Braemar Hospital

08/08/2025

Right now, our selected surgeons are getting intensive da Vinci surgical robot training at Braemar! 🤖

This isn't just a quick course - it's comprehensive training covering everything from basic operation to advanced techniques. Our commitment to excellence means ensuring our team is fully prepared before performing any procedures.

Quality training = quality outcomes for our patients. 🏥

Meet Dr Tarek Saleh, our experienced gynaecological surgeon, with a passion for advancing women’s health. He is pioneering the future of robotic surgery in the Waikato region as he currently undergoes his training at Braemar Hospital. His vision is for robotic surgery to become his “new norm.”
Read his inspiring story👉https://www.braemarhospital.co.nz/pioneering-the-future-dr-tarek-saleh-leads-robotic-surgery-revolution-at-braemar/

30/07/2025

It's a day that changes lives. 💙 Get in behind supporting the next Community Surgery Day 🩺set for September at Braemar Hospital.

🎉 It’s back! The annual Braemar Charitable Trust Community Surgery Day returns this September. 🏥💛
Last year, we helped over 70 people receive free surgeries and procedures — thanks to incredible community support.
Help us help others by supporting our work through a donation 💙
👉 https://www.braemartrust.co.nz/shop/

24/07/2025

We know cost is an important consideration when planning surgery. 💬

A common question is: "Will my insurance cover robotic procedures?"

Health insurance coverage for robotic procedures varies, so we recommend:

🤖Speaking with your insurer about your specific policy

🤖Discussing all options with your specialist

🤖Contacting our team for support with insurance queries

Our specialists in general, urological and gynaecological surgery are currently mastering innovative technology with our da Vinci Xi surgical robot at Braemar Hospital – the first of its kind in the Waikato region.

We're here to help you understand your choices every step of the way.

https://www.braemarhospital.co.nz/braemar-hospital-surges-ahead-with-surgical-robot/

24/07/2025

🥬🥕 Winter vegetables are truly nature's gift to us during the colder months! Packed with vitamins, minerals, and that hearty goodness our bodies crave, they're the perfect fuel to keep us healthy and energised.

Speaking of winter goodness, we're excited to share that Brendon Rose's latest winter crop is absolutely thriving! Tucked behind Braemar Hospital, Brendon has been lovingly tending our kitchen garden for two years now, and his dedication is really paying off. From fresh herbs to vibrant winter veggies, his "happy place" continues to provide wholesome, organic produce for the Braemar Hospital kitchen.

Brendon's journey to secure his dream gardening job wasn't easy, but with support from Selwyn Cook, Enrich Group NZ and Braemar Hospital, his passion has blossomed into something truly special. His hard work and love for gardening shine through in every harvest!

Read more about Brendon's inspiring story: https://www.braemarhospital.co.nz/this-is-my-happy-place/

17/07/2025

Smaller incisions. Faster healing. Better outcomes. 💙

Our da Vinci robot enables surgeons to perform complex procedures through tiny incisions, meaning: • Less pain for you • Smaller scars • Quicker recovery • Earlier return to normal activities

This is what innovation looks like when it's focused on making lives better.

It doesn’t replace the quality conventional surgery we currently provide; we’ll just be giving you more choices for some procedures in the near future.

07/07/2025

Meet the future of surgery at Braemar! 🩺

We're right now working with a group of Braemar surgeons who will train on our da Vinci Xi robot. These dedicated professionals will travel to Sydney soon for intensive training to ensure they can offer you the best possible care with this new technology.

We’ve also just appointed a new Clinical Nurse Lead Sonia George who will be who will be part of the Robotic Surgery team. Read more here: https://www.braemarhospital.co.nz/meet-sonia-george-one-of-braemar-hospitals-revolutionary-robotic-surgery-team/

Our specialists across general, urological and gynaecological surgery have expressed keen interest in mastering this technology.

Our commitment to surgical excellence means investing in our people as much as our equipment.

29/06/2025

What a great way to start your week - read about the positive, important impact Braemar Charitable Trust makes in our community. Together we are Making Lives Better.

🎉 The numbers are in — and what a year it’s been for Braemar Charitable Trust! ❤️ We’ve delivered nearly 160 free surgeries and procedures in the year to 31 March, thanks to over 700 hours of incredible volunteer support 🙌.
A huge thank you to everyone who’s helped make this possible — you’re changing lives 💙
👉 Read more about what we’ve achieved together here: www.braemartrust.co.nz/blog/post/147838/braemar-charitable-trust-posts-impressive-annual-figures/

26/06/2025

Welcome to Waikato, da Vinci! 🎉

Our new surgical robot has officially arrived at Braemar Hospital! This incredible technology will help our surgeons perform complex procedures with greater precision through smaller incisions.

