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• Gastro update Monday 22 August

  News & publications » News archive » Gastro update Monday 22 August

  Welcome to Monday’s Hawke’s Bay District Health Board update August 22Presentations to Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s Emergency Department and to General Practice with people who have a  gastro illnesses continues to tail off.

• Increase in Whooping Cough (Pertussis) cases in Hawke’s Bay

  News & publications » News archive » 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.

• Pandora Pond: Swimming warning downgraded to 'Caution Advised'

  News & publications » News archive » Pandora Pond: Swimming warning downgraded to 'Caution Advised'

  20 March 2018
  
  The swim warning that has been in place in Pandora Pond has today been downgraded to ‘caution advised’. Caution Advised: Overall this site is considered a moderate infection risk.

• Pool hoist reinstated at Napier Health

  News & publications » News archive » Pool hoist reinstated at Napier Health

  11 April 2018
  
  Napier’s disabled community got a boost last week following the reinstatement and upgrade of a pool hoist at Napier Health’s hydrotherapy pool. The hoist was decommissioned in 2012 following a Department of Labour review that determined it was not fit for purpose.

• Breastfeeding

  Hospital & health services » Maternity » Breastfeeding

  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.