Waitemata District Health Board - Latest News [Page 7]
Releasing Time To Care At North Shore Hospital
Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 11:43 am | Waitemata District Health Board
An internationally acclaimed programme that frees nurses up to spend more time on direct patient care is being implemented at North Shore Hospital. More >>
Targets Show Healthy Communities In Waitemata
Monday, 13 October 2008, 10:15 am | Waitemata District Health Board
The launch of 2007/2008 results of the Ministry of Health Health Targets reinforces the good health status enjoyed by residents of the North Shore City, Waitakere City and Rodney District. More >>
Programme helps journey through health system
Friday, 5 October 2007, 4:14 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
The production of New Zealand’s first handbook for colorectal cancer patients was just one outcome of a recent project by Waitemata District Health Board. More >>
Waitemata DHB delivers on promise
Monday, 17 September 2007, 9:55 am | Waitemata District Health Board
Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) will open the promised new inpatient beds this month as part of its strategy to reduce instances of gridlock at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals. More >>
Hospital pressures to ease as new beds open
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 5:15 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) is opening 25 new inpatient beds and implementing strategies to free up existing beds over the next six weeks to alleviate the winter gridlock at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals. More >>
DHB selects internal candidate as new CEO
Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 1:45 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
The Chair of Waitemata District Health Board (DHB), Ms Kay McKelvie, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Davies to the position of Chief Executive Officer. This follows an extensive national and international search for a candidate who would ... More >>
Strike forces hospitals into emergency mode
Monday, 11 September 2006, 8:51 am | Waitemata District Health Board
The strike by radiographers due to begin on Tuesday will reduce affected hospitals to virtually emergency services only – most of them for a fortnight. More >>
Strike On As Union Rejects New Pay Deal
Saturday, 9 September 2006, 2:09 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
The strike by radiographers in seven District Health Boards now seems certain to go ahead after the radiographers union rejected a new pay proposal during mediated negotiations over the last two days. More >>
Detox Clinic To Help Beat Dependence
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 5:02 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
Community Alcohol and Drug Services Auckland (CADS) this week opened a walk-in detoxification clinic designed to help people beat their dependence on alcohol and other drugs. More >>
Secure Intellectual Disability Unit to open
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 12:52 am | Waitemata District Health Board
Waitemata DHB is opening its new Intellectual Disability secure unit at the Mason Clinic, at 9.30am on 8 June 2006. More >>
Expo A Chance To Build Diverse Workforce
Monday, 13 March 2006, 12:24 am | Waitemata District Health Board
More Asian health professionals will be needed over the next decade if projected vacancies in the health sector are to be filled by 2015. Waitemata District Health Board is working closely with training organisations and universities to ensure adequate ... More >>
Expo to Showcase Latest Health Innovations
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 11:23 am | Waitemata District Health Board
The Kidney Foundation and Waitemata District Health Board and its Primary Health Organisation (PHO) network* are joining forces to promote the launch of “National Drink Water Week” from March 20 – 26. More >>
National “Top Hospital Games” For North Shore
Thursday, 20 October 2005, 4:42 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
Around 400 competitors from 20 hospitals throughout the country will meet in Takapuna this weekend to compete the hotly contested Top Hospital Games. More >>
Event Showcases Health Innovations
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 11:27 am | Waitemata District Health Board
A range of innovations designed to improve people’s health will be showcased during an event held at Waitakere Trusts Stadium this Thursday. More >>
Top Hospital Games For North Shore
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 3:03 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
Around 500 competitors from health boards across the country will meet in Takapuna in October to compete the hotly contested Top Hospital Games. North Shore Hospital is hosting this year’s Top Town-style event for health professionals, which will ... More >>
Host responsibility tops menu
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 11:01 am | Waitemata District Health Board
Licensees from North West of Auckland are urged to attend an expo on host responsibility at North Harbour Stadium, Albany on 14 June. More >>
Extra Nurses Will Help Ease Winter Pressure
Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 5:05 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
North Shore Hospital is increasing its nursing levels to cope with the busy winter period. Around 50 extra full time nursing positions across medical, surgical, orthopaedic, theatre and emergency departments will help cover the increased workloads, says Daily ... More >>
Drink Guidelines a First in Child Obesity Battle
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 9:10 am | Waitemata District Health Board
In a first in New Zealand, a set of guidelines has been designed to help reduce the almost six kilograms of sugar the average kiwi child consumes annually from the beverages they drink. More >>
Big Event In Asian Calendar To Benefit Hospital
Monday, 23 May 2005, 2:15 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
Cast members from the Cantonese Opera Society of New Zealand are rehearsing daily for a fundraising performance that will benefit Waitakere Hospital’s new baby unit. More >>
Waitemata Newborns Among First On Immunisation Reg
Friday, 15 April 2005, 1:53 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
Waitemata newborns will be the first in New Zealand to appear on the National Immunisation Register (NIR) from next week. More >>