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Future-focused health educator recognised
Ground-breaking work within the Institute for Innovation and Improvement (i3), a core part of Waitemata District Health Board’s (WDHB) commitment to building and enhancing the next generation of health care…
Read More »Community pharmacies recruited for Waitemata DHB Hepatitis C screening pilot
A potentially life-saving Waitemata DHB-funded Hepatitis C screening programme will be trialled at seven west and north Auckland pharmacies from today. Download full release
Read More »Great teamwork sees Waitemata DHB hospitals managing well during nursing strike
Good contingency planning and great teamwork has seen North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital functioning to a high standard during the national nursing strike. Download full release
Read More »Self-sampling hailed for reducing screening inequities among Māori
Sixty-four Māori women have made a potentially life-saving move thanks to a self-sampling trial aimed at reducing barriers to cervical screening. Download full release
Read More »Nationwide nursing strike by NZNO members
Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) has contingency plans in place to maintain essential and emergency care during the 24-hour nationwide strike by New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation (NZNO) members starting at…
Read More »Boosted service delivers lower cost after hours-care to those who need it most
Eligible patients will pay no more than $39 for after-hours and overnight care at selected urgent care clinics under a new-and-improved service negotiated by Waitemata and Auckland District Health Boards.
Read More »Awhi Tamariki - a comprehensive health check for children
A new health assessment and education programme being introduced into five Waitemata schools will give public health nurses an holistic view of a child’s health and a better chance at…
Read More »A certified approach to clean and green at Waitemata DHB
Environmentally-conscious staff are helping Waitemata DHB reduce its carbon footprint. Download full release
Read More »Warm support for new investment in addiction treatment facilities
The key agencies involved in today’s Government announcement of a $16. 7 million investment in new addiction treatment facilities for Aucklanders have warmly welcomed the initiative. Download full release
Read More »New Wilson Home initiative gives younger patients a voice to be heard
Fourteen-year-old Wilson Home inpatient Martina Roa says it’s good to know her opinion counts. Download full release
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