Flood nearly claims foot
Maree Cameron could have been facing amputation if not for a kind neighbour and a skilled doctor at City Medical.
As the rain poured down on Monday,…
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Maree Cameron could have been facing amputation if not for a kind neighbour and a skilled doctor at City Medical.
As the rain poured down on Monday,…
Following the extensive flooding in Napier and the clean-up activities underway, Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is reminding residents to take care with their health and…
Hawke’s Bay DHB’s Chief Executive, Keriana Brooking, said she was thrilled for Dr Nick Jones who was awarded a New Zealand Public Service Medal at Te…
A vomiting and diarrhoea bug is circulating through the Hawke’s Bay community, with the district health board’s public health unit urging parents to keep sick children…
A new cancer support clinic introduced by Wairoa Health and supported by specialist clinical teams at Hawke’s Bay DHB is giving local residents better access to…
With tourism numbers expected to spike in Hawke’s Bay this long weekend, Hawke’s Bay health officials are encouraging people to stay home if sick, keep track…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital is extremely busy and people are being urged to leave ED for emergencies only and seek medical help for minor illnesses and injuries…
An agreement between Hawke’s Bay DHB and two private surgical providers will see 631 additional operations for Hawke’s Bay people.
Chief Operating Officer Chris Ash said he…
Dale Salamonson knew something wasn’t right when he noticed a strange spot on his right shoulder.
It looked different from the other moles on his body with…
Measles is a serious and highly infectious disease. It is important people aged between 15 and 30 years old, unsure if they are protected against measles,…
Freemasons representing the English, Scottish and New Zealand Constitution gathered at Hawke’s Bay Hospital today to receive a donation from the Hastings District Masonic Trust to the Teddies for…
Hawke’s Bay DHB has resumed its bowel screening programme after pausing it during the COVID pandemic response.
The bowel screening programme has been available in Hawke’s Bay…
Not everyone can say they trained to become a registered nurse while still studying at high school, but that’s exactly what Hawke’s Bay DHB’s maternal and…
A two-way partnership between Stortford Lodge Rotary club, and Hawke’s Bay District Health Board has brought virtual visitor technology to Napier’s Roseanne Retirement Home.
Stortford Lodge Rotarian…
Hawke’s Bay DHB has relaxed its visitor policy under Alert Level 1 with fewer restrictions in place at its facilities.
Chief Medical and Dental Officer Dr Robin…
Hawke’s Bay gardeners are being urged to take care with potting mix and compost following two people requiring hospital care in recent weeks diagnosed with Legionnaires’…
For the first time ever, more Hawke’s Bay Māori aged 65 and over have received a flu immunisation ahead of all other ethnicities in the region.
Hawke’s…
Hawke’s Bay DHB has appointed two young people interested in health sector governance to a seat at the Board table.
Board Chair Shayne Walker said expressions of…
There won’t be too many Kiwi nurses (if any) who can say they have treated a patient bitten by a hippo – or had to treat…
A pop-up clinic scheduled at King’s Church in Meeanee tomorrow (Saturday 29 August 2020) is in place to encourage Māori and Pasifika whānau to get a…