Regional service offers expanded high-tech treatment at North Shore Hospital
A new regional interventional radiology (IR) initiative will benefit around 100 patients a month at North Shore Hospital (NSH) – offering an expanded service that reduces the need to travel…
Read More »Record number of Māori doctors in Waitematā DHB Specialist Mental Health and Addictions Services
The number of senior Māori doctors in Waitematā DHB’s specialist mental health and addictions service is set to reach seven – the highest number ever for the organisation.
Read More »Waitematā DHB doctor granted $1 million for research
Waitematā DHB renal doctor Janak de Zoysa has received just over $1 million from the Health Research Council to participate in an international study to improve health outcomes for dialysis…
Read More »Metropolitan Auckland district health boards increase COVID-19 testing capacity; Additional CBACs open in New Lynn and Manurewa
Community testing capacity in Auckland has been rapidly expanded in response to unprecedented demand earlier this week. Read full release
Read More »Waitematā DHB acknowledges its volunteers
Waitematā DHB’s “Green Coat” volunteers were thanked for their efforts during special ceremonies to mark National Volunteer Week.
Read More »Post-lockdown developments at Mason Clinic
Work to expand Waitematā DHB’s Mason Clinic regional forensic psychiatry service in Auckland is well-advanced, with the first in a series of planned new facilities set to open early next…
Read More »Tōtara Haumaru - new hospital update June 2020
Keeping the North Shore Hospital community informed about developments relating to Tōtara Haumaru. Update here
Read More »Dame Naida Glavish marks 30-year milestone
Dame Rangimārie Naida Glavish is celebrating 30 years of service to the health sector. Read full release
Read More »Waitematā DHB’s Māori Nurse of the Year slows down for nothing
Waitematā DHB Maori Nurse of the Year Chloe Maeva didn't let a worldwide pandemic, motherhood, study or being pregnant get in the way of her work and commitment to Māori…
Read More »Telehealth at Waitematā DHB – remodelling a health service post COVID-19
Plans to expand the use of telehealth beyond COVID-19 are being fast-tracked by Waitematā DHB following widespread use throughout the lockdown period. Read full release
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