Dave Macpherson
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Waikato District Health Board
New Zealand
Biography
After his son’s death while a patient of the DHB’s Henry Bennett Centre, Dave Macpherson successfully stood for election on a platform of improving the region’s mental health services, and increasing the involvement of families in the treatment of their loved ones. Dave is a long-term Hamilton City Council member, and nowadays a resident of Ngaruawahia. He has a background in working in the community and recreation sectors, and previously campaigned for the retention of rural health and hospital services.
Research Interest
After his son’s death while a patient of the DHB’s Henry Bennett Centre, Dave Macpherson successfully stood for election on a platform of improving the region’s mental health services, and increasing the involvement of families in the treatment of their loved ones. Dave is a long-term Hamilton City Council member, and nowadays a resident of Ngaruawahia. He has a background in working in the community and recreation sectors, and previously campaigned for the retention of rural health and hospital services.
