Thames Hospital history

Thames Hospital began in 1868 in a tent on the same site of the hospital today, on land that was gifted by Ngati Maru. The hospital was needed for those working in the Thames Goldfields, and was originally called the Goldfields Hospital. Today it is a busy secondary hospital serving the Thames/Hauraki/Coromandel area, and is a part of Waikato District Health Board.

Celebration of 150 years (1868 - 2018)

In November 2018 Thames Hospital celebrated 150 years since its opening in 1868. Celebrations included a programme of events from Friday 2 November to Sunday 4 November including a staff reunion and a church service, a series of lectures (James Mackay 2018 Lectures) that featured how the hospital has developed its patient care from its simple beginnings through to the specialised services and innovative technology of today, and the production of a 2019 calendar and "True Tales of Thames Hospital" book. The stories in the book were gathered from a wide range of people (see article on Stuff June 2017).

Thames Hospital 150 - a series of videos about the history of Thames Hospital

Thames Hospital 150 years: Beginnings - Paul Silvester talks about the early development of the hospital

Thames Hospital 150 years: Treasures - Manager Jacquie Mitchell shares memorabilia discoveries found in an old storeroom

Thames Hospital 150 years: Nursing - Paul Silvester talks about the development of nursing at Thames Hospital

Thames Hospital 150 years: Midwifery & Maternity - Paul Silvester talks about the development of maternity services at Thames Hospital