http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/scripts/news.rss.aspxhttp://www.waikatodhb.govt.nz/images/templateimages/header_logo.jpgWaikato District Health Board News feedDementia support and education restored Alzheimer's New Zealand will provide support and education for carers of older people with dementia as a result of Waikato District Health Board awarding a new contract to Alzheimer's New Zealand to provide thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848677Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMTBlessing before demolition at Waikato Hospital Waikato District Health Board will acknowledge the past and look to the future at a dawn blessing ceremony next Friday (12 February). The 7am ceremony led by Tainui Kaumatua with the Waikato Hospitalhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848618Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMTStrike action by attendants at Waikato HospitalThe Unite Incorporated (Unite) union called a 24-hour strike this Friday 29 January for members employed as attendants at Waikato Hospital.The direct impacts on patients and the public will be minimal. http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848535Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTGet your flu vaccine while the sun still shines Even though we feel like winter will never come, putting a reminder in your diary to make your seasonal influenza vaccination appointment is the recommendation from Waikato District Health Board medicalhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848511Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTShellfish toxins remain along the Bay of Plenty coastline Ongoing weekly test results confirm that people should continue to avoid collecting or eating shellfish from a large area along the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty coastline. The area includes thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848438Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTWaikato DHB chief executive statement re Frankton murderWaikato DHB chief executive Craig Climo today said he’s perturbed at the inaccuracy of some of the reporting in the media following the murder of a 53-year-old woman in Frankton, Hamilton onhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848423Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTNEW IV PUMPS TO REDUCE MEDICATION ERRORS Waikato District Health Board is one step closer to eliminating medication errors after the arrival of 200 new volumetric infusion intravenous (IV) pumps last week. IV pumps are invaluable devices used at allhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848417Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTSecond Waikato Hospital arrestMatamata Police arrested a 42-year-old man in relation to a number of alleged thefts from Waikato Hospital. A staff swipe card and two large sets of hospital keys were recovered in his home.Attached is the release fromhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848404Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTThames Hospital updateEleven Thames Hospital staff, six inpatients and two relatives are now ill with diarrhoea and vomiting.The cases - seven more than yesterday - are highly contagious and are in isolation.The hospital is operating normally althoughhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848368Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTSecurity guard arrestA 20-year-old Huntly security guard will appear in the Huntly District Court next week to face theft charges from Waikato Hospital.Police this week arrested the man after they searched his home and found several cellphones allegedlyhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848360Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTThames Hospital highly contagiousThames Hospital has a number of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting and asks GPs and rest homes to manage patients within the community unless they are so ill they urgently need hospitalisation.The cases are highlyhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848355Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTTeen airlifted from WhangamataFurther to this release, the 18-year-old Auckland woman is seriously ill in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit.Further updates:The 81 year old Waihi farmer brought to Waikato Hospital on Sunday 20 December after he washttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848244Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTNine Waikato retail outlets fail compliance testNine Hamilton, Morrinsville and Matamata dairy owners and employees are facing prosecution and a fine of up to $2000 after selling cigarettes to people under 18 years of age. Waikato District Healthhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848236Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTHospital continues to provide after hours care Taumarunui Hospital will continue to provide all after hours' health services until further notice due to a break down in discussion with Taumarunui GPs. Taumarunui Hospital has been providing after hourshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848231Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTAudit NZ called in to investigate virusWaikato District Health Board today called in Audit New Zealand to undertake the external review into the Conficker virus event, which saw more than 3000 computers shut down at the DHB for periods from 34 hours tohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848230Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato DHB computers back on line Key clinical areas in Waikato District Health Board hospitals are now back on line after the board's 3000 PCs and laptops became paralysed by the virulent Conficker worm. All wards and the emergency department athttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848185Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato DHB Board member suspendedWaikato DHB board member Dr Suresh Vatsyayann has been suspended from the board for questioning the integrity of his fellow board members and DHB management.Chairman Graeme Milne said today he asked Dr Vatsyayann tohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848176Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTUpdate for Waikato DHB Vendors on Conficker virusWaikato DHB has been infected with the CONFICKER Virus, identified as variants A and D. There are five known variants of the virus.At 10pm yesterday issues were noticed with the system and investigationshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848175Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTComputer virus attacks Waikato DHB networkA computer virus called Conficker has infected Waikato District Health Board's computer network.The virus affected the organisation’s 3000 computers logged onto it’s network in Hamilton, Taumarunui, Te Kuiti,http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848174Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTNew Waikato Hospital corridor to open in January Visitors to Waikato Hospital can expect to take a slightly different route when the new temporary red corridor opens in January. Although named temporary, the corridor will be the main route for allhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848146Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato nurse NZ's first nurse practitionerThe role was misunderstood when first introduced, but eight years to the day since New Zealand's first nurse practitioner (NP) was registered, the role is flourishing.Waikato-based neonatal nurse Deborah Harrishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848141Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTSuccessful Waikato Hospital book launchMore than 200 copies of Under One Roof, the most comprehensive history of Waikato Hospital ever published, sold at the official book launch in Hamilton last night.The Bryant Education Centre auditorium at Waikatohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848140Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTFresh fruit and veg still popular at the right price A healthy food initiative that originated in the northern King Country resulted in thousands of families eating more fresh fruit and vegetables and brought extra money into local businesses. Waikatohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848132Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTTwo further Waikato lakes now have health warnings As anticipated, testing late last month has confirmed that cyanobacterial cell counts have risen in Lakes Kainui and Ngaroto. As of this month, Lakes Waahi, Waikare, Kainui andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848131Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTNew hospital beds rolling outThe first of the 719 new hospital beds ordered for Waikato District Health Board arrive in Te Kuiti and Taumarunui from Taranaki on Monday (7 December).There will be 21 beds installed at Te Kuiti Hospital at 8.30am andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848028Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTTaking every opportunity and making it count Waikato District Health Board's newly employed immunisation coordinator impressed delegates at the National Paediatric Association conference in Hamilton last week with immunisation figures that speak forhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848023Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato shallow lakes cyanobacterial warning update Health warnings now in place for Lakes Waikare and Waahi Recent cyanobacterial testing carried out on the six Waikato monitored lakes have started to show rises in cyanobacterial cell counts. Thishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848022Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTCartoons help calm children before surgery Bob the Builder, Pocahontas and Buzz Lightyear are all helping children at Waikato Hospital to remain calm before surgery. The cartoon characters are part of a new collection of movies,http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145848010Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTPatient