Salt Café starts the New Year Smokefree
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 1:23 pm | Northland District Health Board
At this time of year, the best place to eat is outdoors and Salt Café in Whangarei is offering just that – Smokefree Outdoor Dining, a great way to start the New Year. More >>
Living With Diabetes Made Easier for Camp Kids
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 4:14 pm | Northland District Health Board
Pouring rain didn’t stop the twenty children attending the summer Diabetes camp from enjoying a brisk walk to visit the Northland Rescue Helicopter last week. More >>
Fast track clinic speeds up Northland lung cancer response
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 10:28 am | Northland District Health Board
Telling patients whether they have lung cancer or not is now being done on average 18 times more quickly, thanks to the implementation of the Respiratory Fast Track Clinic service in Northland. More >>
GAS Omapere is Proudly Tobacco-free
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:42 pm | Northland District Health Board
Congratulations to Taryn and Joeseph Taurima of GAS Omapere in the Hokianga who have made the courageous decision not to sell tobacco products. More >>
New Playhouse Brings Joy To Sick Children
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:39 pm | Northland District Health Board
Being sick and in hospital it isn’t much fun especially if you are young but now children in Ward 2, Whangarei Hospital, have a brand new playhouse to help ease the stress. More >>
Northland smokers told: “Beat the Price Increase!”
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 11:20 am | Northland District Health Board
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 timehonored tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Giving up smoking is consistently ... More >>
Controlled Purchase Operations brings disappointing result
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 4:05 pm | Northland District Health Board
Two recent Controlled Purchase Operations, conducted at licensed premises throughout Northland by Northland DHB and NZ Police staff, has resulted in a very disappointing result in one of the regions. More >>
Recycling Week good opportunity to eliminate foam cups
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:23 pm | Northland District Health Board
Margriet Geesink has joined Northland DHB as Sustainability Development Manager to help the DHB achieve sustainability and thought eliminating foam cups were “a quick win we can actually do something about” as sustainability achievements become increasingly ... More >>
Services at Whangarei Hospital Fully Operational
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 2:23 pm | Northland District Health Board
Over the two day strike action at Whangarei Hospital 21 operations were delayed and approximately 99 adult and 22 Paediatric outpatients’ appointments were rescheduled. More >>
Retailers still prepared to sell tobacco products to minors
Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 4:11 pm | Northland District Health Board
Health Officials were very disappointed three Northland retailers were prepared to sell cigarettes to underage purchasers in a recent controlled purchase operation (CPO). More >>
