Auckland DHB requests public’s help to keep ED for emergencies
Auckland DHB is asking for the public’s help to keep the emergency department for emergencies.
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DHBs welcome ‘Yes’ vote
The NZNO has announced that members have accepted the latest pay offer .
Starship Community opens first New Zealand in-school relocatable health facility
Today Starship Community launched a New Zealand first at Panmure Bridge School; an in-school, relocatable health facility.
Nurses’ strike concludes - Read the latest media release from the 20 DHBs
District Health Boards are returning to normal services following the 24-hour strike by NZNO nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants.
DHBs will still try to avoid strike - Read the latest media release from the 20 DHBs
District Health Boards are disappointed nurses have rejected the revised offer recommended by their union after facilitation.
Auckland DHB prepares to reduce services ahead of NZNO industrial action
Auckland DHB is preparing to close non-essential services between 7am Thursday 12 July and 7am Friday 13 July due to the impact of a nationwide strike.
Next week’s nurses’ strike averted
The planned strike by nurses scheduled for next Thursday 5 July has been called off after discussions in Wellington over the last two days.
Auckland DHB to reduce services during Nurses and Midwives strike
Auckland DHB to reduce services provided at its hospitals between 7am Thursday 5 July and 7am Friday 6 July during Nurses and Midwives strike.
Warm support for new investment in addiction treatment facilities
Key agencies involved in Government announcement of a $16.7 million investment in addiction treatment facilities for Aucklanders warmly welcome the initiative.
Auckland DHB showcases sustainability advances to Associate Minister of Health
Auckland DHB showcased the advances it has made in sustainability during a visit by the Associate Minister of Health today.
Shining stars of nursing and midwifery celebrated by Auckland DHB
Last night Auckland DHB held its annual A+ Trust Nursing and Midwifery Awards, to acknowledge the organisation’s amazing nurses and midwives.
Pat Snedden announced as new Chair of Auckland DHB
Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced Pat Snedden as the new chair of Auckland District Health Board, from 1 June, 2018.
Auckland DHB Hospital services operating as usual after storm
Auckland City Hospital, Starship Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre have been unaffected by the recent storm and continue to operate as usual.
Full hospital services maintained during protests
Normal hospital services will be available over the next two weeks while nurses undertake pickets in support of claims about their pay and working conditions.
Auckland Lantern Festival - road closures
Auckland Lantern Festival (1-4 March) in the Domain will impact roads surrounding Auckland City Hospital and Starship Hospital.
Button battery safety policy launched at Auckland City Hospital
Starship Child Health and Safekids Aotearoa welcome a new initiative from Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi to make button battery products safer for...
Tribute to ‘compassionate and generous’ community health worker
Regional community health worker for Auckland DHB Hashem Slaimankhel, is described by close colleagues as ‘the most compassionate and generous person you could meet’. He gave...
Dengue fever spike prompts health warning
Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) is advising anyone travelling to the Pacific to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
Whooping cough outbreak – advice for pregnant women
Pregnant women should take the current whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak seriously and ensure they are up to date with vaccinations.
Don’t give food poisoning for Christmas
Barbecues, family feasts and outdoor eating go with the territory during the Christmas holidays – unfortunately so do the rates of gastroenteritis reported to public health. “Summer...