safety fosters robust reportingWaikato DHB welcomes today’s publication of New Zealand’s serious and sentinel health events.Health Waikato chief operating officer Jan Adams said the organisation actively encouraged reporting of any adverse eventhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847981Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital - Under one Roof historyUnder One Roof will be of interest to anyone who has worked at Waikato Hospital or who has an interest in the history of health or of the Waikato region.The book, written by John Armstrong is 518 pages andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847924Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTNew child and youth health group on the agenda in Waikato The National Paediatric Society’s annual conference taking place in Hamilton this week is perfect timing for the Waikato contingent with the launch of their new Child and Youth Governancehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847901Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato DHB helping smokers to quitMore than 600 Waikato DHB clinical staff are educated and upskilled on the ‘Better help for smokers to quit’ health target.Waikato offered 39 per cent of its hospitalised smokers intervention, well short of the 80 perhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847900Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTOutstanding surgery results for WaikatoWaikato District Health Board is on track to deliver better, sooner and more convenient healthcare according to the elective surgery results released today. Waikato DHB improved access to elective surgery andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847897Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato DHB committed to six-hour targetA stay of less than six hours for 95 per cent of patients in Waikato and Thames hospitals’ emergency departments is achievable, say clinicians at both hospitals.While Thames is nearly there, Waikato Hospital hashttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847896Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTChild health - starving in the age of recessionThe launch of a children’s social health monitor to track the economic wellbeing of New Zealand children and their families, is one of several newsworthy items on the agenda at the Paediatric Society’shttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847895Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTPatient updateThis 58-year-old Papakura man is in ward 8, our neurosurgery ward at Waikato Hospital.Date: 12 November 2009Mary Anne GillDirectorMedia and CommunicationsWaikato District Health BoardP.O. Box 934Hamilton 3240Ph: 07 834 3684 Mobile: 021 705http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847790Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTPATHLAB and DHB to help young diabetes sufferersMore than 250 Waikato children and adolescents with type one diabetes can now safely dispose of their sharps free of charge through an agreement between Waikato DHB and Pathlab.Waikato DHB diabetes clinichttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847743Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTCar vs bike - TurangiThe 47-year-old Blenheim man on the bike is in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit in an improving condition.Date: 8 November 2009Mary Anne GillTaupo Rescue HelicopterThis afternoon the Youthtown Rescue Helicopter responded to ahttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847750Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTFilm x-rays replaced with digital images at Waikato DHB A new system that replaces film x-rays with digital images is live at Waikato, Thames, Tokoroa, Taumarunui and Te Kuiti hospitals. The Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) allowshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847712Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTRangiriri Road crash condition updatesPlease note the earlier releases from Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance and Waikato Police.This family all from Glen Murray, came under the care of our trauma team at Waikato Hospital. Patient updates:Mother, 40, serioushttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847696Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTFresh Future raises $75,000 for Waikato kids Children’s areas at Waikato Hospital are set for a spruce-up after Progressive Enterprises handed over a $75,000 cheque today, marking the end of the 2009 Fresh Future appeal. Health Waikato chiefhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847675Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTFatal crash PutaruruThe condition of the 42-year-old Putaruru woman involved in this head-on collision today is serious.She is in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit.Date: 3 November 2009Mary Anne GillDirectorMedia and CommunicationsWaikato Districthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847678Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTHealth board staff raise $25,000 for charity Two Waikato charities are the recipients of $12,500 each thanks to the “questionable” artistic talents of Waikato District Health Board staff. The hospital revue, In Flagrante Delicto (Caught in thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847636Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTRural and community services get the big tick Caring for the health of one of New Zealand’s most rural regions is a big job, and somebody must do it - but do Waikato Rural and Community Services do it well? Yes they do, according to those who needhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847627Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMTNew nurse manager position Waikato HospitalLeigh Singers takes up the new position of Waikato Hospital nurse manager, operations from November 23. It is the first of the nurse manager positions reporting to Waikato Hospital nursing director Suzanne Laweshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847615Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato DHB gets protective over its youth Waikato District Health Board is making it as easy as possible for young women to receive protection against potential cervical cancer. Not only has the DHB agreed to continue the human papillomavirus (HPV)http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847614Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTNursing director role For Suzanne LawesSuzanne Lawes is passionate about nursing and the challenges it provides which is why she’s so excited about her appointment to the Waikato Hospital nursing director’s position.Mrs Lawes, 42, currently servicehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847567Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTPatient updatesEarlier today you would have received two releases from the Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance.The following patient updates from Waikato Hospital:Kerepehi:a man in his 40s in critical condition in intensive care unita 15-year-old girl stablehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847566Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTYouthtown Rescue Helicopter - Motorcycle accidentFurther to the Youthtown Trust Rescue Helicopter release, the man is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit.Early this morning the Taupo based Youthtown Rescue Helicopter washttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847498Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital condition updatesThe following condition updates from accidents in the Waikato region the last 48 hours.Te Pahu - patients taken to Waikato hospital - 4.30pm Friday16-year-old male critical in intensive carehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847497Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTDay 6 blog from Waikato medics in SamoaFour more Waikato Hospital staff who've been in Samoa all week as part of the New Zealand medical and support staff response to the tsunami, return home later tonight.They are Roelof van Dalen (surgeon), Johnhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847416Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato medics in SamoaOne of the nine Waikato Hospital surgical staff who helped in New Zealand's medical response to the tsunami in Samoa, flew back to New Zealand today.Orthopaedic surgeon Jason Donovan completed another full day in theatre yesterdayhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847384Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTExercise caution visiting beaches A dog that recently died after visiting Coromandel’s Tapu Beach has tested positive for Tetrodotoxin (TTX) - the same toxin found in dogs and sea slugs recently on Auckland beaches. Thames Coromandel District Councilhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847376Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTBlog from the Waikato team in Samoa The nine-strong Waikato Hospital team in Samoa are sending back blogs and pictures at the end of every day for staff at the hospital and for their family and friends. They've asked me to share it with you. High reshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847317Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato medical team arrives in SamoaThe nine-strong Waikato Hospital medical team arrived in Samoa today on an RNZ Air Force flight with two Zealand based Samoan-speaking doctors and two Samoan-speaking nurses and were briefed an hour ago by anhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847273Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTNZ's health sector supporting Pacific neighboursTony Ryall - Nine of the 14 health professionals travelling to Samoa later tonight (see the minister's release below) are from Waikato Hospital.We have two anaesthetists, one orthopaedic surgeon, onehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847272Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTSeth Tera patient update - homeward boundSeth Tera, 15, the Tokoroa schoolboy allegedly chased and hit by a four-wheel drive vehicle in the South Waikato