Increasing one-on-one care for patients
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the initiative Releasing Time to Care is helping to free up time so patients in hospital can... Read More
Waikato DHB leads the world in use of drug error reduction software
Drug error reduction software that acts like rumble strips and guardrails on the side of roads is helping Waikato DHB deliver patient... Read More
Waikato water restrictions lifted
Water restrictions have been lifted across Hamilton City, Waikato District and Waipa District. Recent rain and cooler temperatures mean reservoirs across the... Read More
A talented team tackles rheumatic fever
Vicky Henry, Savaira Vuidreketi and Melissa Epiha from Raukura Hauora O Tainui and K’aute Pasifka at the National Maori Netball Tournament over... Read More
More Waikato patients receiving specialist assessments
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest figures show a record number of Waikato DHB patients received a medical or surgical First Specialist... Read More
Calling for nominations for the 2016 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards
The 2016 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to recognise volunteers who generously give their time, skills and care to... Read More
Commission calls for surgical data to be publicly reported
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is recommending data on surgical performance and other health care outcomes are publicly reported at a... Read More
Special clock helps monitor pre-surgery fasting
Photo (l to r): Older Persons and Rehabilitation nurse manager Belinda Macfie, with clinical nurse manager Rupia Proebstel and registered nurse Sharleen... Read More
We ask because we care
Today – Friday 11 March – is Orange Day NZ, a day to think about how we can personally make a stand... Read More
Dramatic drop in rheumatic fever cases for the Waikato
Rheumatic fever rates have halved in the Waikato since the health board launched its community-led prevention programme last April. New figures show... Read More
