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Construction Begins On Third Tower For The Waipapa Building At Christchurch Hospital
Friday, 14 April 2023, 2:28 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Construction has begun on new inpatient wards at Christchurch Hospital, a key milestone for the Waipapa Building project. “Handing the site over to contractors to begin building work is an exciting stage for any infrastructure project,” says Dr Rob ... More >>
Central Lakes Mental Health Crisis Support Service Launches
Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 10:36 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Better access to crisis support and more localised care options are now available for people in the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago region experiencing mental distress. Te Whatu Ora’s new Central Lakes mental health crisis support service, provided ... More >>
No Risk To Public From NZ’s First Rabies Case
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 2:01 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand and Manatu Hauora – Ministry of Health have confirmed New Zealand has had its first case of rabies. Sadly, the overseas traveller died from the disease last week, but this person posed no health risk to any member ... More >>
Latest Controlled Purchase Operation Brings Good Results
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 10:02 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Staff from Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service, Hutt City Council, and NZ Police were pleased with the overall result of a recent Controlled Purchase Operation conducted at licensed premises in Lower Hutt. Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol ... More >>
Hospital Manage My Health Launched Today
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 3:47 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Today, Te Whatu Ora for Te Tai Tokerau promoted the benefits of online consumer portals as a convenient way for people to access their personal health information and interact with health providers. The team set up a stand at the Whangarei Hospital ... More >>
Te Whatu Ora Team Rallies To Fund New Car For Colleague
Friday, 24 March 2023, 10:49 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The gift of a car from a colleague gave Waiohiki resident Renee Woolston back her independence after losing everything in Cyclone Gabrielle. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/3c422239d67fdf3513d5.jpeg" width="720" height="341"> “Having this car means everything ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Lake Hood And Canals
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 6:59 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Hood and its canals. People should avoid the Lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Rakahuri/ Ashley River At SH1 Bridge
Friday, 10 March 2023, 3:37 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Rakahuri/ Ashley River at the SH1 Bridge. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Rakahuri/ Ashley River has shown the cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic ... More >>
Second Meningococcal Case Confirmed This Week
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 7:40 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
National Public Health Service Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink confirmed this afternoon that a second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in an 18-year-old student, and the student had been admitted to Christchurch Hospital. ... More >>
Waikato Hospital’s Critical Care Service Expanding
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 7:37 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Waikato Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) opened its new expansion. The upgrade added four permanent isolation rooms and two negative pressure rooms creating a fit-for-purpose space to treat COVID-19 and other infectious patients. It grows the ICU from 16 beds More >>
Confirmed Case Of Meningococcal Disease In Canterbury
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 7:35 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
National Public Health Service Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink confirmed that an 18-year-old student was admitted to Christchurch Hospital this week with meningococcal disease. “This is the third case of meningococcal disease in Canterbury ... More >>
Health Services Update
Friday, 24 February 2023, 1:55 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The following Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand services in Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s bay will be operating from Monday 27 February: Hastings Napier Central Hawke’s Bay Wairoa Hospital contact numbers: Wairoa Hospital: 06 838 7099 Hawke’s Bay Hospital: ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River At Whitecliffs Picnic Area
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 2:37 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Picnic Area. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri/ ... More >>
Construction Begins On Manukau Health Park Redevelopment
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 8:05 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Construction work at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand’s $316m Manukau Health Park redevelopment started this week. The new facilities will include a new ambulatory renal centre, four new operating theatres, an advanced radiology hub, a women’s ... More >>
Public Health And Hygiene Information Following Cyclone Gabrielle
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 12:15 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Cleaning up: Dust Advice Flood waters have deposited large quantities of silt around Hawke’s Bay. When the silt dries the surface layer can become airborne when disturbed by wind, vehicles or clean-up activities. Airborne dust can affect people’s health ... More >>
Health Services In Hawke’s Bay Monday 20 February
Monday, 20 February 2023, 1:19 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Affected patients are being contacted and offered a telehealth appointment if appropriate or rebooked as soon as possible. Urgent clinics open City Medical at Napier Health Centre is open (24-hours) Urgent care clinic at Hastings Health Centre (until 7pm ... More >>
Preventing Illness After Flooding Events
Friday, 17 February 2023, 11:04 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora in Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay is warning the community to keep away from floodwaters to prevent the spread of gastroenteritis. Public Health Medicine Specialist Bridget Wilson says flood waters are likely to be contaminated with sewage, ... More >>
Health Information And Updates Following The Impacts Of Cyclone Gabrielle
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 9:17 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay has been significantly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and a national state of emergency has been declared. The following services are cancelled for Wednesday 15 February 2023: Elective surgeries Endoscopy services Outpatient ... More >>
Gisborne Hospital Open And Operational After Cyclone Gabrielle
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 1:08 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Gisborne Hospital was not affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and remains open to the Tairāwhiti community. The hospital is operating at a limited capacity due to limited power, water and staff shortages. Lynsey Bartlett, Interim Lead for Hospital and ... More >>
Children’s Ward At Timaru Hospital Receives A Makeover
Friday, 10 February 2023, 12:19 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Colourful walls and bright, warm sunshine fill Timaru Hospital’s newly-refurbished Children’s Ward - Te Whareruruhau Tamariki e Aoraki as it once again welcomes patients and their families. The paediatrics facility refresh was completed in January, as ... More >>
