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Northern region DHBs swap foam cups for biodegradable alternative
Auckland, New Zealand – Environmentally-friendly biodegradable paper cups are being rolled out in public hospitals across Auckland and Northland after being successfully trialled at Waitematā DHB.
Read More »Waitematā DHB leads the way in healthcare innovation
Waitematā DHB is celebrating the success of its Leapfrog programme, which won the Business Transformation through Digital and IT category of the NZ CIO Awards on 12 June.
Read More »Generous support helps make refurbished Waitakere Hospital chapel a reality
A new multi-faith spiritual centre, Wairua Tapu, Chapel of the Holy Spirit, was officially opened by Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) at Waitakere Hospital yesterday.
Read More »Top marks for Waitematā DHB
Waitematā DHB is excelling in its training of junior doctors with both North Shore and Waitakere hospitals achieving the maximum possible accreditation of five years from the Royal Australasian College...
Read More »Independent external review following deaths at mental health inpatient unit
Waitematā DHB has announced an immediate independent external review of its He Puna Waiora inpatient mental health unit after the deaths of two patients in the unit this week.
Read More »Five-day national strike action
Waitematā DHB has contingency plans in place to ensure patients and whānau, continue to receive a high level of care and support during the five-day national strike.
Read More »Changes to pharmacy services for aged care and residential facilities
An Auckland-wide move to improve the safety, supply and management of medication to the elderly and disabled will be progressed with strong support from the community.
Read More »Budgeting software changes the financial game for DHBs
Ground-breaking new budgeting software developed by Waitematā DHB could be a game-changer for financial planning within the health sector.
Read More »Response to HDC decision released today
Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) accepts in full the Health and Disability Commissioner’s findings, released today, into the care of a patient at our Waiatarau mental health inpatient unit in...
Read More »Waitematā DHB Consumer Council - your chance to make a difference
Twelve very special people will soon have the opportunity to work alongside Waitematā DHB’s CEO on a new consumer council designed to make a real difference in the lives of patients.
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