town last month, was discharged from Waikato Hospital today.His parents John and Liz Tera said thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847271Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital medical staff heading to SamoaAn eight-strong medical team from Waikato Hospital is expected to fly to Samoa later today to provide surgical support on the ground for those injured by the devastating tsunami.Two anaesthetists, anhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847265Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTRecruitment day for nurses a successThey call Waikato District Health Board’s annual nurse recruitment day for graduate nurse applicants, an easy sell.It’s easy to see why.More than 105 applicants attended the day at Waikato Hospital this week where theyhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847250Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTPraise for Waikato from Health MinisterThe Waikato District Health Board has performed elective surgery on a record number of people in the 2008/09 year, with more than 11,400 patents treated. More elective surgery for Waikato patients - 30 Septemberhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847247Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTA connected world to Waikato DHB LibraryHealth professionals working in a hospital setting have far greater access to clinical information, both paper based and electronic, than do their counterparts working in the community. Those working inhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847215Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT$10,000 raised for Waikato HospitalNearly 22 months ago Matthew Purchase was near death in Waikato Hospital’s intensive care unit.Doctors feared he would never walk or talk again.Earlier today the 23-year-old completed a 500 metre sponsored walk near hishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847190Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMTTwo years on William Pike back on the mountainIt was two years ago tomorrow (25 September 2007), William Pike was caught in a lahar on Mt Ruapehu. He lost his right leg below the knee but that hasn't stopped him maintaining an energetic lifestyle. Inhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847171Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTBest nursing job in New Zealand on offerAs nursing jobs go, it’s a biggie and that’s why Waikato District Health Board is looking at an innovative way to promote the Waikato Hospital nursing director’s position.The usual front-page presence onhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847132Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTAccident near Thames - patient updatesA 41-year-old woman from Vanuatu is under assessment in Waikato Hospital's emergency department following the accident near Ngatea south of Thames earlier today.Four other patients are still in Thames Hospital withhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847130Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTTamahere fire fighters thank Waikato HospitalThe Waikato Hospital ward where Hamilton firefighters recovered after last year’s Icepak Coolstore fire at Tamahere now has two fold out sofa chairs and a two-seater couch courtesy of a fund set up for theirhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847087Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTSeth Tera - patient updateSeth Tera, 15, Tokoroa is seriously ill but stable in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit.His parents Liz and John Tera asked me to thank the media for their caring coverage over the past two days.They now want to concentratehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847028Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTCondition updateSeth Tera, the 15-year-old admitted to Waikato Hospital yesterday after an alleged hit and run in Tokoroa, is today in a serious condition in the intensive care unit.Date: 14 September 2009Mary Anne GillDirectorMedia andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847007Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTRollover near Thames - patients updateA 47-year-old and a 35-year-old, both from Tokoroa, are under assessment in Waikato Hospital's emergency department following this accident north of Thames today.Date: 12 September 2009Westpac Waikato Airhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145847006Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTPolice security review at Waikato HospitalWaikato Hospital has employed a security manager at its Hamilton campus.The appointment was one of four recommendations made by Waikato Police in a research review completed last month by a police districthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846969Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTStatement - survivor Mt Ruapehu fall Colin Lightbody, 41, an IT consultant from Malvern East, Melbourne, Australia who survived a 200 metre fall from Mt Ruapehu yesterday asked us to release the following statement. Colin is in a stable condition inhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846931Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTPatient update Taupo Rescue Helicopter release At 10 o'clock last night the Youthtown Trust Rescue Helicopter responded to a call from the Medical Centre at Whakapapa ski field, a 41-yo man fractured his ankle and sustained multiple abrasions when hehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846930Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTPolice security review at Waikato Hospital Waikato Hospital has employed a security manager at its Hamilton campus. The appointment was one of four recommendations made by Waikato Police in a research review completed last month by a police districthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846927Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTHamilton billboard nurse dies of cancerA Hamilton woman who became the face of “I came back to nursing” and bowel cancer awareness campaigns, died this week after a 16-month battle. Lorraine Stringer, 64, passed away at home on Tuesday morning. Herhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846968Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Waikato shallow lakes cyanobacterial update Health warning in place only for Lake Waikare The most recent cyanobacterial testing carried out on the six monitored lakes have shown generally low cell counts. As at the end of August, the only lake,http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846849Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTBiggest hospital building just what the doctor ordered Construction of Waikato Clinical Centre will create up to 400 jobs, but when it opens, it will also make visiting Waikato Hospital much easier. With most clinics inside, theatres and dayhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846838Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTX-rays going digital in Waikato Waikato District Health Board is counting down to the launch of a new digital x-ray system later this year. The new Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) will replace all film x-rays when it goes live at allhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846835Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTCondition updateWaikato Hospital medical staff say the 37-year-old West Coast man involved in this incident, did not amputate or chop off his finger.He came through the one and a half hour operation well and will likely be discharged either today orhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846811Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMTSouth Waikato Health Services - The futureWaikato DHB board members say they want management to come back to them with a clinically sustainable plan for delivering health services in South Waikato.The board recently received a 71-page report commissionedhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846768Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tablehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846650Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTBusy year for Health WaikatoWaikato District Health Board’s hospital and health services provider arm Health Waikato had a year to remember.In the financial year 1 July 2008-30 June 2009, the organisation:did 21,686 surgical operationssaw 78,275 peoplehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846645Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTMidland MRI launches new era scanner As part of its ongoing commitment to providing state-of-the-art patient care, Midland MRI has added GE Healthcare’s 3 Tesla DiscoveryTM MR750 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) system Midland MRI announced today.MRI ishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846501Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato DHB District Annual PlanHealth Minister Tony Ryall signed off Waikato DHB's district annual plan this month. He told chairman Graeme Milne the plan presents "as a clear and concise business plan that provides an accountability framework for thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846489Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTHospital visitors urged to use carpark building on Saturday Anyone planning to visit Waikato Hospital on Saturday should park in the carpark building and follow the signs to their destination. Service and Campus Redevelopment project manager Brendanhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846479Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTHospice Waikato to enhance servicesHospice Waikato is to appoint its own palliative care physician based in Hamilton at the Gallagher Family Hospice and working throughout the Waikato community.Chief executive Elizabeth Bang today said the hospice hopedhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846459Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTHistopathologist brings specialist skills to WaikatoThe appointment of Dr Daniel Ninin as histopathologist at Waikato Hospital’s Histology Department is more good news for the department. Dr Ninin arrived