Access to patient information links up GP and hospital care
GPs will have remote access to the Waikato DHB’s clinical workstation computer system that brings together key information about a patient’s journey from assessment to the end of treatment.
Influenza vaccine programme further extended
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says it’s still not too late to vaccinate against influenza with the free vaccine programme further extended until... Read More
Plunket’s technology leap is focused on customers
Plunket’s recently launched Electronic Plunket Health Record (ePHR) is a development that has taken one of the country’s most recognised and respected... Read More
Nurses and DHBs agree on pay conditions for the next two years
One of New Zealand’s largest collective employment agreements has been settled for the next two years. The 20 District Health Boards (DHBs)... Read More
Tributes flow in for Putiputi O’Brien
Putiputi O’Brien, NZ’s first Māori Nurse, died this week aged 93 years.
Waikato fly-fishing retreat for men with cancer
Reel Recovery is a Waikato-based fly-fishing retreat for men experiencing cancer. There is no cost for participants. It is all done by voluntary helpers - accommodation, catering, fishing buddies/guides, and those who lead conversation groups.
Huge cat visits Waikato Hospital patients in pram
First published in the Waikato Times by Donna-Lee Biddle One day a week a fluffy ginger fur-ball visits patients in Waikato Hospital... Read More
Healthy lifestyle initiative helping more diabetics
A growing number of New Zealanders with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes are receiving support and advice through the Green Prescriptions initiative.
Waikato gets together to develop palliative care charter
Development of a strategic vision and plan for palliative care in the Waikato was launched at a project board meeting at Waiora Waikato hospital campus on 5 August.
The Hits and Countdown make magic happen
Patients in Waikato Hospital’s Waikids wards were overwhelmed by the generosity from two local celebrities as they handed out trolleys full of... Read More
