Whanganui District Health Board

Name :

Whanganui District Health Board

Address  :

Private Bag 3003

Town  :

Whanganui

State  :

ManawatuWanganui

Country  :

NEW ZEALAND

Post Code:

4540

Phone  :

06 348 1234

Web URL  :


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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Jaslok Chief Saves Lives On Marine Drive

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