from South Africa in July and brings the totalhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846458Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTTokoroa Hospital norovirus updateTests back today confirm the diarrhoea and vomiting which hit more than 20 staff and patients at Tokoroa Hospital was norovirus.The hospital's inpatient ward reopened today although there is still one patient withhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846432Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTBarbara Crawford farewelled After 13 years as Waikato DHB’s manager of Quality and Risk, Barbara Crawford was farewelled today (Friday 14 August), and will take up a new role as risk management specialist with the Land Transport Agency in Wellington.http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846431Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTHead-on crash Karangahake GorgeFurther to the Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance release below, a 37-year-old man is under assessment in our Emergency Department and likely to be admitted.RegardsDate: 14 August 2009Mary Anne GillDirectorMedia andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846381Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTTokoroa Hospital norovirus updateTokoroa Hospital continues to remain closed to inpatients for the next 24 hours due to a norovirus outbreak.One patient still has symptoms while another is in isolation.Six staff are off work with five of them stillhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846380Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTNorovirus update Tokoroa HospitalThree patients and eight staff members at Tokoroa Hospital still have norovirus-like symptoms this afternoon.All patients will continue to be either isolated in single rooms or separated in multi-bed rooms with contacthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846352Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTCommunity support for Tokoroa HospitalAnother member of staff at Tokoroa Hospital has gone home with norovirus-like symptoms bringing the number of those affected to 21, 10 of them patients.The virus, which results in violent symptoms including diarrhoeahttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846350Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTNorovirus at Tokoroa HospitalTokoroa Hospital is battling a norovirus outbreak and Waikato District Health Board is urging people, in particular visitors with diarrhoea and vomiting, to stay away until the hospital is symptoms free.Twenty people, 10http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846347Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato DHB introduce new fraud hotlineWaikato District Health Board (DHB) today introduced a fraud hotline to try to stamp out health fraud.Audit and Compliance, a Ministry of Health business unit responsible for managing risks associated with paymenthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846320Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTPatient updates - Waikato HospitalA 30-year-old Hamilton man is under assessment in Waikato Hospital emergency department following an explosion at Gas Pro in Grey St, Hamilton earlier today.The man sustained burns to his face.The owner of Gas Pro saidhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846306Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTMedia conference re dog attackSven Christensen, the husband of Margit Christensen who was attacked by eight dogs at Arapuni yesterday, witness Christina Eigner, emergency department doctor John Bonning and Westpac Waikato air ambulance pilot Lorenhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846297Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTPatient condition updateMargit Christensen, 36, of Putaruru underwent nine hours of surgery overnight at Waikato Hospital and is now stable in a ward at the hospital.Plastics surgery registrar Dr Katerina Anesti said she had never seen so many extensivehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846293Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTMedia conference dog attack victims family Sven Christensen, the husband of the 36-year-old woman involved in the dog attack yesterday, and Christina Eigner, who was present during the attack will hold a media conference at midday:Waikato HospitalHockinhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846292Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTPolice appeal for witnesses to double stabbing2 August 2009The two men aged 31 and 34 admitted to Waikato Hospital early Saturday morning after a stabbing incident in Cambridge on Friday night are today both in wards and listed as stable.1 August 2009Anhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846287Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMTB4 School is a tino whakahirahira Maori Language Week has seen Waikato's Very Important Project (B4 School Checks) give one little boy a sneak preview of their special edition lunchboxes. Just in time for Maori Language Week, B4 School project managerhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846227Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTTokoroa Hospital celebrates 40th with the board Tokoroa Hospital has extended their 40th birthday celebrations over a week so they can have some special guests to join in the festivities. While the hospital's official birthday is on Sunday (2 August),http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846226Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTLocal project supports stepfamilies Joining families together can be a challenge, especially when children are involved, but one Hamilton course is helping families get through these tough times. Piloted by the Western Community Centre in April, ahttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846213Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTFundraising appeal for children’s health launching next week Progressive Enterprises’ 2009 Fresh Future campaign will launch in the Waikato next week. Health Waikato is kicking off the campaign with a celebration at Waikato Hospital for Progressivehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846186Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTPatient update - KawhiaWe have a 43-year-old man stable and recovering in an orthopaedic ward and a 24-year-old old woman stable and recovering in a surgical ward.Date: 27 July 2009Mary Anne GillDirectorMedia and CommunicationsWaikato District Healthhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846148Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTHospital staff tour new Emergency Department Health Waikato chief operating officer Jan Adams took a closer look inside Waikato Hospital’s new Emergency Department on Friday. The new ED and acute services block above, currently under constructionhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846124Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTJockeys mother says thank youThe mother of injured Palmerston North jockey Ricky McIntosh today thanked everyone involved in treating and ensuring her son got to Waikato Hospital after his fall at the Paeroa races yesterday.Roz Lumsden said Ricky, 34, ishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846103Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTUp to 400 new jobs with Waikato DHB contractHealth Minister Tony Ryall has announced that Waikato DHB has signed a $118 million construction contract with Hawkins Construction Ltd to build the new Waikato Clinical Centre."The 32,000 square-metre, fivehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846100Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTKudos for local scientistsWaikato scientists can win cash prizes totalling $40,000 in the Kudos Awards, New Zealand’s only regional science excellence awards. The awards recognise the innovation of Waikato scientists over seven categories of research:http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846091Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato's B4 School Checks on track Waikato's B4 School Checks went live five months ago and those leading out the project are optimistic of a good outcome for the region's four-year-olds. Waikato has the fifth largest eligible population for the B4http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846079Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTMore funding to improve children’s nutrition Waikato District Health Board has granted more than $145,000 in funding to schools and early childhood centres across the Waikato region for projects that will improve the health of their students. Thishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846070Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato surgeon appointed associate professor The University of Auckland’s School of Medicine has appointed Ian Campbell as an Associate Professor in Surgery. A well-known breast surgeon in the Waikato, Ian Campbell has a proven track record inhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145846030Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTPike updateWilliam Pike asked me to forward this newsletter to you. In September it will have been two years since the eruption on Mt Ruapehu.William has said he wants to have a fundraiser at Waikato Hospital to raise money to upgrade our intensive carehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845983Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTBreast is best at Westfield Chartwell A Westfield NZ policy that supports breastfeeding in its malls is a step in the right direction according to Waikato District Health Board. Now in force at Chartwell, the breastfeeding policy supports and allowshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845962Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTSouth Waikato schools working together to tackle obesity Tokoroa and Mangakino residents can expect to see some changes in their town over the next few months. Thirteen local schools have joined forces to improve the health of their community throughhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845961Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTNew