Health news

Stop smoking for free as the cost goes up in smokes

Tuesday, 09 January 2018 10:19 am

Every year thousands of kiwis’ summer includes journeys to the beach, families and feasting, and of course the time-honoured tradition of New Year’s resolutions with stopping smoking consistently at the top of this list.

Participants at the mass casualty simulation exercise , Waikato Hospital late 2017.

Simulation exercise prepares Waikato DHB for real civil emergencies

Monday, 08 January 2018 1:54 pm

Whether the event is fire, flood or earthquake or a major accident with mass casualties, being prepared is the key to any emergency response. For...

NICU baby Oliver and parents thank staff with a gift of $21,500

Friday, 22 December 2017 4:00 pm

A family’s desire to thank some of Waikato DHB’s nurses and doctors has resulted in a massive $21,500 raised for Waikato Hospital’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Lead Maternity Carers over the summer months

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 4:30 pm

Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) are independently contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide primary maternity services. There have recently been some LMCs exiting practice in parts of the Waikato – leaving a gap that has yet to be filled. For some women this meant it has been difficult to find an LMC.

The December 2017 graduate attendants (from left): Tony Van Der Gulik, Jim Discombe, Lewie Scott, John Armer and Justin McCarthy.

Third group of Waikato Hospital attendants achieve certification

Friday, 15 December 2017 1:56 pm

The December 2017 Waikato Hospital graduate attendants (from left): Tony Van Der Gulik, Jim Discombe, Lewie Scott, John Armer and Justin McCarthy. Absent: Jose Fuertes....

Waikato DHB drinking water accreditation suspended

Monday, 11 December 2017 3:18 pm

Waikato DHB’s public health team will continue to sign off council water safety plans and ensure they are being implemented under the authority of the...

Let’s talk – New directions ahead for mental health and addiction services

Friday, 08 December 2017 4:19 pm

Waikato DHB held the first of a series of planned public meetings this week to ask the Waikato community to share experiences, views and ideas that will help guide the new direction of mental health and addiction services in the Waikato.

Thumbs up for regional block service in anaesthesia

Thursday, 07 December 2017 8:02 am

Having a general anaesthetic is not always necessary for some operations, especially for hand or arm procedures. One option is a “regional block” anaesthetic which...

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