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Pyjama party at Waikato Hospital today
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11 June 2009
Pyjama party at Waikato Hospital today
Nighties, pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers were a common sight in Waikato Hospital's oncology ward today and not just on the patients.
Ward 25 staff hosted a pyjama day and everyone got involved. Nurses, doctors, pharmacists and even the cleaners.
Nurse Robyn Fulton said the ward regularly holds themed days as a way to brighten up the patients' day.
"We've dressed like this in support of our patients.
"We do what makes them happy and they've all had a great time today," she said.
Staff were told they could lose the uniform for a day to wear their bed clothes and a sense of humour.
Patients on the ward said it was "absolutely wonderful" and had "brightened up their day".
After all, everyone knows laughter is the best medicine.
ENDS
Waikato District Health Board
Healthy People. Excellent Care
Waikato District Health Board (DHB) employs over 6500 people and plans, funds and provides hospital and health services to more than 391,770 people in a region covering eight per cent of New Zealand.
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