Waikato DHB responds to mental health inspection report
Waikato DHB Chief Executive Dr Nigel Murray today welcomed the Ministry of Health’s Inspection report into the DHB’s Mental Health and Addiction... Read More
Public health advisory about possible listeria contamination at Waikato Hospital
We want visitors to Waikato Hospital to be aware that if they ate a salad sandwich or salad bar product from our... Read More
Fluoridation decision to move to DHBs
DHBs rather than local authorities will decide on which community water supplies are fluoridated under proposed changes announced today by Health Minister... Read More
Measles outbreak in the Waikato
UPDATED: 14 April 2016 There have been no new measles cases since our last statement and we are continuing to monitor the... Read More
Influenza vaccines now available in the Waikato!
That time of the year is coming again – the flu season. Time to book an appointment for the influenza vaccination with your GP, local medical centre or see if your local pharmacy offers influenza vaccination.
Flu immunisation campaign launched
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today launched the annual influenza immunisation campaign at a community diabetes clinic in Porirua, Wellington.
Tokoroa’s Ka Pai Kai school lunches proving very popular
When children come to school hungry or when they eat or drink fatty and sugary food, their health and their school performance... Read More
Health warning removed for Lake Whangape
The health warning issued in December last year for Lake Whangape has now been removed, after two consecutive tests showed cyanobacterial levels to be once again below the warning level.
A virtual message brings real smiles
Hospital can be a lonely place, especially when you are in a rural hospital far away from loved ones but Waikato District... Read More
Make sure leaves are the only things that fall this autumn
A long hot summer is coming to an end, and fall (autumn) has already started. The evenings are cooler and many of... Read More
