Haere maiHow can we help?
It’s hard to ask … kidney donation is one of the most generous gifts that can be given. When you donate a kidney, you are giving the recipient back their vitality, as well as freeing them up from dialysis treatment.
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.
Risky drinking is a significant problem in Hawke’s Bay. One in every four adults drinks too much – this means they are likely to be harming their own health or causing harm to others through their drinking.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital is facing unprecedented demand on hospital services, especially acute surgeries, forcing it to cancel some elective surgeries over the coming days.
Oral Health Services (OHS) includes:
The Community Oral Health Service (COHS) provides free school based clinics for 0-13 year olds, including all the adolescents that attend Wairoa College up to the age of 18; and
The Hospital Dental Service where access is based around the low income, medically compromised and special need client…
If you are having difficulties with your mental health or an addiction issue and are aged 19 years or under, then you and your family / whānau can be referred to the Child, Adolescent and Family Service Ngā Harakeke mai Rongokako (CAFS).
10 October 2017
More than $400,000 will be invested into Central Hawke’s Bay Health Services before Christmas with the addition of new state-of-the-art digital radiology equipment at Central Hawke’s Bay Health Centre.
Cardiovascular or heart disease is a growing concern in Hawke’s Bay. The cardiology service at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital provides assessment, investigation, education and treatment for patients with cardiac or heart disease.
If you start to feel unwell this winter, seek medical help early before your symptoms get worse – that’s the advice from Hawke’ 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.