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Learning from Serious Adverse Events
Today’s release of serious adverse events data by the Health Quality and Safety Commission ensures that patient safety and continued improvement are at the heart of all the DHB does,…
Read More »New patient safety initiative at Waitemata DHB
Easy-to read information cards are now being used in the Waitakere and North Shore hospitals, encouraging patients to ask more questions if they are feeling confused or uncertain about what…
Read More »High school students transforming youth perceptions of smoking
Budding young artist Danika Hurman is the winner of a competition aimed at keeping her peers smokefree. Download full release
Read More »Predictive medicine project gives stroke patients a better idea of how to plan for their future
You’ve just had a stroke. It’s very early days and you’re hospitalised - asking yourself: what does the future hold? Download full release
Read More »Vaccination “catch-up” programme protects against mumps
An immunisation programme set to begin in west Auckland this month will specifically target Year 9 and 10 pupils. Download full release
Read More »DHBs welcome High Court judgment
Waitemata and Capital & Coast DHBs have welcomed the High Court judgment today focusing on the care provided to three intellectually disabled patients. Download full release
Read More »Big Waitemata DHB win for community engagement
A community engagement project run by Waitemata DHB to test public opinion on primary birthing units has won the health category of the Australasian Core Values Awards.
Read More »Shortland St comes to Waitakere Hospital
Fact and fiction came together at Waitakere Hospital on Saturday, October 14 when cast members from the TV medical soap Shortland Street dropped by to help celebrate Radio Lollipop's 5th…
Read More »Birthday surprise for centenarian at North Shore Hospital
Staff at North Shore Hospital’s Ward 5 made sure one patient’s very special birthday milestone got off to a memorable start on October 11. Download full release
Read More »Strong bond reunites past and present Waitakere Hospital staff
Past and present staff from the Wainamu Ward at Waitakere Hospital met for their first-ever reunion on September 28.
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