Hospital construction project to meet future health needs
Waitematā DHB is embarking on the construction of a major new $240 million-plus hospital building on the North Shore Hospital campus over the next four years.
Read More »Future of feet in good hands thanks to new podiatry partnership
In an effort to reduce the devastating foot-related complications from diabetes, Waitematā DHB and AUT have teamed-up to provide trainee podiatrists with hands-on experience in early diagnosis and prevention.
Read More »Annual award for Māori represents nursing values at Waitematā DHB
Registered nurse Stella Williams wears the korowai with pride as the latest winner of Waitematā DHB’s Te Kauae Raro Māori Nursing and Midwifery Award. Download full release
Read More »New Chief Medical Officer inspired by GP's example
Newly appointed Waitematā DHB Chief Medical Officer Dr Jonathan Christiansen hasn’t forgotten the hard-working family GP whose example helped put him on the path to medical school.
Read More »Protecting our communities from the measles outbreak
Between 11 June and 28 June 2019, an estimated 1,555 Auckland infants received their first dose of MMR as a result of Auckland Regional Public Health Service’s (ARPHS) decision to…
Read More »New Consumer Council provides additional community voice at Waitematā DHB
Thirteen everyday people had their first taste of life behind the scenes of New Zealand’s biggest DHB today. Download full release
Read More »Radiology services boosted with arrival of new CT scanner at Waitematā DHB
A new high-tech CT scanner at North Shore Hospital will help Waitematā DHB meet the increased demands of its rapidly growing population. Download full release
Read More »Waitematā DHB arming younger generations with life-saving information
Waitematā DHB, which cares for the largest district population in the country, is taking a fresh approach to health promotion in an effort to boost awareness of bowel health.
Read More »Auckland measles outbreak: Dad urges people to get vaccinated after baby's diagnosis
The father of a baby who spent her first birthday in hospital isolation after contracting measles is urging others to get vaccinated to help prevent its spread. Read more.
Read More »Rural blood testing service saves life of teen with bleeding stomach tumour
In the time it typically takes for blood results to come back, Courtney Mason could have died. Read more. . .
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