New ZealandNumber of ageing patients set to soarPrimary health care in Waikato faces future where demand outstrips resources, DHB told.28 Sep 04:30 PM
KahuHospital ready for its largest patientsThe increasing number of extremely obese patients has forced Waikato Hospital to open special rooms.23 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandChild alcohol abuse up nearly 20pcChildren as young as nine are among hundreds under 16 being treated by specialist clinics for alcoholics and drug addicts in greater Auckland. One-hundred and ninety were treated last year, and that's the tip of the iceberg.27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDigger used to lift bus off trapped driverA contractor who used his digger to lift a bus off its trapped driver, and an off-duty nurse may have saved the man's life yesterday.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMedical letters found in the rubbishResidents of the Claudelands area of Hamilton East are being urged to contact Waikato Hospital if they find any medical referral letters in their rubbish.27 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandDHBs intimidating staff, says unionVulnerable health workers are being suspended without pay to intimidate them into ending their industrial action, the lab workers' union says.31 Aug 04:02 AM
BusinessHealth system's viral attack holds lessonsThe Waikato health board was forced to shut down all of its PCs to tackle a Conficker attack.21 Apr 04:00 PM
