Advice and support
Need information about non-acute (not medically urgent) services for older people in the Waikato DHB area? This web page provides links to some organisations and useful websites that can help.If you...
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About our research
Research workstreams Each research workstream has a district health board (DHB) lead and an academic lead. The combination of research and clinical expertise this joint venture will provide enhance...
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Presentation series 20162015DATENAME OF SEMINARPRESENTERMayACC funded project Restricted Weight BearingJohn ParsonsJuneBachelor of Nursing Honours dissertation: Patients as their own predictors of...
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Profiles
See below for profiles of members of the Institute of Healthy Ageing's patron, governance group, management group and research collaborators.Profiles are being added as they become available.Patron -...
View ArticleMental health and addictions
Mental Health & Addictions provides mental health and addictions services to the population of the Waikato District Health Board and regional forensic services to the Waikato, Lakes, Taranaki and...
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About the institute
Several of those involved in the Institute at its launch in November 2013. Left to right: Patron Sir Peter Gluckman; Dr Phil Wood, Clinical Leader at Waikato DHB; Professor Alastair Jones, Vice...
View ArticleMental Health non-acute/outpatient referrals
ServiceArea coveredContact detailsAdult Mental HealthHamilton & Waikato District Council AreaFax: (07) 834 6900Ph: (07) 834 6902Post: Adult Mental Health 193 London StreetPrivate BagP.O. 3200...
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Health Waikato (Hospital and health services)
Role: Directly provides hospital and health services across the health district.FactsChief Operating Officer: Jan AdamsAnnual budget: More than $700 millionEmploys: Almost 5000 clinical, clinical...
View ArticleFrequently asked questions
What is virtual health?Virtual health is about putting the patient at the centre of their healthcare. It is enabling healthy communities by:empowering patients to manage their own health,giving...
View Article2016 Waikato DHB Smear Taker Update presentations
Below is a list of the presentions from the event. If you would like to follow the presentation discussed in the presentation video please download the presentation link provided below the video...
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Cervical Screening
Women aged 20-69 are advised to have a cervical smear test every three years. You have a choice of where to go for a smear test (see below). A cervical smear test is not a test to look for cancer. It...
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Measles
Child with measlesCheck with your doctor whether you and your family have been fully immunised against measles – especially if you were born after December 1968 as you may not have been fully immunised...
View ArticleVirtual DHB
Virtual DHB – the FREE app that puts your health in your handshealth information and advice from top cliniciansappointments with hospital specialists* without leaving your home or officelinks to useful...
View ArticleConsultation is open on the Waikato Palliative Care Strategic Plan
The Draft Waikato Palliative Care Strategy Plan 2016-2021 is now available for consultation.The draft plan incorporates paediatric, adolescent and adult palliative care and has been developed with...
View ArticleBoard agendas
The Board holds a monthly public Board meeting and is responsible for overseeing the governance of Waikato District Health Board, including financial performance, planning, funding and service...
View ArticleBoard agenda - May 2016
AGENDA1.Apologies2.INTERESTS2.1 Schedule of Interests2.2 Conflicts Related to Items on the Agenda3.MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING3.1 Board Minutes: 27 April 20163.2 Committees Minutes: No minutes this...
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Please check the agenda for the timing and venue of meetings as they do vary.Meeting schedule for 2016BoardDisability Support Advisory CommitteeHealth Waikato Advisory CommitteeCommunity & Public...
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Population Health
Population Health is a service that is charged with health promotion, health protection and population-based screening programmes. Population Health aims to prevent people living in local communities...
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