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Baby Friendly Hospital award for Waitemata DHB
Breastfeeding wasn’t always easy for new mum Ashlee Lilo but with the guidance and support from her midwife and lactation consultant at Waitakere Hospital, little Tyson is still reaping the…
Read More »Renaissance of Mason Clinic site underway
A new 15-bed facility is the latest in a series of developments and upgrades designed to address the growing demand for specialist mental health services in Auckland.
Read More »One ear out when you’re out and about
Keenan’s family are advocating the One Ear Out campaign to highlight the risk of wearing headphones while walking down the street, crossing the road or level crossing, driving a vehicle…
Read More »Waitemata DHB achieve high rates of breastfeeding mums
Breastfeeding wasn’t always easy for new mum Ashlee Lilo but with the guidance and support from her midwife and lactation consultant at Waitakere Hospital, little Tyson is still reaping the…
Read More »Waitemata ePrescribing team wins national award
A Waitemata District Health Board electronic prescribing and administration [ePA] initiative has won the Hospital Pharmacy Performer of the Year at the 2017 Pharmacy Awards. Download full release
Read More »Waitemata DHB – winter illness and an aging population
Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) is experiencing increased demand from sick patients who are requiring admission to inpatient beds and is asking patients to only present to North Shore and…
Read More »EVitals – putting patient safety at the forefront of everyday practice
Patient safety is at the very heart of a newly rolled out electronic initiative giving staff at the Waitakere and North Shore hospitals quick, easy and simultaneous access to patients’…
Read More »Waitemata DHB wins big at Auckland Transport Travelwise Awards
Waitemata DHB won two awards for environmental sustainability and public transport promotion at this year’s Auckland Transport’s Travelwise Awards. Download full release
Read More »Patients urged to dispose of unwanted medicines safely
People with expired or unwanted medicines at home are urged to dispose of them through the Dispose of Unwanted Medicine Properly (DUMP) initiative. Download full release
Read More »Volunteers wanted at North Shore Hospital
Volunteers of varying age, gender and ethnic background are wanted at Waitemata District Health Board’s North Shore Hospital. Download full release
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