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If you’re looking for health information and advice in Hawke’s Bay, you’ve come to the right place. Hawke’s Bay DHB and primary health organisation, Health Hawke’s Bay, serve a population of over 165,000 people.
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is committed to patient safety and the delivery of high quality patient care.
What is occupational therapy/whakaora ngangahau?Occupational therapy’s goal is to enable you to continue to participate in everyday activities even when circumstances have made it difficult for you.
There are no charges for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Health.
Information about your Renal Clinic appointment with a Kidney SpecialistYou have been referred to the renal or kidney service to see one of the team. Your appointment may be with a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist Doctor) or Nurse Practitioner (Kidney Specialist Nurse).
Your local pharmacist can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a wide range of common illnesses and complaints without you having to wait for an appointment with your GP.
Information about a number of communicable diseases, their signs and symptoms, treatment etc :
Campylobacter
Chikungunya
COVID-19
Cryptosporidium
Dengue Fever
Diphtheria
E Coli
Gastroenteritis (also known as gastro, D&V or tummy bug)
Gastroenteritis in children
Giardia
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Haemophilus Influenza Type b (HIB)
Hepatitis A
Legionellosis (also known as Legionnaires Disease)
Leptospirosis
Listeriosis
Malaria
Measles
Mumps
Meningococcal disease (or resource in 9 languages available at HealthEd)
Norovirus
Pertussis
Rheumatic Fever
Rubella
Salmonellosis
Scabies
Scarlet Fever
Shigellosis
Slapped Cheek (also known as Fifth…
What is the National Travel Assistance (NTA) Scheme/Policy?If you, or a family member, need to travel long distances – or frequently – to see a specialist, then you may be eligible for help with expenses under the National Travel Assistance Scheme.
Water testing has confirmed the Havelock North water supply is likely to be the source of the gastro outbreak, but the type of bug is not yet knownHastings District Council chlorinated the water Friday (12th August) afternoon.
There is good evidence to show that exposure to adult drinking in childhood increases the risk of hazardous drinking by teenagers. Teenage drinking patterns not only mirror those of their parents and caregivers but also that of their community.