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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 41]
Art for hospital pieces go on show
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 3:26 pm | Waikato District Health Board
The number of entries to the 2010 Transfusion painting competition, which will see Health Waikato hospital walls adorned with student artwork, has overwhelmed Waikato District Health Board’s Media and Communications director Mary Anne Gill. More >>
Waikato's stroke service moves
Monday, 14 June 2010, 5:01 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato Hospital’s Organised Stroke Service today moved from ward five to refurbished facilities in ward 55 of the Elizabeth Rothwell Building. More >>
NZ's First Pain Nurse Practitioner
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 9:38 am | Waikato District Health Board
A Waikato Hospital nurse who says she is passionate about pain management is now New Zealand’s first pain nurse practitioner able to prescribe medication herself. More >>
Update On Minibus Driver Condition
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 1:46 pm | Waikato District Health Board
The 39-year-old Tokoroa driver of the minibus involved in an accident at Maungatautari near Cambridge yesterday issued a media statement from his bed in a ward at Waikato Hospital today where he is in a comfortable condition. More >>
Pacific advisors needed for DHB
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 2:37 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board is calling for more members to join its Pacific Advisory Group. More >>
Waikato tops the Country with Cancer services
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 11:11 am | Waikato District Health Board
A top placing in today’s publication of the six health targets results is a gratifying result confirming that Waikato provides the best access to radiotherapy services in the country, says Waikato DHB chief executive Craig Climo. More >>
Waikato DHB improves in all six areas
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 4:44 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board improved in each one of the six national health targets released today by the Minister of Health. More >>
Immunisation target exceeded early
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 4:32 pm | Waikato District Health Board
It will be a special day tomorrow for one child at Waikato Hospital. More >>
Waiting Times Down at Emergency Departments
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 4:25 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waiting times at Waikato District Health Board’s Emergency Departments continue to decrease as staff work to achieve the government’s six-hour target. More >>
Health Target Highlights Good Practice
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 4:06 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Staff at Waikato DHB hospitals and other facilities are asking most of their patients if they smoke and providing 47 per cent of smokers with help to quit. More >>
Dr Rabbit helps spread the word on healthy teeth
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 5:46 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Brush your teeth twice a day and eat lots of vegetables – that’s what Putaruru Primary School students will tell their parents they learnt at school today. More >>
Children's Ward to Open at Waikato Hospital
Friday, 30 April 2010, 3:17 pm | Waikato District Health Board
A ward in Waikato Hospital previously used for adult and children's orthopaedic care has been transformed into a dedicated children's surgical ward. More >>
Waikato Chlamydia Report to Inform National Plan
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 9:12 am | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato sexual health physician Jane Morgan has identified youth access to alcohol and excessive drinking as a contributing factor to high rates of Chlamydia transmission in New Zealand. More >>
Youth: Have Your Say About Changing Health Care
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 4:36 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Making the transition from child to adult health services is a process that involves and affects many young people in the Waikato. More >>
Thames Birthing Unit back on track
Monday, 26 April 2010, 4:39 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Construction of a primary birthing unit in Thames is all go again with Jennian Homes Coromandel selected for the job. More >>
Immunisation Targeted Exceeded Ahead of Schedule
Friday, 23 April 2010, 3:59 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board has managed to not only reach their under-twos immunisation target six weeks ahead of schedule, but also exceed it by three per cent. More >>
Working Together to See Eligible Women Screened
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 3:06 pm | Waikato District Health Board
BreastScreen Midland is finally able to invite ALL eligible Waikato women for their free two-yearly mammograms. More >>
Health Warning: Shellfish Still Affected by Toxins
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 11:11 am | Waikato District Health Board
“Continuing high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) mean that local shellfish should remain off the menu” according to Toi Te Ora Public Health Service Medical Officer of Health, Dr Phil Shoemack. More >>
Obesity, diabetes a hot topic for Thursday
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 10:59 am | Waikato District Health Board
Obesity is fast becoming an unstoppable disease, overwhelming health services nationwide. More >>
Rheumatology Service Back To Capacity
Monday, 19 April 2010, 5:23 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board’s regional rheumatology service at Waikato Hospital is now accepting referrals thanks to a boost in clinical staff numbers. More >>