What does this mean for our patients? Less pain, smaller scars, and faster recovery times!

Stay tuned as we share more about this exciting addition to our surgical team over the coming weeks.

22/06/2025

🍽️ Catering for everyone’s needs at Braemar Hospital! 🍽️

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 menu planning
• The same exceptional quality you've come to expect

👨‍🍳 Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef PJ Smit and his incredible kitchen team, every meal is prepared with passion and attention to detail. Special mention also goes to Braemar staff for their input to recipes and ingredients including Romita’s Malaysian curry, Leigh’s pumpkin and quinoa salad and Allan’s hazelnuts that feature on the brandy hazelnut pudding and ice cream.

At Braemar Hospital, we believe that nourishing food is part of healing. Our new menu options are just another way we're taking care of you more than ever - because making lives better is at the heart of everything we do.

16/06/2025

🏥💪 BRAEMAR HOSPITAL FITNESS CHALLENGES - LET'S GO TEAM!

Our amazing Braemar staff are showing incredible team spirit with our corporate fitness challenges! It's fantastic to see our team embracing fitness, community, and doing Braemar proud! 🌟

Huge congratulations to Niki McOnie (Finance Manager), Sheree Smith (Patient Services Manager), Leigh Singers (Commercial Manager) and Marc Scott (Chief Financial Officer) who just completed an incredible velodrome cycling challenge! 🚴‍♀️🏁Warning this post contains lycra!

Their amazing 6-week journey: Starting terrified of the track, they first learned to ride, stay close, avoid crashes, and not freak out! 😊 As confidence grew, so did their speed. Once timing began, they improved every single race - from 1:37 to 1:35, 1:34, 1:33, and finally an incredible 1:32!

For those unfamiliar with velodromes: steep banks, no brakes, feet locked in pedals, racing inches from others while maintaining enough speed to stay on track. It's more mental than physical - but absolutely exhilarating as a team! They competed in the Italian Pursuit race where all riders start together, the lead drops off each lap, and only the final rider completes all four laps.

And let’s not forget there are several Braemar staff currently taking part in an 8-week gym challenge at the moment as well. Last year’s fitness programmes delivered amazing results: ✅ 249 classes attended as a team ✅ 12kg body fat lost collectively ✅ Decreased their collective age by 5 years ✅ Gained 2.8kg muscle as a group.

We're so proud of our team's dedication to fitness, wellness, and supporting each other! The community spirit and personal achievements have been incredible to witness.

30/05/2025

Amazing work Katie. Your generous, caring work has made a difference to so many children in our region. What a great acknowledgement. Keep up the great mahi.

The wonderful Katie Ayers 🎉🦷 has been celebrated for a major milestone — 50 free surgeries for children needing dental care! Amazing work Katie, thank you for your generosity and your mahi. 💛 Lots of children now have vastly improved dental health thanks to your pro-bono work. Congratulations and thank you! Support the mahi here to help more children: www.braemartrust.co.nz/shop/product/804746/04--childrens-oral-surgeries/

27/05/2025

🩺 Celebrating Our Amazing Nurses This International Nurses Month! 💙

Meet Emma Missen – a shining example of nursing excellence at Braemar Hospital!

Five and a half years ago, Emma joined our team as a passionate theatre nurse. Today, she's training to become a Registered Nurse First Surgical Assistant while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.

So what exactly is a Registered Nurse First Surgical Assistant? It's an advanced nursing role that greatly expands skillsets in the operating theatre. Emma now directly assists surgeons during operations, handling patient positioning, suturing, injecting local anaesthetic, and controlling bleeding. She also provides pre and post-operative support and takes on clinical leadership responsibilities, mentoring other nursing staff.

"Some patients have been living with a lot of pain, and it really is life-changing to see surgery relieve that pain," Emma shares. Her expanded role means she gets to know patients better, supporting them from pre-surgery right through recovery.

This is what nursing leadership looks like: going above and beyond, mentoring colleagues, and always putting patients first.

We're proud to invest in our nurses' growth because when they succeed, our entire community benefits. Emma's journey reminds us why nurses are truly the heart of healthcare. ❤️

Thank you to Emma and all our incredible nursing staff for making lives better every single day!

https://www.braemarhospital.co.nz/emmas-journey-from-theatre-nurse-to-first-surgical-assistant/