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Waikato District Health Board
Healthy People. Excellent Care
Waikato District Health Board (DHB) employs over 6500 people and plans, funds and provides hospital and health services to more than 391,770 people in a region covering eight per cent of New Zealand.
Waikato District Health Board - Latest News [Page 16]
Shaun Will Fix It at Tokoroa, Yes He Can
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:23 pm | Waikato DHB
Shaun Carlton’s work history includes helping build Hong Kong Airport and disassembling churches in Russia, so you would expect redeveloping two ward blocks at Tokoroa Hospital would be just a walk in the park for the Englishman. More >>
Billboard Removal Bittersweet for London Street
Friday, 28 March 2014, 4:23 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Hamilton oral health this morning staff farewelled the three large ‘Vote for fluoride’ billboards that adorned their London St offices. More >>
Waikato DHB Can Bring the Billboards Down
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 5:24 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Three giant billboards on an inner city Waikato District Health Board building will come down tomorrow following today’s 9-1 vote from Hamilton City councillors to reinstate water fluoridation in the city. More >>
Waikato DHB Seeks Maternity Hub Proposals
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 4:33 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board will no longer offer primary birthing services at its Matariki and Rhoda Read facilities in Te Awamutu and Morrinsville but before the board closes the doors, it wants to hear from the communities around alternative ... More >>
Waikato Residents Warned: Flu Not Just a Winter Illness
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 3:54 pm | Waikato District Health Board
With serious cases of swine flu (H1N1) already confirmed in the North Island, Waikato DHB medical officer of health Dr Felicity Dumble is encouraging Waikato residents to get their flu vaccination as soon as possible. More >>
A Better Start for Older People Reduces Hospital Stays
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 3:57 pm | Waikato DHB
Research released this month shows that Waikato District Health Board's Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Team (START) programme reduces the length of stay in hospital and the risk of readmission following discharge. More >>
Project Energize Has the Irish Charm
Monday, 17 March 2014, 2:01 pm | Waikato DHB
Waikato District Health Board funded children’s health initiative Project Energize has been adapted for delivery in primary schools in County Cork, Ireland. More >>
Renal Service Enhances Dialysis Experience for Patients
Monday, 17 March 2014, 2:00 pm | Waikato DHB
A Tauranga man born with a degenerative kidney condition has praised the Midland Regional Renal Service for improving his quality of life. Alport’s Syndrome sufferer Scott Smith always knew kidney failure was in his future having had an older brother ... More >>
No Excuses for Delay in Hamilton Water Fluoridation
Friday, 7 March 2014, 5:16 pm | Waikato District Health Board
There are no excuses now, Hamilton City Council should put fluoride back in the city’s water supply, says Waikato District Health Board (DHB) chief executive Craig Climo. More >>
Waikato to Host Hundreds of Allied Health Professionals
Friday, 7 March 2014, 4:35 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Around 200 allied health professionals from across New Zealand will gather at Waikato Hospital late this month (March 2014) for the country’s fourth National Allied Health Scientific and Technical Conference. More >>
Waikato DHB Flu-Fighters Return in Full Force
Friday, 7 March 2014, 3:52 pm | Waikato District Health Board
A small army of Waikato DHB staff are ‘armed’ and ready to fight this year’s flu strain. The staff, more than 30 in number and dubbed ‘ward influenza vaccination champions’, have made themselves freely available to immunise other staff at short ... More >>
Chiefs Line Up For Measles Protection
Friday, 7 March 2014, 1:07 pm | Waikato DHB
When Chiefs doctor Kevin Bell heard how a 23-year-old suffered recently when she caught measles at a hip-hop festival in Australia it made him wonder how well protected his Chiefs rugby players were. More >>
Waikato Kids with Diabetes Remember Summer for Right Reasons
Friday, 7 March 2014, 12:13 pm | Waikato DHB
Summer 2014 is firmly etched into the minds of 23 Waikato children living with diabetes, even as the season draws to a close. And this year the holiday memories are not of insulin injecting and blood glucose monitoring. More >>
Taumarunui adopts integrated health care model
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 4:24 pm | Waikato District Health Board
A new integrated health services model adopted by health professionals will strengthen effective and sustainable health services in Taumarunui, says Waikato District Health Board (DHB) chief operating officer Jan Adams. More >>
Play Is Good Medicine for Waikids
Friday, 28 February 2014, 2:43 pm | Waikato DHB
Face painting, doll making and a Mad Hatters Tea Party are all happening at Waikato Hospital during the Hospital Play Specialist Awareness Week from 3-7 March. More >>
Triple Delight For Matamata Couple
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 3:35 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Matamata couple Michael Gibbs-Manssen and Mandy Abraham experienced a mixture of shock and excitement when at Mandy’s 12 week scan; they discovered they were expecting triplets. More >>
Midland Babies Benefit From Pepi-Pod Sleep Spaces
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 2:27 pm | Waikato DHB
The innovative sleep spaces being offered to families of more vulnerable babies, to help reduce sudden infant deaths, are making a positive difference, especially for Māori, and especially in Midland, claims a report released today. More >>
Waikato DHB A Sector Leader With New Website
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 11:02 am | Waikato District Health Board
A vastly enhanced user experience, compliance with web accessibility and usability standards, stringent security, and a device agnostic website are the result of the Waikato District Health Board’s decision to implement their new website on the ... More >>
Thank You Tokoroa Hospital Staff
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 4:19 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Health Waikato chief operating officer Jan Adams paid Tokoroa Hospital staff a visit on Friday to thank them for their patience during the South Waikato Health Centre construction and refurbishment. More >>
Introducting Reverend Daniel Sitaram
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 3:34 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato Hospital’s newest hospital chaplain Daniel Sitaram has taken an interesting journey to end up here in the Waikato. More >>
