http://wellington.gen.nz/health Wellington related newsitems tagged with Health http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/templates/newsitem.aspx?id=5937 Hutt City’s clock tower is set to turn blue as part of the nationwide Blue September campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/templates/newsitem.aspx?id=5937 Hutt City Council 2010-08-25T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/phil-teds-buggy-donation/ Our friends at Phil & Teds have kindly donated a further two buggies to Wellington Children's Hospital. This makes 6 buggies that Phil & Ted's have donated since 2007. Thank you, Phil & Teds, for your continued support.  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/phil-teds-buggy-donation/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-08-25T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/foundation-s-hospital-volunteers-receive-community-award/ Our Foundation Hospital Volunteers, now numbering 402, have been recognised by the City as the winner of the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards - Health and Wellbeing Category. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/foundation-s-hospital-volunteers-receive-community-award/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-08-25T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/stained-glass-windows-for-new-hospital-chapel/ Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation have assisted the funding of restoration and re-installation of the original stained glass windows in the new Wellington Hospital Chapel. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/stained-glass-windows-for-new-hospital-chapel/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-08-23T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/nz-art-show-charity-evening-201/ Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation were fortunate to again be the chosen charity of New Zealand Art Show this year, and the event was another great success. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/nz-art-show-charity-evening-201/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-08-22T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/tilt-away-beds/ Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation were delighted to donate tilt-away beds to Wellington Children’s Hospital. These innovative beds fold out of the wall to allow parents to be by their little one at all times. Time in hospital can be a very distressing time for both children and their parents, and the Foundation is more than happy to be able to make this time as comfortable as possible. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/tilt-away-beds/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-08-22T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/big-latch-on-201/ 'The Big Latch On' reached new records in 2010. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/big-latch-on-201/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-08-19T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/hospi-visits-mozambique/ ‘Hospi’, our hospital lion, is travelling the world and got back to his safari roots with a recent visit to Mozambique. We will keep you updated with more of Hospi’s worldwide adventures.                                        Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/hospi-visits-mozambique/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-08-19T23:00:00Z false http://www.grantrobertson.co.nz/2010/08/08/where-to-in-health/ In Wellington we woke to the news on Friday that Ken Whelan, the Chief Executive of the Capital and Coast District Health Board had resigned. Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.grantrobertson.co.nz/2010/08/08/where-to-in-health/ Grant Robertson - Wellington Central MP 2010-08-07T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/all-blacks-visit-wellington-children-s-hospital/  All Blacks Joe Rokocoko, Victor Vito and Benson Stanley were playing games of a different kind when they visited Wellington Children's Hospital in July. Trading in their rugby balls for colouring pencils, these three All Blacks were a big hit with the kids. It's these smiles and treasured memories which make the experience of hospital a little easier for our sick kids. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/all-blacks-visit-wellington-children-s-hospital/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-07-26T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/mattresses-for-neo-natal-unit/  Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation were delighted to donate six new mattresses for the parent rest rooms in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/mattresses-for-neo-natal-unit/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-07-25T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/nikau-foundation-making-a-difference/  Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation has gratefully received a $30,000 donation from the Nikau Foundation on behalf of one of Nikau's donors, the Richard and Doreen Evans charitable trust. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/nikau-foundation-making-a-difference/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-07-25T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/memorial-garden-opened-22-july/  Thanks to The Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation and a generous donation from Mrs Tapaeru Skinnon a Memorial Garden was officially opened at Wellington Hospital. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/memorial-garden-opened-22-july/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-07-25T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/pm-john-key-honorary-hospital-volunteer/  The PM John Key was made an Honary Hospital Volunteer at the Foundation’s recent Charity Dinner. The PM was guest speaker and the evening was a fantastic event and raised funds for Wellington Children’s Hospital Redevelopment Appeal. Here the PM is showing off his new Hospital Volunteer tie which he was presented with by Foundation Chair Bill Day.   Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/pm-john-key-honorary-hospital-volunteer/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-07-25T23:00:00Z false http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/07/street-funiture/ REST STOP: Tiffany Jackson sitting on one of the new seats. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/07/street-funiture/ Newswire.co.nz 2010-07-22T23:00:00Z false http://katrinashanks.co.nz/index.php?