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Stop smoking training programme aimed at pregnant women
A new Waitemata DHB and Auckland DHB training initiative for health professionals will ultimately connect pregnant smokers with local services to help them quit. Download full release
Read More »Teleclinics put enhanced patient experience first at Waitemata DHB
Clinical Director Dr David Grayson says over 50 invited patients have opted for a teleclinic, or remote consultation, to see whether the option might be viable on a permanent basis…
Read More »New role to help build on Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)work among Māori
Multiple initiatives have contributed to a 63% drop in Māori infant mortality across the Waitemata DHB catchment since 2001. Download full release
Read More »New self-help hazardous drinking intervention app ‘tailored’ for Kiwi use
An innovative new version of an app designed to steer potentially problematic drinkers away from addiction is about to be put through its paces in Auckland. Download full release
Read More »Immunisations are for people of all ages – Immunisation Week 2018
Rachel Mattison knows the importance of immunisations after spending 11 weeks in hospital with her first baby Oscar, born prematurely. Download full release
Read More »Electronic patient referrals put safety first at Waitemata DHB
Improved patient safety, experience and outcomes sit at the very heart of a newly-launched electronic referral system at Waitemata DHB. Download full release
Read More »Eleanor hangs up her green coat after 17 years
North Shore Hospital’s longest serving volunteer, Eleanor Thomson, completed her last official shift on March 22 after 17 years of meeting and greeting visitors. Download full release
Read More »Waitemata DHB reaches out to Korean community in build-up to Census
Waitemata DHB is taking a proactive stance in its efforts to encourage full participation in Census 2018, before and on 6 March. Download full release
Read More »Supporting foot health with new roles in podiatry
Waitemata and Auckland DHBs are investing in podiatry by creating new positions to work with primary care to ensure earlier interventions and better outcomes for patients with foot issues and…
Read More »Asian Health & Wellbeing event
Imagine this: you’re new to New Zealand; English is your second language and you’ve come from a country where the health system is completely different to what’s on offer here.
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