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What is diabetes? For our bodies to function normally, we all need a constant supply of glucose in our blood - this is what gives us energy and makes our body work (a bit like putting fuel in a car).
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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding provides lifelong health benefits for both mothers and babies and is a free, fast food!
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Countdown Kids Appeal grants top two wish list requests
Tears of joy were shed by Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s frontline paediatric staff at the Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal announcement this morning, with the news a special isolation room and dedicated outside space for immune-compromised kids would become a reality.
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HBDHB widely supporting White Ribbon Day 2017
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) staff are widely promoting White Ribbon Day messaging this week in lead-up to tomorrow’s nationally recognised White Ribbon Day (25 November) which is aimed to end men’s violence towards women.
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Increase in Whooping Cough (Pertussis) cases in Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay health officials are seeing an increase in Whooping Cough (Pertussis) which poses serious risks for babies and children – especially those aged under 1 years.
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Inquiry findings will help restore confidence in drinking water
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board welcomed the Government Inquiry findings released today as an important step toward restoring the community’s confidence in the Havelock North drinking water supply.
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Audiology and hearing tests
What we doAudiology is the study of hearing, hearing disorders and assisting people who have hearing loss.
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Over $1million investment in new nursing positions announced
Over $1million will be invested to create nearly 17 new full-time equivalent nursing roles at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, the district health board announced today.
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Gastro update Wednesday 17 August
The latest figures from public health officials on gastro -related issues are as follows:13 patients remained on hospital wards as at 4pm this afternoon. That’s down from 17 this morning, with one patient remaining in ICU.
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Wairoa midwives say early engagement is key
Expectant mothers in Wairoa are being encouraged to engage with a midwife in the early stages of pregnancy to ensure they and their baby receive the best possible start.