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Five sets of twins the talk of the town

It’s not every day you get five sets of twins and their parents together in one space.

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Volunteers wanted at Waitakere Hospital

Volunteers of varying age, gender and ethnic background are wanted at Waitemata District Health Board’s Waitakere Hospital. Download full release

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Supreme Court Decision - "A win for patient health"

Waitemata District Health Board welcomes today’s decision in the Supreme Court to uphold its smokefree policy. Download full release

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New skills centre boost for academic profile and positive patient outcomes

Dignitaries and VIPs joined Minister of Health Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman today for the opening of the new Whenua Pupuke Waitemata Clinical Skills Centre at North Shore Hospital.

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Asian Mental Health Service launches new book

A new activity booklet for mental health clients and their children was launched this afternoon by the Asian Mental Health Service in the Waitemata DHB’s newly opened Whenua Pupuke-Waitemata Clinical…

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Future of healthcare training unveiled at Waitemata DHB

A new generation of medical clinicians is being trained at North Shore Hospital as the Waitemata DHB teams up with tertiary partners to provide on-site learning and research facilities that…

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Father of Orthopaedics

Waitemata DHB’s very own “Father of Orthopaedics” is winding down a career that dates back to 1962. Download full release

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Waitemata DHB makes its most significant investment into community health

The Primary and Community Services Plan (PCSP) outlines Waitemata DHB’s most significant investment into primary care to date with an initial $5.

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Keeping families safe with up-to-date immunisations

Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) is encouraging parents and caregivers to ensure their teens and younger children are up-to-date with their immunisations. Download full release

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Patient experience gets boost through staff initiatives

Patients, visitors and staff at Waitakere and North Shore hospitals will have the chance to walk in someone else’s shoes when Patient Experience Week starts on April 24.

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