2008 Finalists
A helping hand may reduce illness in Waikato schools
New Unit means less time in hospital for some Christchurch patients
Fast track treatment for people at risk of suicide or self-harm
Getting off Sickness and Invalid’s Benefits and back into work thanks to PATHS
Streamlining referrals to Wellington region hospitals
Seminar on preventing hearing loss attracts thousands
Quicker service for cancer outpatients in Wellington
Pilot scheme on West Coast cuts surgical waiting times
New ventilation service at Christchurch Hospital offers life-saving treatment
New tool leads to a swifter recovery at Waikato Hospital
Less salt in bread thanks to Heart Foundation partnership with bread manufacturers
Kaiawhina helps improve the health of Māori on the South Island’s West Coast
Patients with spinal cord injuries get help with sexual intimacy
Holistic health care helps patients in Hawke’s Bay
Health professionals benefit from drug database
Growing your own works for Hawke’s Bay health service
Bringing the World Cup into doctors’ surgeries doubles the rate of immunisation
Auckland programme improves health of Pacific churchgoers
Joint partnership helps whānau improve their health
Pioneering new procedure at Waikato Hospital reduces need for surgery
