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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 56]
Funding for Healthier Schools
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 4:43 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Five Waikato schools have been given a financial boost to help create healthier eating environments for their students. Tapu, Pukenui, Kopuarahi, Silverdale Normal and Pukete primary schools received a combined total of $65,925 for their projects. More >>
Summer Cyanobacterial Warning
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 12:35 am | Waikato DHB
With the warm weather this summer, Waikato's shallow lakes are being monitored more frequently for cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Due to the raised and rapid changes in the levels of cyanobacteria in the lakes, current warnings remain in force for ... More >>
Midwifery Shortage For Taumarunui
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 5:13 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Taumarunui is in dire need of at least one more midwife before pregnant women are sent elsewhere for their antenatal and birthing needs. More >>
Shot Exchange Student To Return Home Soon
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 2:57 pm | Waikato District Health Board
The 21-year-old English agricultural exchange student shot in the head while out rabbit shooting near Putaruru in December last year is expected to fly home to Dorset sometime in the next fortnight. More >>
Celebrate Your Hospital's Changing Face
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 1:04 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato Hospital is holding a Summer Celebration this Saturday (9 February) 10am-1pm outside its new main entrance and carparking building in Hamilton. More >>
The Truth About Kids Snacks
Monday, 4 February 2008, 1:00 pm | Waikato DHB
Most of us think that popcorn is an easy, light and healthy snack to give kids, and some types are. But did you know that some pre-packaged microwave popcorn contains more fat than a Big Mac burger? More >>
Chesterman to Lead Waikato DHB Committee
Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 1:11 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Veteran local body politician Gordon Chesterman was today appointed chair of Waikato District Health Board's community and public health advisory committee (CPHAC). More >>
Wheelchair Thefts From Waikato Hospital
Wednesday, 16 January 2008, 11:08 am | Waikato District Health Board
Health Waikato has been forced to buy 69 new wheelchairs at a cost of $280 each because more than 50 at Waikato Hospital have been stolen or damaged. More >>
New Route For Ambulances
Friday, 11 January 2008, 4:15 pm | Waikato DHB
A tunnel has been made through the Kempthorne Building at Waikato Hospital as part of a new route for ambulances to access the Emergency Department (ED). More >>
Waikato DHB Update
Monday, 7 January 2008, 4:21 pm | Waikato DHB
The 46-year-old Ngaruawahia man shot in Taupiri yesterday is in a stable condition in Waikato Hospital's high dependency unit. More >>
Four from New Year accident released from hospital
Friday, 4 January 2008, 4:28 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Four of the eight New Zealand-based Chinese people in a mini van involved in a fatal head-on accident at Kihikihi south of Te Awamutu on New Year's Day have now been discharged from Waikato Hospital. More >>
Waikato Car Accident: 2 Drivers Critical Condition
Tuesday, 1 January 2008, 9:53 pm | Waikato District Health Board
The 34-year-old male driver of a car and the 30-year-old driver of a van involved in a fatal accident near Kihihiki south of Te Awamutu today are both in critical condition in Waikato Hospital. More >>
Hosp. Emergency Department For Emergencies Only
Tuesday, 25 December 2007, 2:20 pm | Waikato DHB
High occupancy and a number of staff leave requests has prompted Waikato Hospital group manager Hayley McConnell to today remind people the hospital's emergency department should be for emergencies only. More >>
Man In Satisfactory Condition After Quad Bike Fall
Tuesday, 25 December 2007, 2:17 pm | Waikato DHB
A 45-year-old King Country man is in a satisfactory condition in Waikato Hospital as a result of a fall from a quad bike at Aria on Saturday. Robert Greaves was transferred to Waikato Hospital by the Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance. More >>
Pressure At Waikato Hospital Eased Overnight
Tuesday, 25 December 2007, 2:04 pm | Waikato DHB
Pressure at Waikato Hospital eased overnight with no major trauma cases reported and fewer visits to the Emergency Department than predicted by the hospital incident management team. More >>
UK Student Still Critical But Responding
Friday, 14 December 2007, 1:51 pm | Waikato District Health Board
The father of Matthew John Purchase, 21, the English agricultural student shot in the head near Putaruru on December 8 has today made a statement about his son's condition (audio on www.waikatodhb.govt.nz). More >>
Get Your Kids in the Kitchen These Holidays
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 2:51 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Do your children tend to get a bit bored during the summer break? Do you struggle to find things for them to do? Why not get them helping out in the kitchen? More >>
Funding For Healthy Projects
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 1:12 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Media information For immediate release Date: 12 December 2007 Funding For Healthy Projects A new funding stream has been launched that will provide support for community projects aimed at getting local families and whanau to eat healthier foods. More >>
Exchange Student Still Critical At Waikato
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 11:20 am | Waikato District Health Board
The 21-year-old English agricultural exchange student shot in the head while out rabbit shooting with six others on Saturday has been identified as Matthew John Purchase of Wimborne in Dorset. More >>
Cellulitis Pilot Programme a Success
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 2:06 pm | Waikato District Health Board
A pilot programme between Waikato District Health Board and general practitioners has seen the number of referred cellulitis attendances to hospital emergency departments reduce significantly. More >>