breast pumps donated to newborn unit The generosity of local community groups and businesses has replaced three breast pumps stolen from Waikato Hospital. Thieves stole two pumps from the hospital’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Christmashttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845852Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTThames birthing unit to be open by Christmas Waikato District Health Board has received the resource consent it needs to start work on Thames’ new Primary Birthing Unit. Service and Campus Redevelopment project director Ian Wolstencrofthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845751Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTUpdate from victims parentsThe father of Zachary Wilson, 19, has had the all-clear from his doctor for Influenza A(H1N1) swine flu.Zachard died on June 28 in his father's home and his father was tested and remained in isolation on tamiflu pending thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845694Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTPolice officer's condition updateThe 36-year-old police officer admitted to Waikato Hospital as a result of the attached police activity, is tonight resting comfortably in a ward.We'd be grateful if you contacted police communications manager Andrewhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845693Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTHealth warnings remain following deathsDespite three swine flu-related deaths in the past week, health messages remain the same, says Waikato District Health Board medical officer of health Dell Hood.Waikato DHB health officials met this morning tohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845692Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTAppeal to media from swine flu victim's parentsThe parents of Zachary Wilson, 19, who died in Hamilton on June 28 of swine-flu related causes, today urged the media to leave them alone.Some media outlets visited the father's Hamilton unit over thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845687Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTCorrection to media reports re: Hamilton, New Zealand H1N1 deathThe country's first swine flu-related deaths were confirmed today. Three people - a 19-year-old man from Waikato, a 42-year old man from Christchurch and a young girl from Wellington - arehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845676Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTWinning school art on display in HamiltonHamilton Boys High School student Hamish Carter tonight (announced at 5pm) took out the inaugural Waikato Transfusion secondary schools’ painting competition.His work will hang for a month in Waikato Museum at thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845663Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTFour Waikato retail outlets fail compliance test Two Te Awamutu dairy owners, a Hamilton service station employee and a Hamilton dairy owner are facing possible prosecution and fines of up to $2000 after selling cigarettes to people under the age of 18.http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845490Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTFamily clinic patient enrolment decisionWaikato District Health Board is not in a position to pursue any criminal legal action relating to alleged patient enrolment practices at The Family Clinic Medical Practice in Vercoe Road, Hamilton.Chief executivehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845472Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTTwo more confirmed swine flu cases in the WaikatoThere are now four confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1), or swine flu, in the Waikato District Health Board region.This figure is up from two cases yesterday, after medical officer of health Anita Bellhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845464Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTAward winning Pharmacy project improves patient safety Waikato District Health Board was a winner at the 2009 NZ Pharmacy Awards last weekend. The DHB’s Pharmacy Services team won the Innovation in Hospital Pharmacy award for their project thathttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845437Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTHealthy Kai a simple choice in Paeroa Making healthier food choices in Paeroa has just become a lot easier thanks to Hauraki Healthy Kai. The Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki project is making healthy food more accessible by identifying threehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845399Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTNorovirus update - Waikato HospitalThere have not been any new patient cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in ward 5 over the last 24 hours, but seven patients continue to have symptoms.There is one further staff member off sick. Staff are still required tohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845387Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTNorovirus updateTwo further patients and four more employees in Ward 5 at Waikato Hospital have symptoms of norovirus today.That takes the number of people affected this week to 14 patients and five staff.Infection Control clinical nurse manager Vickihttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845373Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTPyjama party at Waikato Hospital today Nighties, pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers were a common sight in Waikato Hospital’s oncology ward today and not just on the patients. Ward 25 staff hosted a pyjama day and everyone got involved – nurses,http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845372Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTNorovirus in Waikato Hospital medical wardA norovirus outbreak in a general medical ward at Waikato Hospital has infection control staff urging the public to stay away from the hospital if they are sick and for GPs and rest homes to treat patients athttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845363Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTTen possible cases and mass gathering warnings Waikato District Health Board's Population Health Service is currently managing ten possible cases of Influenza A (H1N1). The figures are up from the three possible cases reported yesterday, all of whomhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845317Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTRadiation oncology online at Waikato Waikato's radiation oncology patients know exactly what they're in for before they get to Waikato Hospital thanks to a doctor's initiative to use online videos. Waikato Regional Cancer Centre's radiation oncologyhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845301Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTForensic patients ready for new, improved ward Eleven forensic mental health patients at Waikato Hospital will move into their newly refurbished ward tomorrow. It is the first of three wards in the Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre to undergo renovation ashttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845294Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTThames Hospital still contagiousSome Thames Hospital staff in contact with patients suffering the affects of diarrhoea and vomiting have themselves now been affected.There were no new cases admitted to Thames Hospital over the weekend but a number ofhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845282Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTThames Hospital highly contagiousThames Hospital has a number of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting and asks GPs and rest homes to manage patients within the community unless they are so ill they urgently need hospitalisation.The cases are highlyhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845235Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTInfluenza A (H1N1) Waikato update JUNE 5, 2009 Background and global information On 24 April 2009, an outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1), previously known as Swine Flu, was reported by the USA and Mexico. This outbreak is continuing to spread globally,http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845230Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital thanks its friends They are there to cheer you up when you are at your worst, a listening ear to keep you company and will sit and talk at all hours of the day. They are your Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDs) and yesterdayhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845216Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital GM takes Top AwardGrant Howard, group manager Waikato Hospital with Ruapehu District Council chief executive officer David Hammond received the award for equal top graduating MBA students 2008 at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845203Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTThose who go un-noticedMark Sainsbury and the team from TVNZ's Close Up were in Kidz Place on Friday (29 May) to film 10-year-old David Pearce. The piece aired on Monday night. David mows lawns and washes dishes for money and he uses the money to buyhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845180Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTBenneydale fatal - patient updatesDennis Lattimer, 63, is in a stable condition in the High Dependency Unit at Waikato Hospital following surgery earlier today.Rico Ryder, 4, from the other vehicle went by helicopter to Auckland Starship Hospital aroundhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845179Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTNew Zealand 'medical first' at Waikato Hospital A 77-year-old Cambridge woman this week became the first person in New Zealand to get a new pacemaker system developed for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. The operation was athttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845163Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTNew waiting room will improve patient