Come along to your Community Health Forum
Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health.
Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.
When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 27 February
Where: Waahi Whaanui, 17 Parry St, Raahui Pookeka / Huntly
When: 1-3pm, Thursday 27 February
Where: Ngaruawahia Community House, 13 Galileo St, Ngaruawahia
Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who come to listen to updates from the Waikato DHB, share their thoughts and talk about what matters to them about healthcare in their community.
We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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83.6% Yes
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14.2% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below!
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Backing world-leading work happening here
The Waikato Medical Research Foundation (WMRF) has two funding rounds a year, the first one for 2024 closed yesterday, 30 April, with ten applications received. The second is open from 1 September to 31 October, check out their website for more info see the WMRF link below.
We keenly support the WMRF through the ‘Waikato Medical Research Foundation Fund’, which its board set up with us just on a a year ago for the particular purpose of making it easier for the public to contribute towards the success of the region’s health research sector.
To find out more, check out the WMRF story from our recent Annual Report at the Momentum link below.