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Updated media release - Waitematā DHB paves the way with New Zealand’s first-ever paramedic pilot
Paramedics are being employed to help transfer patients between Waitematā DHB’s hospitals and support medical staff in providing optimal care. Read full release
Read More »Waitematā DHB pharmacist recognised
Joanna Hikaka has been named 2019 Pharmacist of the Year by the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand, making her the second Waitematā DHB pharmacist to win the award in the…
Read More »Waitematā DHB launches refreshed Friends and Family survey
A newly updated Friends and Family survey is now in use at the North Shore and Waitakere hospitals. Read full release
Read More »Lung cancer screening a step closer to reality following combined study
Newly released study results present a strong case for lung cancer screening in New Zealand – particularly for Māori whose mortality rates are between three and four times higher than…
Read More »Waitematā DHB volunteer group sewing up a storm
Members of one of North Shore Hospital’s longest-serving volunteer groups are using their sewing skills to make face masks. Read full release
Read More »New Associate Chief Medical Officer appointed at Waitematā DHB
Nineteen years have passed since Dr Andrew Old’s classmates at the University of Auckland honoured him with the Good Samaritan Award. Read full release
Read More »Telehealth pod helps doctors maintain patient care during COVID
A soundproof pod equipped with digital technology is allowing doctors at Waitematā DHB to connect with patients and hold confidential consultations that would otherwise have been postponed during the COVID…
Read More »Community podiatrists learning new skills from Waitematā DHB specialists
Waitematā DHB is teaming up with community-based podiatrists to provide specialised care for people with diabetes-related foot problems. Read full release here
Read More »Waitematā, Auckland, and Counties Manukau DHBs continue COVID-19 outbreak measures – delay some planned care, move to virtual where possible
The three metropolitan Auckland district health boards (DHBs) will continue with measures that have been in place since Monday 17 August in response to the current community outbreak of COVID-19.
Read More »Waitematā, Auckland, and Counties Manukau DHBs delay outpatient appointments and planned care, move to virtual where possible
From Monday 17 August, the three Auckland metropolitan district health boards (DHBs) will postpone some face-to-face planned care appointments or move to virtual appointments where it is appropriate to do…
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