Social work
Social workers look at the interaction between people and their social environment.
They assist people through emotional and/or practical changes they may face as a result of illness of disability.
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Havelock North Campylobacter Outbreak - Cost Estimates
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) chief executive Kevin Snee told board members at its meeting on Wednesday 28 September that the cost of the Havelock North Campylobacter outbreak was estimated to be around $380,000 to the organisation.
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Hawke’s Bay Hospital impacted by junior doctors’ strike
Hawke’s Bay Hospital services will be severely impacted with many outpatient clinics and non-emergency surgeries postponed due to next week's planned three-day, 73 hour national strike by junior doctors. Contingency planning is in place to ensure emergency and urgent care services are available at Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
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Early Childhood Education
This page contains resources and local contact information that you can view and use. It is targeted at people working with children aged under 5 in Hawke's Bay.
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Children services
Paediatric and child servicesIf your child is unwell, injured or in need of surgery, and 15 years old or younger, they will be cared for in Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Children's Ward.
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Host responsibility
A host is anyone that receives or entertains other people as guests. When alcohol is served or if guests bring it with them, hosts have a role to play in ensuring that alcohol is consumed safely on their premises. Host responsibility is all about creating responsible drinking environments.
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Gastroenterology - digestive system
If you are having problems with your digestive system it is likely that you will be referred to the Gastroenterology Outpatients Department.
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Water confirmed as source of gastro illness in Havelock North
Water testing has confirmed the Havelock North water supply is likely to be the source of the gastro outbreak, but the type of bug is not yet knownHastings District Council chlorinated the water Friday (12th August) afternoon.
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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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Hepatitis C sufferers don’t know they have it
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is supporting a worldwide campaign to stamp out viral hepatitis and raise awareness to find an estimated 25,000 New Zealanders who go undiagnosed with Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a highly infectious virus that is spread through blood-to-blood contact.