Anthony de Winton is a changed boy – his language has improved, he’s pain free, and he’s much happier following free ENT surgery from Braemar Charitable Trust. Anthony, who is nearly two and a half, had suffered since he was four months old with constant ear infections and sore throats. He was deemed high priority…
In the heart of Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, a surgical revolution is quietly taking shape. Dr Tarek Saleh, an experienced gynaecological surgeon with a passion for advancing women’s health, is among the first surgeons at Braemar Hospital to master the da Vinci surgical robot – the first of its kind in the Waikato region. A Vision Born from…
Braemar Charitable Trust has announced Saturday 13 September as its next full Community Surgery Day. It follows an extremely successful two Saturdays of free surgeries in late 2024 in which more than 70 people received surgeries or procedures. The Trust owns Braemar Hospital, one of New Zealand’s largest private hospitals. Surgeons and anaesthetists who are…
With over 13 years of perioperative experience spanning three countries, Senior Registered Nurse Sonia George is a part of Braemar Hospital’s exciting leap into the future of surgical care. When someone asks Sonia George what she does for work at a dinner party, her response is guaranteed to spark curiosity: “I’m a theatre nurse and…
Braemar Charitable Trust has delivered 124% more free community surgeries year-on-year as part of its drive to improve health equity and access in the Waikato region. The Trust is the 100% owner of Braemar Hospital, one of New Zealand’s largest private hospitals, and funds a range of charitable activities, including scholarships, health sector capability building,…
We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new Winter/Spring menu for patients from this week – bringing you beautiful options that celebrate the best of the season! What’s New: • Fresh seasonal dishes crafted with care • Our first-ever Care Menu – specially designed light, soft meals for patients recovering post-surgery • Reduced food wastage through thoughtful…
In celebration of International Nurses Day in the month of May, Braemar Hospital proudly shares the story of Emma Missen, whose professional growth exemplifies our commitment to nursing excellence and patient care. When Emma Missen joined Braemar Hospital five and a half years ago, she brought with her a passion for theatre nursing and a…
Braemar Hospital nurse Helena Macdonald has devoted her life to compassionate patient care that continues to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. In a week where International Nurses Day is celebrated, Braemar Hospital is celebrating and acknowledging the experience of long-serving nurse Helena Macdonald and her colleagues in the nursing profession for their exceptional…
Simple acts of kindness and appreciation will be the kaupapa behind recognising nurses at Hamilton’s Braemar Hospital this week, in celebration of International Nurses Day on May 12. The hospital’s 165 nurses will continue their dedicated patient care while being given special moments to be appreciated by their colleagues throughout the month of May. Braemar…
For the first time in years, seven-year-old Hamilton boy Elijah could enjoy his summer holidays without pain or medication, embracing the chance to simply be a child. Elijah and his mother Natalie Brickland had been navigating his health struggles for the past two years when his doctor informed them that he would need a stomach…