flow A new Emergency Department waiting room at Waikato Hospital will create more space and improve patient flow through the busy area. Staff have treated more than 4000 people this month and they’re hopeful thathttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845160Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTKai @ the right price comes at the right time A celebration for an Otorohanga health initiative, now rolled out throughout the Waikato District Health Board region, took place today. And it seems Kai @ the Right Price may have come at just the righthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845148Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTStudents part of the team at Waikato Hospital Waikato Hospital’s cardiac thoracic and vascular surgery ward is the best place to learn according to Wintec nursing students. Sue Hayward, director of nursing, accepted the Best Clinical Placement Awardhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845147Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTPatient updatesThis 59-year-old Turangi man (in the media release below) underwent surgery yesterday at Waikato Hospital and is today recovering in a ward. He lost four fingers and most of the thumb on his right hand. A 20-year-old Gisborne forestryhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145845042Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital consultation underwayWaikato Hospital staff today got a glimpse of how the hospital’s structure could look; now all it needs is their feedback.Health Waikato chief operating officer Jan Adams and Waikato DHB director of nursing andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844989Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTHealth board to invest millions in kids teeth Waikato District Health Board (DHB) will spend $9.75 million on Waikato children’s smiles over the next year with new on-site school dental facilities and additional mobile clinics. The DHB will build ninehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844987Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTPirate party aids Waikato youth A weekend of Waikato pirate adventures will see Waikato Hospital's children's wards fitted with a new bedside entertainment unit. The 'pirates', a group of fun loving people who volunteer four weekends every year tohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844973Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital ahoy! Waikato Hospital's children wards may just have a new $2500 bedside entertainment unit after this weekend if the 'pirates' have anything to do with it. The pirates, a group of fun loving people who give up four weekends a year tohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844949Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTInfluenza immunisation campaign breaks recordMore New Zealanders have received seasonal influenza immunisation this year than ever before.Only halfway into its four-month campaign, the National Influenza Strategy Group (NISG) 1 confirmed that 807,539http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844916Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTDHB funding for healthier homes Waikato District Health Board is allocating $1 million over the next two years to create warmer, healthier homes for Waikato families. The Ministry of Health has also allocated an extra $300,000 to the scheme forhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844857Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTKeyhole surgery for Olympic gold medallistsOlympic gold medallists Rob Waddell, 34, and Wybo Veldman, 62, came through keyhole heart surgery at Waikato Hospital last week both itching to get back to full fitness.Waddell told a media conference at thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844883Sat, 09 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTAll clear in the Waikato Clearance of all Waikato’s possible cases of Influenza A (H1N1) came today following three negative test results for “swine flu”. Despite getting the all clear, Waikato District Health Board remains in Coordinated Incidenthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844824Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTSupport for Health CommissionerHealth Waikato staff will continue to offer women who plan to have an abortion the opportunity to view their ultrasound scan beforehand.Chief operating officer Jan Adams today said any woman having an ultrasound had thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844790Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato swine flu updateWaikato District Health Board is currently investigating three possible cases of swine flu (Influenza A H1N1). Notification of two of these possible cases came through yesterday.To date, testing of all Waikato's possible swine fluhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844789Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTReleasing time to careA new initiative which frees up nurses’ time for direct patient care is in full swing at Waikato Hospital.‘Releasing Time to Care - Productive Wards’ focuses on improving ward processes and environments to help nurses and therapistshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844759Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTNew chair for Waikato DHBHealth Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Graeme Milne as the new chair of the Waikato District Health Board.Mr Ryall said, "Mr Milne brings extensive management and governance experience to the board of thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844736Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTSwine flu Waikato DHB media advisoryWaikato District Health Board has two possible cases of influenza A (H1N1) or swine flu.Six people are in isolation.Over the weekend four test results came back negative.Waikato DHB remains in Coordinated Incidenthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844734Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTMake a wise career choice, be a midwife The world needs midwives, now more than ever. That’s the theme of this year’s International Midwifery Day, Tuesday 5 May, and Waikato District Health Board is getting behind the campaign. Clinical midwifehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844724Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTFive possible cases being investigated Waikato District Health Board received notification of one more possible case of Influenza A (H1N1), or swine flu, today. This brings Waikato's total possible case count to five, with 11 people currently inhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844723Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTMEDIA RELEASE Date: 30 April 2008 Pharmacists dust off the Pandemic Infection Control guidelines Pharmacists will be dusting off their copy of the Pandemic Infection Control guidelines issued to Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand members during the Avianhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844718Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTThree more Waikato cases notified Waikato District Health Board is investigating three further possible cases of swine flu today, meaning they are now awaiting test results on four cases. Again, the new cases and their household contacts are takinghttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844710Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTAnother mobile breast pump pinchedA third mobile breast pump has gone missing from Waikato Hospital’s newborn intensive care unit.Charge nurse Cathy McBride said the pump, worth $3000, was taken sometime between 7pm yesterday and 10am today. Police arehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844691Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTNegative tests confirmedAs of this afternoon, Waikato District Health Board can confirm their first two possible swine flu cases have tested negative to Influenza A.Waikato DHB received results back from Wellington less than one hour ago.Test results forhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844690Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTTwo clear tests, awaiting oneTest results for two Waikato residents have come back negative for influenza A swine flu.Waikato District Health Board is awaiting more conclusive results for confirmation.The two possible cases and their direct householdhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844686Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTMinisterial statement regarding swine fluStatement by Tony RyallI wish to make a Ministerial Statement under standing order 348 in relation to the global influenza situation and responses here in New Zealand.Mr Speaker, as has been said, this is ahttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844673Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTDoes seasonal influenza vaccine work on swine fluThe National Influenza Strategy Group (NISG) 1 confirmed today that there is currently no vaccine available against the new swine influenza virus that has emerged in Mexico. NISG also advises that Tamifluhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844670Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTTest results negativeMinistry of Health UPDATE No 7 28 April 2009The test results have been returned as negative for three individuals who returned to New Zealand from travel to Mexico as part of a school trip from Northcote College.The three were parthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844661Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTTwo possible Swine flu cases investigatedWaikato District Health Board is investigating two possible cases of Swine Flu today.These people and their household contacts (people they have been in regular contact with) are being tested to determine whetherhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844650Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTOption for challenging older people Waikato’s ageing population creates increasing challenges not only for their families but also for health providers.A new specialised unit based in Hamilton and operated