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Waitematā DHB is set to hire 100 new nurses
The biggest DHB in the country is embarking on its biggest recruitment drive ever, seeking 100 new nurses before the end of June. Read full release
Read More »Waitematā DHB appoints former Secretary for Te Marae Ora Cook Islands Ministry of Health as Director of Pacific Health
Former Secretary for Te Marae Ora Cook Islands Ministry of Health Dr Josephine Aumea Herman has been appointed Director of Pacific Health at Waitematā DHB.
Read More »Thank you to the people of Northland and Auckland – 1 million COVID-19 tests and counting
More than 1 million COVID-19 tests have been completed in the Northern Region (Northland and Auckland) since testing began in February 2020. Read full release
Read More »Changing the lives of Pacific youth
Waitematā DHB’s community alcohol and drug service (CADS) is leading the way with a specialised programme for pacific youth who experience alcohol and/or drug issues. Read full release
Read More »Auckland health authorities boost testing in response to new cases
Health authorities in Auckland are asking residents to be vigilant and follow public health advice following the three new positive cases of COVID-19 in the city, which has led to…
Read More »Diagnostic breast service boosts the battle against breast cancer
A newly developed facility, renamed as Kia Ū Ora – Waitematā Breast Service, brings multiple procedures and clinics together under one roof at North Shore Hospital to improve access and…
Read More »Independent external expert review of He Puna Waiora mental health unit released
Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) has today publicly released an independent external review of its He Puna Waiora inpatient mental health unit following the deaths of two patients in May…
Read More »Hawkins to build North Shore’s new hospital building
Hawkins has been appointed by Waitematā DHB as the construction contractor for Tōtara Haumaru, the new state-of-the-art hospital facility at North Shore Hospital.
Read More »Multisensory Snoezelen room opens at Wilson Centre
A new multisensory Snoezelen room to support children’s and adolescents’ wellbeing has opened at the Child Rehabilitation Service, based at the Wilson Centre in Takapuna. Read full release
Read More »Wallet-sized health card launched
Waitematā DHB is marking Health Literacy Month in October with a new initiative that guides people to reliable, clear online health information. Read full release
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