Gastro update Thursday 25 August 2016
Welcome to Thursday’s Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Update, 25 August 2016
A total of five people are in Hawke’s Bay Hospital with campylobacter, two fewer than yesterday.
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Physiotherapy
The physiotherapy team includes both hospital and community based therapists. Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, treat, report and advise on how patients can maximise physical function and independence. What is physiotherapy?Physiotherapists help people get back movement and function, particularly when affected by injuries, aging, disabilities and disease.
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NZ first at Coronary Care Unit
Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s Coronary Care Unit (CCU) is the first in the country to install new state-of-the-art technology this month, allowing patients to be hooked up to mobile software that feeds real-time information via wifi onto multiple screens, including hand-held devices.
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Bowel Screening Programme
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The bowel screening programme was rolled out in Hawke's Bay on 9 October 2018. Hawke’s Bay DHB saving lives through Bowel ScreeningHawke’s Bay DHB offers free bowel screening for men and women aged 60-74 years of age. -
Cyanobacteria confirmed at Lake Tūtira
Water test results from Lake Tūtira have confirmed a cyanobacteria bloom on the lake. Medical Officer of Health Dr Nicholas Jones said as the bloom was visible on the lake and test results had confirmed cyanobacteria, the bloom was likely to be toxic to people and animals.
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Pregnancy and Parenting Service / Te Ara Manapou
Te Ara Manapou – Addictions We are a multidisciplinary team made up social workers, nurses, peer support, alongside a part time psychologist and psychiatrist. We understand how difficult it may be for Whaiora to ask for help if you are pregnant or a parent using drugs and alcohol.
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New loss of earnings compensation for live organ donors takes effect
Ministry of Health media release 4 December 2017
People who donate a kidney or part of their liver can now do so knowing they can be fully compensated for lost earnings as a result of their donation surgery. -
Relationship with cancer society and district health board formalised
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Hawke’s Bay District Health Board and Cancer Society of New Zealand- Hawke’s Bay Centre to link up care and support for people with cancer.
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Hawke's Bay DHB preparing for strike
Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s Anaesthetic Technicians, who are members of the Association of Professionals and Executive Employee Inc (APEX), have voted to strike for 24 hours from 7am 5 October until 7am 6 October.
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The top 5 for my baby to thrive. First 10 weeks of pregnancy and beyond. Find a midwife
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