Hutt Valley District Health Board
Defunct district health board in New Zealand
The Hutt Valley District Health Board (HVDHB) was a district health board in New Zealand, responsible for providing and funding public health services in the Hutt Valley region. It was established in 2001 and was dissolved in 2022, when it was merged into Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand.
History[edit | edit source]
The Hutt Valley District Health Board was formed as part of the New Zealand government's health sector reforms in 2001, which aimed to decentralize health services and improve local governance. The board was tasked with overseeing the delivery of health services to the population of the Hutt Valley, which includes the cities of Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt.
Geographical Area[edit | edit source]
The Hutt Valley District Health Board covered a geographical area that included the Hutt Valley, a region located in the southern part of the North Island of New Zealand. The area is characterized by its urban centers, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt, as well as surrounding suburban and rural communities.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The main healthcare facility under the Hutt Valley District Health Board was Hutt Hospital, located in Lower Hutt. Hutt Hospital provided a range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, maternity care, and specialist outpatient services. The board also managed several community health centers and clinics throughout the region.
Services[edit | edit source]
The Hutt Valley District Health Board was responsible for a wide array of health services, including:
- Primary care services
- Secondary care services
- Mental health services
- Public health initiatives
- Health promotion and disease prevention programs
Governance[edit | edit source]
The governance of the Hutt Valley District Health Board was overseen by a board of directors, which included both elected and appointed members. The board was responsible for strategic planning, financial management, and ensuring the delivery of health services met the needs of the community.
Merger and Dissolution[edit | edit source]
In 2022, the Hutt Valley District Health Board was dissolved as part of a nationwide restructuring of the health system in New Zealand. The restructuring aimed to create a more unified and efficient health service, leading to the establishment of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, which took over the responsibilities of all district health boards, including the HVDHB.
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