Southern hospital IT outage caused by third-party hardware failure, Health NZ says
It impacted “a range of clinical systems in Te Waipounamu”, Health NZ acting chief IT officer Darren Douglass…
China probes mental hospitals over reports patients are being locked up in insurance scam
At the same time, the patients faced strict controls from the hospitals that required them to follow a…
Channing Tatum reveals hospital stay and ‘hard’ recovery after shoulder op
The Hollywood star did not confirm when the injury occurred, and it’s not known if it’s related to…
Next-generation sequencing expands possibilities for newborn screening
Every year, millions of newborns undergo routine screening as a preventive strategy to detect inherited disorders before symptoms…
UCHealth, AdventHealth propose new hospitals in Broomfield
Two health systems are proposing campuses off Interstate 25 in Broomfield, raising the possibility of rival hospitals setting…
Updated newborn screening guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis detection
An updated report on cystic fibrosis (CF) from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, in…
Female patient at Hutt Hospital harassed by confused male patient, Health and Disability Commissioner finds
During her admission, a “confused” male patient began showing her unwanted attention. The hospital looked at his medication…
Kiwi rugby player Joseph ‘Peanut’ Ritchie walks out of hospital after serious spinal injury
“I’m looking forward to being at home, being with my 4 and 5-year-old sons, and then spending time…
State Highway 2 crash near Hastings sends three to hospital
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Person dies in hospital after being struck by vehicle in Lynfield, Auckland
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Life-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgraded
The upgrade will be funded with a $3m grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund and $1.2m from the…
New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…