/archives/311-Neo-natal-Unit-at-Wellington-Hospital-busier-than-ever,-well-resourced-thanks-to-extra-funding..html Last year the Government announced an extra $103. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://katrinashanks.co.nz/index.php?/archives/311-Neo-natal-Unit-at-Wellington-Hospital-busier-than-ever,-well-resourced-thanks-to-extra-funding..html Katrina Shanks MP 2010-06-27T23:00:00Z false http://wgtnywca.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/breast-cancer-patient-research-interview-participants-sought/ Research for comparison of breast cancer patients’ perceptions and experiences of private and public health systems in New Zealand is underway.Masters student Kim Dobson from Victoria University of Wellington is undertaking which is exploring Breast Cancer patients’ perceptions and experiences of health sectors in New Zealand. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://wgtnywca.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/breast-cancer-patient-research-interview-participants-sought/ YWCA of Wellington & Hutt Valley 2010-06-13T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/hospi-adventures-with-simon-woolf/ HOSPI has been taken to new heights by acclaimed photographer Simon Woolf of Photography by Woolf.  Follow Simon's blog here to see where HOSPI will pop up next! Sun, 30 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/hospi-adventures-with-simon-woolf/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-05-30T23:00:00Z false http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/05/tattoo-warning/ THE popularity of reality TV show Miami Ink and the availability of cheap tattoo kits means amateur tattoo artists could be walking time bombs.Tattoo artist Dave Stevens, co-owner of Electric Ink in Levin and Paraparaumu, believes it is only a matter of time before there is an increase in hepatitis and other related health issues. Tue, 11 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/05/tattoo-warning/ Newswire.co.nz 2010-05-11T23:00:00Z false http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/05/healthy-pacific/ PACIFIC Islanders are enjoying their weekly visit to the second Green Prescription Healthy Lifestyle programme run by Sport Wellington at the Poneke Rugby Club rooms in Kilbirnie.For 10 weeks there are two-hour sessions aimed at increasing the knowledge in the Pacific community of nutrition and physical exercise. Tue, 11 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/05/healthy-pacific/ Newswire.co.nz 2010-05-11T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/physio-fun/ The Foundation has donated Nintendo Wii games, boards and other items to Wellington Hospital's Physiotherapists to assist in patient care. Sun, 09 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/physio-fun/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-05-09T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/mother-s-day-in-the-nicu/ Mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Wellington Hospital were delighted to receive individual hand made quilts as personal gifts this Mother's Day. Sat, 08 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/mother-s-day-in-the-nicu/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-05-08T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/sick-kids-reach-for-the-sky/ Eight children from Wellington Children's Hospital reached for the sky today with the help of Lee Bennett, owner of Snap Roll Cafe, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/sick-kids-reach-for-the-sky/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-04-30T23:00:00Z false http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/04/prices-make-it-easier-to-eat-for-good-health/ HEALTHY EATING: Fruit and vege prices fall. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/04/prices-make-it-easier-to-eat-for-good-health/ Newswire.co.nz 2010-04-20T23:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/charity-dinner-with-prime-minister-john-key/ Following Prime Minister John Key's visit to Wellington Children's Hospital this January with Prince William, the Foundation is pleased to announce a special dinner with The Prime Minister supporting our kids. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/charity-dinner-with-prime-minister-john-key/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-04-19T23:00:00Z false http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/04/still-standing/ FIRST there were three, now there is one. Riddiford House became Wellington’s last remaining nurses’ hostel after an adjacent sister building was bowled last month. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.newswire.co.nz/2010/04/still-standing/ Newswire.co.nz 2010-04-15T23:00:00Z false http://www.ccdhb.org.nz/news/2010/10-01-22.htm An estimated two thousand people turned out on Tuesday 19 January to greet Prince William on his first official visit to Wellington Hospital.What was scheduled to be an hour long stopover turned into a ninety minute stay, as the Prince extended generous quantities of his time to speak with sick children in Wards 18 and 19. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ccdhb.org.nz/news/2010/10-01-22.htm Capital & Coast District Health Board 2010-01-20T00:00:00Z false http://www.whhf.org.nz/prince-william-visits-wellington-children-s-hospital/ Prince William visited the Sick Kids at Wellington Children's Hospital today (19 January 2010) during his first official visit in New Zealand representing the Queen. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whhf.org.nz/prince-william-visits-wellington-children-s-hospital/ Wellington Health Foundation 2010-01-19T00:00:00Z false http://www.ccdhb.org.nz/news/2009_archive/09_12_10.htm Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHBs have agreed to establish a Chair of Emergency Medicine for the Wellington region, covering Wellington and Hutt hospitals.Wellington and Hutt hospitals’ emergency departments are among the busiest in the country, which combined see almost 90,000 patients each year –50,000 at Wellington and 40,000 at Hutt. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ccdhb.org.nz/news/2009_archive/09_12_10.htm Capital & Coast District Health Board 2009-12-10T00:00:00Z false http://www.ccdhb.org.nz/news/2009_archive/09_11_23.htm C&C DHB welcomes the release of the new national health targets for DHBs for the first quarter of this financial year. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ccdhb.org.nz/news/2009_archive/09_11_23.htm Capital & Coast District Health Board 2009-11-23T00:00:00Z false