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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 39]
Chesterman resigns from DHB
Friday, 29 October 2010, 4:03 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Gordon Chesterman has resigned from Waikato District Health Board because of the added responsibility and time commitments of his new role as Hamilton deputy mayor. More >>
Major Investment in 24/7 Medical Services
Friday, 29 October 2010, 12:54 pm | Waikato District Health Board
An investment of more than $2.7 million in improving access to rural and after hours’ medical services seems to have paid off where it matters most – out in the community. More >>
Waikato extends new visiting hours
Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 5:21 pm | Waikato District Health Board
New visiting hours at Waikato Hospital trialled over six weeks are so successful there has been an extension until the end of the year. More >>
New Phone System At Waikato May Cause Delays
Friday, 22 October 2010, 12:41 pm | Waikato District Health Board
People who phone Waikato Hospital over Labour Weekend may experience delays due to the installation of a new $2.25 million PABX telephone system. More >>
Waikids launch at Waikato Hospital
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 9:47 am | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board will today celebrate the integration and launch of a new identity for all child and youth health services under the Waikids banner. More >>
Te Puna Oranga restructure boosts service
Friday, 8 October 2010, 1:24 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board's Maori health unit, Te Puna Oranga, will undergo a restructure to boost its frontline services More >>
Health Minister Approves Waikato Plan
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 3:12 pm | Waikato District Health Board
A commitment to maintain a strong financial performance while improving the quality and safety of its hospital and health services are the top two priorities for Waikato District Health Board in its just-released District Annual Plan for 2010-2011. More >>
Cookbook for Hauraki Whānau
Saturday, 25 September 2010, 11:26 am | Waikato District Health Board
A new recipe book launched next week will help Hauraki families/ whānau, health providers and community groups cook healthy kai on a budget. Kia Kaha Te Kai is a collection of nutritious, low-cost recipes put together by Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki ... More >>
Waikato Doctors Take Out Science Awards
Friday, 24 September 2010, 9:41 am | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato Hospital doctors Martyn Harvey and Marianne Elston took out Kudos science awards at the annual awards ceremony in Hamilton tonight. (www.thekudos.org.nz ) More >>
Key speaker opens Hamilton conference
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 4:53 pm | Waikato District Health Board
The national Mental Health Nurse Educators’ Forum started today with a challenging and controversial presentation by Professor Eimear Muir-Cochrane. More >>
Retirement of Candidate
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 12:40 pm | Waikato District Health Board
In accordance with Section 71(2) of the Local Electoral Act electors are advised that Weo Maag , candidate for the Waikato District Health Board, retired (withdrew his nomination) after the printing and distribution of the voting documents and candidate ... More >>
Waikato Hospital is Baby Friendly
Monday, 20 September 2010, 5:08 pm | Waikato DHB
Waikato Hospital is once again officially deemed a ‘baby friendly hospital’. More >>
Legislation Still Stands for Smoking Areas
Friday, 17 September 2010, 12:46 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board’s Population Health staff are warning owners of licensed premises in the Waikato that old bad habits creeping back in will not be tolerated. More >>
Waikato DHB delivers more frontline care
Friday, 17 September 2010, 11:58 am | Waikato District Health Board
The Waikato District Health Board is getting more Government funding, employing more health professionals and delivering more health services than ever before. More >>
Six heart patients get new lease of life
Thursday, 16 September 2010, 5:38 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Six patients who would normally need open heart surgery for chronically blocked arteries had procedures in Hamilton this week, which opened the arteries using methods pioneered by the Japanese. More >>
Visiting times changed to suit recovery
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 10:19 am | Waikato District Health Board
A six-week trial around visiting times and visitor numbers starts at Waikato Hospital next week. More >>
Changes to Emergency Department Drop-Off Parking
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 9:54 am | Waikato District Health Board
A new drop-off parking area for Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) opens on Monday (6 September). More >>
Good Improvement, Could Do Better
Monday, 30 August 2010, 5:03 pm | Waikato District Health Board
If Waikato DHB were a rugby team the coach would be telling the players they did okay but could do better when it comes to health targets, chief executive Craig Climo says. More >>
Strike action forces elective surgery cancellation
Monday, 30 August 2010, 3:27 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato DHB will postpone some surgical bookings to cope with next Tuesday’s nationwide strike by union staff who provide x-ray, scans and other radiology services. More >>
A New Start for Forensic Service, Patients
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 5:07 pm | Waikato District Health Board
The Midland Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service was officially relaunched in Hamilton today, with new facilities, a new model of care and a new name. More >>
