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Waikato District Health Board
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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 58]
PXT in trauma care may save lives
Monday, 8 October 2007, 9:35 am | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato Hospital's trial of mobile phone PXT-ing for emergency and trauma patients has potentially saved four lives in only three months. More >>
William Pike Update
Monday, 1 October 2007, 1:13 pm | Waikato DHB
William Pike is still in intensive care in Waikato Hospital in a stable condition. William had further surgery yesterday (Sunday) - this time on his left leg and faces further surgery this week. His family, under advice from doctors, will not be providing ... More >>
William Pike update
Thursday, 27 September 2007, 11:09 am | Waikato DHB
The parents of Barry and Tracy Pike would like to thank the media for their understanding following the accident on Mt Ruapehu involving their son William, 22. More >>
New Hospital Entry Building Named
Thursday, 27 September 2007, 10:33 am | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board's new entry building has been named Te Rau Aroha Entry Building. More >>
Audio: Interview with James Christie
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 5:14 pm | Waikato DHB
James Christie, 21, is the climber who ran down Mt Ruapehu today to get help for his injured friend William Pike. More >>
Interview with family of William Pike
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 5:06 pm | Waikato DHB
William Pike, the 22 year old climber injured on Mt Ruapehu early today, is still in surgery and likely to be there another two hours. His family have provided this audio interview - in the interview are Barry and Tracy Pike, their son Andrew, 18m ... More >>
Climber Regains Consciousness After Surgery
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 4:58 pm | Waikato DHB
The climber injured in last night's eruption on Mt Ruapehu has regained consciousness and is talking to his family and friends. More >>
Mt Ruapehu: Climber in Serious Condition
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 8:56 am | Waikato District Health Board
The 22-year-old climber in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital is William Pike, a primary school teacher from Auckland. More >>
Waikato DHB candidates
Tuesday, 25 September 2007, 10:38 am | Waikato District Health Board
Here is a link to the Waikato DHB website containing pen portraits of each candidate for the Waikato District Health Board. More >>
Cowardly Attack On Elderly Woman
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:27 am | Waikato District Health Board
A retired 86-year-old Te Awamutu nurse is recovering in Waikato Hospital after she was allegedly attacked by several youths in the town on Wednesday. More >>
Hospital Chaplaincy There For Others
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:06 am | Waikato District Health Board
Sometimes it's just a friendly chat, sometimes patients need emotional support and sometimes patients want some spiritual support. No matter what your beliefs are or what your need is, the Waikato Hospital chaplains are there to listen and be there ... More >>
No New Cases, Ward Reopened
Tuesday, 18 September 2007, 12:14 am | Waikato District Health Board
Waikato Hospital has reopened its cardiac care extension ward today after receiving confirmation there had been no new cases of gastroenteritis in the hospital for 72 hours. More >>
Norovirus Confirmed At Waikato Hospital
Saturday, 15 September 2007, 2:51 pm | Waikato District Health Board
Four patients in Waikato Hospital’s cardiac care unit were struck down with diarrhoea and vomiting today (Fri) prompting hospital officials to close the unit’s extension ward. More >>
Joint Statement from Otto Family and Waikato DHB
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 4:59 pm | Waikato DHB
In recent days the Waikato Times has printed stories about Kirsty Otto and her health treatment, and other patients who have received neurosurgical treatment. The Otto family appreciates the reasons for the public interest in Kirsty's case and are grateful ... More >>
Interview with wife of man who lost arm in crash
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 8:45 am | Waikato District Health Board
Audio + Text: Therasa Koulouris is the wife of Kosta Koulouris, 35, sales manager, Sydney who is the man who lost his right arm in a crash at Huntly yesterday. Mr Koulouis is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit. Mrs Koulouris ... More >>
Interview With Wife Of Man Who Lost Arm In Crash
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 7:29 am | Waikato DHB
Therasa Koulouris is the wife of Kosta Koulouris, 35, sales manager, Sydney who is the man who lost his right arm in a crash at Huntly yesterday. Mr Koulouis is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit. Mrs Koulouris would ... More >>
Hospital Benchmark Information
Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 9:43 am | Waikato DHB
The performance of Waikato District Health Board’s seven hospitals leaves room for improvement but the work has begun. More >>
Fraud Conviction Puts DHB Suppliers on Notice
Tuesday, 21 August 2007, 11:42 am | Waikato District Health Board
A Hamilton company director has pleaded guilty to fraudulently overcharging Waikato District Health Board over a 17-month period. In the Hamilton District Court today (Tuesday), Maryanne Joyce Griffin, 47, of Tamahere admitted falsifying 35 supplier ... More >>
Nationwide Appeal To Boost Children's Health
Friday, 17 August 2007, 10:01 am | Waikato DHB
Progressive Enterprises is once again showing its commitment to supporting children's health with the launch of a unique, nationwide appeal to raise funds for five hospitals. More >>
Only One Nomination For Health Board So Far
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 3:24 pm | Waikato DHB
With less than six working days left, only one nomination has been received for the Waikato District Health Board elections. More >>
