Waikato District Health Board

Details

Name :

Waikato District Health Board

Address  :

Hockin Building
Waikato Hospital Campus
Selwyn Street
PO Box 934

Town  :

Hamilton

State  :

Waikato

Country  :

NEW ZEALAND

Post Code:

3240

Phone  :

07 839 4679

Fax  :

07 839 8799

Web URL  :


Description

Vision
Waikato DHBs vision is to improve the health independence and quality of life for the communities it serves by addressing the needs of the population and reducing health disparities
Need for better allergy research

Allergies are becoming more common and more complicated but researchers are at a loss to explain why An Australian study has found that more than 10 per cent of oneyearolds have a proven food allergy and in the past 10 years anaphylaxis had increased more than 350 per cent Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction It often aff... Read More

Mothers milk and touch best for infants health

Becoming a mother can be both exhilarating and daunting Not just first time mothers but even those who have experienced the joy of motherhood earlier can go through a period of selfdoubt wondering whether she is doing the right thing to keep her newborn safe Doctors say two simple interventions exclusive breastfeeding and maximum skintoskin co... Read More