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Free general practice visits for children under six
Free general practice visits for children under six
Waikato District Health Board is reducing barriers to health care for parents of children under six by making visits to their doctor or nurse free during business hours at their regular practice and after hours at nominated clinics across the region.
As of Sunday 1 July, all children under six who need medical care will get it for free, regardless of the time of day.
Read more and find out which practices are involved http://www.waikatodhb.govt.nz/news/pageid/2145877252/Free_general_practice_visits_for_children_under_6
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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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