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Self managing your long term conditionThe Kia Ora programme is a FREE course that gives you the tools to manage your long term condition. It will give you information and knowledge and teach you how to manage your symptoms for a better quality of life.
General enquiryIf you have a general enquiry, please phone the call centre 06 878 8109 or email callcentre@hbdhb. govt. nz. Tell us what matters to you, feedback, compliments or complaints. We would really like to know what you thought about the care, you, or your family/whānau received.
Self-care is the best choice to treat minor illnesses, ailments and injuries. A range of common illnesses and complaints such as aches and pains, cough, colds, upset stomachs and sore throats can be treated with over the counter medicines and plenty of rest.
Events are social places where people get together to be entertained. Places where people enjoy music, watch sports, celebrate culture and share food. Whether your event is small or large, indoors or outdoors, you too can create a healthy event environment.
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.
Antenatal breastfeeding classesFree antenatal breastfeeding classes are offered at Hawke's Bay Hospital in Hastings on the first Monday of every month (unless that Monday is a public holiday, in which case the class will be on the following Monday).
Community Mental Health South consists of two teams, one based at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and another at Central Hawke's Bay Health Centre.
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board takes great care to ensure the privacy of your health information is respected.
Breastfeeding provides lifelong health benefits for both mothers and babies and is a free, fast food!
For many women breastfeeding is simple, but as with anything it becomes easier with practice.
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…