Spike in synthetic cannabis related incidents and deaths
There's been a rapid rise in patients suffering serious adverse effects from drugs, thought to be synthetic cannabis, in the central Auckland area.
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Public’s help requested as winter illnesses hit high - UPDATED
Auckland City Hospital is experiencing its busiest period in history and is asking for the public’s help to keep the ED for serious emergencies.
Study shows benefits of intrauterine insemination
A new study by Auckland DHB’s Fertility Plus and the University of Auckland shows the benefit of intrauterine insemination for unexplained infertility.
Patients urged to dispose of unwanted medicines safely
All pharmacies across Auckland, now offer a free, safe collection and disposal service for unwanted and out-of-date medicines through the DUMP project.
A+ Trust launches 'Make A Will' week
The A+ Trust is encouraging people to write their will or if they already have one, to update it.
Research links mental distress to significantly increased risk of death in heart patients
A team including Auckland City Hospital cardiologist Professor Ralph Stewart has shown persistent, moderate-to-severe mental distress is linked to a significantly heightened risk of death among...
NZ Health Research Strategy to help ‘change the face of healthcare’
Auckland DHB welcomes the New Zealand Health Research Strategy, which sets a vision of creating a world-leading health research and innovation system by 2027.
Emergency road works to Park Road bus lane
Downer, the infrastructure services company, will be carrying out some emergency road works Tuesday 30 May 2017 from approximately 10pm to 2am.
Auckland District Health Board signs RACS Respect Agreement
Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) aimed at building respect and...
Hospital services not affected by the global IT attack
Auckland District Health Board has not been affected by the global IT attack - and we are operating all our patient services as normal.
Celebrating our nurses and midwives
Awards were presented to those who shine in clinical practice, leadership, education and demonstrate the spirit of nursing at the DHB’s annual awards ceremony.
Injury prevention report welcomed
Auckland DHB Chief Executive Ailsa Claire says she welcomes the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) report “Supporting Patient Safety”.
Treatment of typhoid patient
Auckland DHB Chief Medical Officer Dr Margaret Wilsher says she has reviewed the treatment provided to a female patient who died of typhoid last week...
Satisfactory resolution of matters between Ministry of Health, Auckland DHB and Dr Judy Gill
The fraud charges against Dr Gill have been withdrawn by the Crown on the basis that the restorative justice process undertaken.
Reducing patient anxiety with virtual reality
Auckland District Health Board and Staples VR have been developing virtual reality experiences to reduce child patient anxiety levels.
Helicopter delivering pipes at Auckland City Hospital today
If you are visiting or working at Auckland City Hospital this Saturday morning (18 March) you might see a helicopter hovering above the hospital...
Waitemata and Auckland DHBs continue to lead the way as ‘Good Employers’
An analysis of crown entities across NZ has seen Waitemata and Auckland DHB among those ranked equal-first for compliance with ‘Good Employer’ principles...
Better health services for transgender communities
Applications are open until 12 March 2017 for people interested in joining the new Transgender Clinical and Consumer Advisory Group.
Auckland DHB makes good progress on new healthy kids target
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show Auckland DHB has made good progress on the raising healthy kids target.
New Report Shows High Confidence In Metro Auckland DHBs’ Investment Practices
It's critical that we have the confidence of the Government and Treasury that we'll make sound decisions to support the best health outcomes for all Aucklanders