by Guardian HealthCare Group at Rossendale Homehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844646Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital patient updatesWaikato Hospital is getting lots of media requests to speak to the families of the children in our hospital from the fatal car accident north of Taupo.Denise Pie, mother of Kirstin-Leigh Pie, 11, wishes to correct somehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844642Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital patient updatesFive children are recovering in hospitals from three different accidents in the Waikato region in the last four days.From Friday night's fatal crash on SH1 north of Taupo, Kawana Kemp, 9, is in a stable condition inhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844641Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital patient updatesTwo of the three children who survived yesterday's fatal car accident north of SH1 Taupo are tonight in Waikato Hospital.A 9-year-old boy, a passenger in the van, was transferred from Rotorua Hospital this afternoon and ishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844640Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital patient updatesThe 11-year-old girl brought to Waikato Hospital last night after a fatal car accident north of Taupo on SH1 is today in a stable condition in the intensive care unit.Ryan Hodgkinson, the 14-year-old Christchurch boyhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844639Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTPatient update - Taupo fatalAn 11-year-old girl is under assessment in Waikato Hospital's emergency department following today's fatal crash on SH1 north of Taupo.She arrived about 20 minutes ago. We only received one patient from the accident.See Sthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844638Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital patients condition updateThe 40-year-old woman airlifted to Waikato Hospital last night by Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance is today comfortable in a ward.Date: 24 April 2009Below is the air ambulance release.At 6pm this evening the Westpachttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844613Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTMatamata glider accidentWaikato Hospital patient updateRyan Hodgkinson, 14, a student at Middleton Grange School in Christchurch - photo now available in our Photo library under News photos.Statement from his father Ian Hodgkinson and Waikato Hospitalhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844606Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital patients condition updateThe 14-year-old Christchurch boy brought to Waikato Hospital by Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance yesterday (see below) following a glider accident at Matamata is critically ill but stable in our intensive carehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844602Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTThree Waikato mumps cases reportedWaikato District Health Board’s Population Health Service is investigating three mumps cases in the area. Medical Officer of Health Dr Anita Bell said people experiencing fever, pain and swelling in the jaw or front ofhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844601Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTLooking smart while doing the rounds Imagine working somewhere for 38 years, and only wearing three different outfits to work the whole time. Waikato Hospital attendant Dave Phelps today celebrated the unveiling of a new attendants' uniform and hishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844589Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital - patient updateFurther to this police release, the boy is 11-years-old and now in a stable condition in our intensive care unit.Date: 17 April 2009Police release17 April 2009 Waikato Police are urging parents and caregivers to be ensurehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844458Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTWaikato shallow lakes Cyanobacterial update Warning uplifted for Lake Kainui The cyanobacterial health warning has been lifted for Lake Kainui following the latest monitoring results from the six Waikato shallow lakes that are routinely tested.http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844360Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTEquivalent to Te Kuiti wiped out by smoking deaths The equivalent of a settlement the size of Te Kuiti is wiped out every year because of smoking, says Waikato District Health Board health promoter Kerri Huaki. She is talking about Face the Facts, parthttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844359Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMTProject Energize extends to allPositive results from the Project Energize programme have convinced the Waikato District Health Board to continue the programme and extend it to 86 extra primary schools by the middle of the year. The programme that tackleshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844331Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMTGarden open to all who care Take an acre of unused land, a committed Rotary club and some community spirit, and you might just end up with a garden for all. This is what has happened in Te Kuiti with a new concept for a community garden cominghttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844281Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMTDHB funding for Maori health projectsThree Waikato/King Country community groups get more than $75,000 for projects aimed at improving Māori health.The projects include a pool-based physical activity programme, an action based research project with 10http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844272Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMTMental health facility going smokefreeOne of the country’s largest mental health facilities is going smokefree - two years ahead of schedule.The Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre at Waikato Hospital was to be smokefree by January 2011. Staff and consumershttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844181Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTPharmacy evening proves beneficial for the community A new liaison pharmacist position at Waikato Hospital has opened many doors already but none as significant as the community pharmacy evening held onsite this week. Fiona McNabb started as thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844173Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTHospital looks to improve emergency wait times Waiting in a hospital emergency department is not much fun, and something most people want to avoid. Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is implementing changes to its waitinghttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844147Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTHealth Minister to visit Waikato HospitalAmendment to location (3.20pm 26 March 2009)Media please meet outside Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre main entrance in Selwyn St, not Level 3. Media AdvisoryThe Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health and Minister ofhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844144Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTHospital manager outlines his plansWaikato Hospital group manager Dr Grant Howard says he is committed to improving operational and capacity planning so nursing staff go where patients need them in the hospital.In his report to the Health Waikatohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844132Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital patient updateFurther to this release from Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance. The 12-year-old was transferred to Auckland's Starship Hospital about 5pm in a serious condition.Date: 22 March 2009 7pmWestpac Waikato Air Ambulance22 March 2009,http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145844069Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTSurvey looks into oral health of New ZealandersAbout 2000 adults and 1000 children are expected to take part in the 2009 New Zealand Oral Health Survey that is being conducted from March to November 2009. The Ministry of Health commissioned the survey tohttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843923Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTRight care right time right place Patients visiting Health Waikato rural hospitals and continuing care facilities will get some extra special care now. Someone to speak up for them, ask the questions they didn’t even know they needed to, help get themhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843919Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTExpert in elder care comes on board Phil Wood is the new clinical services leader for Health Waikato's Older Persons and Rehabilitation Services. Dr Wood comes to Waikato with a wealth of knowledge in the sub-specialty of older people's health. Drhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843918Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTPatient Update - Waikato HospitalFurther to this release from Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance, the girl aged 2 years 7 months, was transferred to Auckland Starship Hospital last night.Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance12 Mar 2009, 1845The Westpac Waikato Airhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843909Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTCommunity policing approach to hospital crimeWaikato police will bring in a new district problem-solving team to examine ongoing security issues at Waikato Hospital.In the past fortnight that included the theft of patients’ food and the assault of anhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843908Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTCouple caught pinching hospital foodA couple aged in their 30s used a wheelchair and a blanket to take patients’ food from unattended food trolleys and fridges tonight at Waikato Hospital.The European woman with sandy, longish hair sat in the wheelchairhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843868Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTPatient update Waikato HospitalFurther to the media release from the Youthtown Trust Rescue Helicopter, a 76-year-old Taumarunui man is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's Emergency Department following an accident on the Pungapunga Rd east ofhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843867Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTMaori men's health under spotlightChronic disease is a major cause of death for Maori men in the Waikato.Now a new three-year study undertaken by Waikato District Health Board’s Te Puna Oranga (Maori health service) will look at barriers to achievinghttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843850Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTHamilton Blood Centre damaged in crashTwo men are in Waikato Hospital's emergency department following this accident at the New Zealand Blood Centre's Hamilton base. The 25 year old and 42 year old drivers are under assessment - the first with a headhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843830Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTOur KoreroThe latest edition of Waikato DHB's internal newsletter Our Korero is now available on line. Highlights include the opening of Waikato Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit, delivery suite, a new painless alternative with liver ultrasound, ahttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843829Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTO Week and alcohol hits emergency departmentWaikato Hospital’s Emergency Department had its busiest day ever yesterday with almost 200 patients seen in a 24-hour period illustrated by a surge of alcohol-related injuries.Staff assessed and treated 191http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843729Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato Hospital emergency doctor attacked One of Waikato Hospital's senior emergency department doctors, punched and kicked by a drunken patient on Saturday night, is today considering pressing charges. The attack came after the man, who earlier inhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843664Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMTRugby field promotion helps recruit health professionals One of New Zealand's largest district health boards is taking an innovative approach to filling the many clinical and medical jobs on offer in its region by placing a giant advertisement on thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843655Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTMinister opens new hospital facilities Thames Hospital’s new Clinical Centre and Inpatient Unit will enhance the standard of care and attract new staff into the area, health minister Tony Ryall said today (Friday). Before cutting the ribbon andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843642Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTMartin Kepa says thanks and byeMartin Kepa was back at Waikato Hospital yesterday to say thank you to all the staff associated with his operation in December last year.The specialists, surgeons, anaethetists, nurses, attendants and other support staffhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843632Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTHealth professionals needed in WaikatoWaikato DHB's website has a fresh new look going live later today to coincide with an innovative advertising campaign.The pitch at Hamilton's Waikato Stadium becomes a giant situations vacant advert during the Chiefshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843627Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTCondition updateCallum Graham, 17, a student at Kristin School in Auckland is in a stable condition in an orthopaedic ward at Waikato Hospital.A 17-year-old classmate was treated for a sprained ankle in our emergency department and discharged.Earlierhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843607Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTPatient safety a priority in WaikatoWaikato DHB’s commitment to quality improvement in its hospitals and health services is reflected in the release today of the serious and sentinel events for the 2007/2008 year.The number of serious and sentinel eventshttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843468Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTA time to say goodbye Family and friends who have spent time in Waikato Hospital’s old Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can return this Friday for one last visit before it closes. Refurbishment of the area will get underway next week following thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843455Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTOfficial opening ceremony for Thames Hospital Last year residents got a sneak-peek inside and then patients were moved in but a special ceremony next week will mark the official opening of Thames Hospital’s new buildings. Health minister Tony Ryall andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843383Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTWaikato Chairman retires from boardWaikato District Health Board chair Jerry Rickman today announced he would retire from the board next month.He told Health Minister Tony Ryall he was retiring to remove any “perceived conflicts” between his role ashttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843382Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT11-year-old patient update - Waikato HospitalAn 11-year-old Hamilton boy admitted to Waikato Hospital this morning after he was allegedly knocked off his bike by a bus just after 8.30am, is in a comfortable condition in Kids Place.Michael, a student athttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843326Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTKimihia Kid rolls into town Kimihia School students met their new role model at their first full assembly on Friday. The 'Kimihia Kid' is the result of a new partnership developed between Waikato District Health Board and the school itself, andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843296Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTNew neonatal unit at Waikato Hospital Newborn babies requiring intensive care at Waikato Hospital will soon be in a larger, lighter and brighter space when the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) opens later this month. A ceremony on Monday (16http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843226Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTStingray 1 Leeds 0A 42-year-old UK-based South African holidaying in New Zealand had an unfortunate encounter with a stingray at Hot Water Beach in the Coromandel Peninsula today.The keen fisherman was staying with his family at a local camping groundhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843217Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTOnline toolkit supports healthy families A programme that empowers families to make positive changes in their homes is now online for communities to access and adapt to meet their needs. The Vibrant Living online toolkit, launched this morning,http://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843209Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTHealth warning issued for Waikato River hotspot Bay of Plenty and Waikato residents are being reminded to take care when using Lake Ohakuri, after monitoring has confirmed the presence of an algal bloom in the Whirinaki arm of Lake Ohakuri. A healthhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843162Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTWarriors visit Waikato Hospital Ahead of the Vodafone Warriors' preseason trial against the Melbourne Storm in Hamilton tonight, the team found time to visit some of their little fans at Waikato Hospital yesterday. Warriors' captain Steve Price andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843146Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTFive things to do B4 school Four-year-old Hamilton twins Alysha and Grace Gill have five things to do before they turn five. As Waikato District Health Board's newest billboard models for thehttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843145Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTPatient update Chartwell shooting A 17-year-old is in a serious, but stable condition, in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit following a shooting today in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield. Date: 10 February 2009 Mary Anne GillDirector of Media andhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843104Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTStatement from King Country meatworker Mangakino meatworker Bryan Speers says he thought he was going to die when he saw how much blood he lost following an industrial accident in Bennydale yesterday.The 26-year-old is today recovering from a 13-hourhttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843103Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTPainless alternative with liver ultrasound Waikato Hospital is the first hospital in New Zealand to install an ultrasound technique which identifies potentially fatal liver disease and alleviates the need for painful biopsies. The Fibroscan provides ahttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843080Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTKing Country meat worker patient update A 26-year-old King Country meat worker underwent 13 hours surgery at Waikato Hospital to save his left hand which was partially severed by a band saw at a Benneydale meat and processing plant yesterday.The man ishttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843078Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMTKing Country man patient update A 26-year-old King Country man, whose left hand was partially amputated in an industrial accident at a meat and processing plant in Benneydale earlier today, is still being operated on at Waikato Hospital.The Westpachttp://www.waikatodhb.co.nz/news/pageid/2145843077Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT