University Hospital Zurich
Raemistrasse 100 Zurich, Zurich (Switzerland)
German Hospital Service
Destouchesstr. 1 Munchen, Bayern (Germany)
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust
162 City Road London, Greater London (UK)
Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Drive, Bedford Park South Australia (Australia)
Whanganui District Health Board
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Description
About Us
Whanganui District Health Board is responsible for improving promoting and protecting the health of local residents and the communities in which they live
Vision amp Values
Our Vision is to provide quotBetter health and independencequot and our Mission is quotto improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health systemquot
All the Whanganui District Health Board endeavours are be guided by the following set of values
Cooperation
Working collaboratively and positively with others
Social equality
Valuing people respecting diversity and responsiveness in reducing
disparities in health
Adaptability
Being flexible and able to respond to change and new circumstances
Development
Growth and learning empowering people and communities to achieve their goals
Integrity
Acting honestly and openly following ethical principles service the public
interest
Responsibility
Having concern for the consequences of ones actions prioritise and allocate resources in the best interest of the community
Respect
Respecting all people the rule of law institutions of democracy and the Treaty of Waitangi
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