Applications are open for the September 2013 intake to the NETP and NESP programmes. Follow the link for information on the employment conditions, programme structure and placement areas available. Visit the... Read more

Welcome to the latest edition of , the newsletter that will inform you about all the great things happening in our hospitals and district health boards across the country. In this edition ‘Ward to Board’ Commitment to safe... Read more

Information on novel influenza A (H7N9) virus in eastern ChinaThere have been a number of media reports regarding cases of influenza caused by a novel influenza A (H7N9) virus in eastern China. So far 21 cases have been identified; 12 severe, six... Read more

District Health Boards are made up of seven elected board members and four ministerial appointed board members. The Minister of Health also appoints the chair and deputy-chair for each DHB. Elections are held... Read more

We're raising fraud awareness because we want to enhance an antifraud and anticorruption culture within Waikato DHB. Fraud is dishonestly obtaining a benefit by deception or other means. It can include:... Read more

The case for fluoride in the water - this health debate has had its day Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral - it is found in air, soil, plants, water and lots of foods. More than 60 years of scientific evidence shows water fluoridation is... Read more

- pertussis rates 2nd highest Waikato DHB area is still in the middle of a pertussis epidemic with the 2nd highest notification rate in NZ during February 2013. All pregnant women between 20 weeks gestation and 2 weeks... Read more

Hamilton City Bulletin back to previous page An early reminder that the Balloons over Waikato festival takes place the week after Easter from 3-7 April 2013. The festival will launch on Wednesday morning with the Hamilton city ascension... Read more

YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR For non urgent, less serious health concerns. If unavailable ring your GP and listen to the answerphone message or ringHealthline 0800 611 116. AFTER HOURSFor non... Read more

in the Waikato Influenza vaccine has just arrived in GP surgeries and now is the best time to be vaccinated as it can take up to two weeks from vaccination to develop immunity. ... Read more