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New Health Website To Allow Clinicians To Network Online

New Health Website To Allow Clinicians To Network Online

The Ministry of Health is developing a new website which will allow doctors, nurses and other specialists in the health sector to come together online to share information and discuss specific topics.

Ryall Gives DHBs Cancer Treatment Gee Up

Ryall Gives DHBs Cancer Treatment Gee Up

Wellington, Feb 26 NZPA - Health Minister Tony Ryall has put district health boards (DHBs) on notice over waiting times for cancer treatment, despite his ministry being reasonably happy with its performance figures.

Waikato Health Targets Improve, More To Do

Waikato Health Targets Improve, More To Do

Waikato District Health Board showed significant improvement in two of the six second quarter health target results released by the Ministry of Health today (Friday 26 February).

C&C DHB Response To The Release Of The Quarter 2 Health Target Results

C&C DHB Response To The Release Of The Quarter 2 Health Target Results

C&C DHB has worked hard to show improvements (or remaining at 100%) in all but one target this quarter, despite the national Health Targets being introduced only late last year.

New Dedicated Elective Theatres For Auckland Confirmed

New Dedicated Elective Theatres For Auckland Confirmed

Four new operating theatres dedicated to elective operations in Auckland, have been given the go-ahead by the Government.

Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed the plans for the Auckland DHB's Greenlane campus.

Hutt Hospital Re-Development Contract Awarded

Hutt Hospital Re-Development Contract Awarded

Fletcher Construction Ltd, was today awarded the $40 million construction contract for the Hutt Hospital emergency department and theatre re-development, which will begin in January.

Fewer Unwell People See GP In 2008, Survey Finds

Fewer Unwell People See GP In 2008, Survey Finds

Auckland, Dec 3 NZPA - New Zealanders are visiting the doctor and exercising less this year than in 2008, a survey has found.

NZers' Continued Access To Elective Surgery Vital

The government is being urged to ensure New Zealanders can continue to access elective surgery, especially joint replacement and other orthopaedic surgical procedures, without undue impediment or delay.

Health League Tables Another Step To Privatisation

Health League Tables Another Step To Privatisation

Yesterday Health Minister Tony Ryall published the first district health board league tables.

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West Coast District Health Board Performance Against Health Targets

The Ministry of Health today released figures on District Health Board performance against the six government health targets.