Hawke's Bay District Health Board - Latest News [Page 9]
Family statement male cyclist
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 2:46 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
The brother of a male cyclist, involved in a collision with a truck yesterday afternoon (28 August) on Hyderabad Road, Napier, has asked Hawke’s Bay District Health Board to release the following statement. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Hospital returns to normal after chemical spill
Sunday, 25 August 2019, 12:51 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay Hospital returns to normal after chemical spill Emergency cordons at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, due to a chemical spill in the maternity unit at the hospital, have now been lifted. (12.09pm Sunday, 25 August) Fire and Emergency New Zealand ... More >>
Measles case confirmed in Hawke’s Bay
Friday, 19 July 2019, 4:52 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
An infant has been confirmed with measles in Hawke’s Bay and is in Hawke’s Bay Hospital. The infant contracted the highly contagious airborne disease while visiting Auckland. Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health, Dr Nicholas ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay DHB interim chief executive appointed
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 12:18 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) chairman Kevin Atkinson is pleased to announce the board has appointed Craig Climo as interim chief executive to replace outgoing chief executive Dr Kevin Snee, effective 12 August. More >>
It’s free and it could save your life
Thursday, 4 July 2019, 4:49 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
The new free National Bowel Screening Programme is proving to be a life saver, and a Hastings resident says more people need to take advantage of it. More >>
Hawke’s Bay DHB Chief Executive appointed to Waikato DHB
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 3:32 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board’s Chief Executive Kevin Snee has resigned to take up the position of Chief Executive for Waikato District Health Board. Dr Snee has been with Hawke’s Bay DHB for nearly 10 years and is one of the longest serving ... More >>
Update re Napier Mayor Bill Dalton
Thursday, 23 May 2019, 2:17 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Napier Mayor Bill Dalton’s wife Shirley and his wider family have asked Hawke’s Bay District Health Board to issue the following statement on their behalf. “Napier Mayor Bill Dalton’s medical condition continues to improve, following the stroke ... More >>
Government funding of $8.8 million for seismic strengthening
Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 12:22 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
The Government’s funding announcement of $8.8 million for seismic strengthening of Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s theatre block is great news, chief executive Kevin Snee said today. More >>
Take charge of your health now or face long delays
Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 2:32 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay DHB says five days of upcoming rolling junior doctor strikes will place significant strain on hospital resource and is urging people to take charge of their health now, or face lengthy delays for non-urgent care. More >>
Learnings from external review of sterilisation incident
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 12:06 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Findings from the external review of the sterilisation incident at Hawke’s Bay Hospital in February has highlighted national learnings and process errors. More >>
Napier Mayor Bill Dalton suffers stroke
Wednesday, 10 April 2019, 1:17 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
“Our husband and father, Mayor Bill Dalton, suffered a stroke yesterday and is in a critical condition in Hawke’s Bay Hospital More >>
Incomplete sterilisation of equipment
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 12:12 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
On Monday (11 February) Hawke’s Bay District Health Board became aware of an issue with a batch of sterilising equipment that was used in Hawke’s Bay Hospital operating theatres, sent to outpatient clinics and used by district nurses between 2 February ... More >>
Junior doctors’ strike will impact surgeries and outpatients
Monday, 28 January 2019, 9:17 am | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
A second planned 48 hour junior doctors’ strike from 8am Tuesday 29 January until 8am Thursday 31 January will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next week at Hawke’s Bay Hospital. More >>
Syphilis. It's back. Get Tested. Get Treated
Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:33 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Cases of syphilis, a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if left untreated and poses a serious risk to unborn babies, are expected to rise in Hawke’s Bay with national figures more than doubling since ... More >>
Choose Well This Holiday Period.
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 9:41 am | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay people and visitors are encouraged to Choose Well for health care this Christmas/New Year holiday period. Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Chief Medical and Dental Officer – Hospital, Dr John Gommans stressed the importance ... More >>
Anaesthetic technician strike action planned
Monday, 10 December 2018, 3:52 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s anaesthetic technicians, who are members of the Association of Professionals and Executive Employee Inc (APEX), have voted to strike for 48 hours from 7am Monday 17 December until 7am Wednesday 19 December 2018. More >>
Hawke’s Bay retailers caught selling cigarettes to minors
Monday, 29 October 2018, 1:47 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Four retailers have been caught selling cigarettes to children under 18 years of age following a controlled purchase operation carried out recently in Hastings and Napier. Tobacco Controlled Purchase Operations are held to monitor the level of compliance ... More >>
Choose Well this Long Weekend
Monday, 15 October 2018, 2:25 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Health officials are encouraging people to Choose Well when needing health care this long weekend and ensure medications are up-to-date in advance of the holiday period. Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Chief Medical and Dental Officer – ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay officially starts National Bowel Screening
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 4:15 pm | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay officially starts National Bowel Screening Programme Hawke’s Bay people aged between 60 and 74 will this week start receiving pre-invitation letters inviting them to participate in the National Bowel Screening Programme, which officially ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay DHB preparing for strike
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 10:06 am | Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s Anaesthetic Technicians, who are members of the Association of Professionals and Executive Employee Inc (APEX), have voted to strike for 24 hours from 7am 5 October until 7am 6 October. More >>