Capital and Coast District Health Board - Latest News [Page 1]

Improving Cardiovascular Health a Foot at a Time

Friday, 23 March 2018, 11:12 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

A new initiative to improve the cardiovascular health of clients at Te Korowai-Whāriki – the regional forensic and rehabilitation inpatient mental health service – has been given a kick-start with the donation of 23 pairs of new running shoes. More >>

New service to provide support for clinical IT systems

Thursday, 15 March 2018, 11:09 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

A new regional IT support service is helping ensure DHB staff across the central region can receive consistent support for central region clinical computer systems. More >>

Surgical teams hone their skills with cutting edge training

Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 11:23 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Surgical teams are being put through their paces in new training that challenges them to improve their communication and teamwork. More >>

Feeding the mind and body for overall wellbeing

Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 11:47 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Work to nurture healthier diets and lifestyles is helping improve the overall wellbeing and increase the life expectancy of people with serious and enduring mental health needs. More >>

Gearing up to welcome thousands of new bubs in 2018

Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 11:56 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

The old year is out and the new year is in – and midwives, nurses, medical teams and lead maternity carers (LMCs) across the Wellington region are gearing up for another busy 12 months. More >>

ED rethinks approach to intravenous insertions

Friday, 26 January 2018, 12:07 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

There has been a 30 percent reduction in intravenous (IV) insertions – one of the most common invasive clinical procedures performed at Wellington Regional Hospital’s emergency department (ED). More >>

Reefton experiences viral gastroenteritis outbreak

Friday, 26 January 2018, 11:19 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Over the past week a number of Reefton people have experienced diarrhoea and vomiting. Tests have confirmed viral gastroenteritis and health officials are now cautioning locals about the outbreak. More >>

Telestroke pilot sees stroke intervention rates double

Thursday, 18 January 2018, 3:03 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

A six-month telestroke service pilot headed by Wellington Regional Hospital neurologists has seen a dramatic increase in stroke intervention rates across the Central Region. The service is now being replicated across other parts of the country. More >>

Tens of thousands receive health care in 2017

Friday, 22 December 2017, 1:07 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Thousands of people from the lower North Island and upper South Island received medical treatment in Wellington during 2017. More >>

Acting Chief Executive appointed to Capital & Coast DHB

Friday, 15 December 2017, 1:26 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Andrew Blair, Board Chair of Capital & Coast and Hutt Valley DHBs, has today announced the appointment of Dr Ashley Bloomfield as the Acting Chief Executive (CE) for Capital & Coast DHB. More >>

A sweeter experience for patients with diabetes

Thursday, 14 December 2017, 10:32 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

New processes and guidelines mean patients with diabetes will recover faster from surgery and spend less time in hospital. More >>

New app to help support young people in crisis

Thursday, 23 November 2017, 2:27 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Mental health workers are excited to have renewed support for a new tool to aid in their efforts to support young people in crisis. More >>

Changes to improve mental health community respite

Thursday, 16 November 2017, 3:45 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Improvements are being made to the management of mental health clients requiring community respite care following the review of a serious incident at a Whitby respite service. More >>

Accommodation to help support vulnerable young people

Friday, 10 November 2017, 3:03 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Free short-term accommodation means family and whānau have a place to stay when visiting young people who are receiving mental health support in Porirua. More >>

Synthetic Drug Admissions to Wellington Regional Hospital

Friday, 10 November 2017, 11:45 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

In the past week and a half, 11 people have come to Wellington Regional Hospital’s emergency department experiencing the effects of what doctors believe to be synthetic drugs. More >>

Local kids ditching junk food for exercise

Thursday, 26 October 2017, 12:52 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Thousands of Wellington kids are getting fitter and healthier thanks to local efforts to curb childhood obesity across the region. More >>

Raising healthy kids – it’s about whānau

Tuesday, 24 October 2017, 11:30 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Health professionals are urging parents to get support to help their kids maintain their health through childhood. More >>

Wellington to host international schizophrenia expert

Thursday, 19 October 2017, 12:39 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

International schizophrenia and psychosis expert Professor Peter Haddad will share his expertise at a special lecture in Wellington next week. More >>

Helping creatures great and small

Thursday, 12 October 2017, 2:25 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Hospital surgical supplies are playing a big role in helping Wellington’s smallest – and furriest – patients get the treatment they need and find a good home. More >>

Health Care Homes Going from Strength to Strength

Thursday, 5 October 2017, 11:32 am | Capital and Coast District Health Board

Hundreds of thousands of people are on track to receive enhanced services and improved access options at GP practices and medical centres across greater Wellington. More >>

 

 

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