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.
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Surge in winter illnesses impacting Hawke’s Bay’s health system
12 July 2017
The surge of winter illnesses in Hawke’s Bay is impacting the whole of the Hawke’s Bay health system and there is important advice for locals on how to best manage their care. -
Urology - your urinary system
The Urology service at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital focuses on surgery required for, and some medical diseases of adult and infant, male and female, urinary tract systems. We also treat some aspects of the male reproductive organs, but do not usually perform vasectomy.
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Have your say on alcohol in your community
You can have your say on the number of alcohol outlets in your community. What is an alcohol licence?To sell alcohol, a premise must have a license.
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Gastro update Friday 19 August
Welcome to Friday’s District Health Board updateThere was encouraging news from Hawke’s Bay District Health Board’s CEO Dr Kevin Snee at Friday’s media conference that the number of people needing medical care was continuing to decline.
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Pandora Pond Swimming warning
People are being warned not to swim in Pandora Pond, Napier, until further notice due to contamination. Hawke’s Bay’s District Health Board Medical Officer of Health, Dr Nicholas Jones, said monitoring by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council had identified high levels of bacteria in water from samples taken this week.
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My baby is here - top tips for those first few days
Becoming a new parent is a wonderful experience but can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Babies need gentle care and handling - time to adjust to being in their new world.
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Hawke’s Bay officially starts National Bowel Screening Programme
Hawke’s Bay people aged between 60 and 74 will this week start receiving pre-invitation letters inviting them to participate in the National Bowel Screening Programme, which officially kicked off in Hawke’s Bay today (9 October).
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Routine care
Your family doctor, or General Practice, provide a range of services including medical advice, examinations, prescriptions and ongoing care for more longstanding or chronic conditions.
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Emergencies
Emergency departments provide the highest level of emergency care for patients, especially those with sudden and acute illness or severe trauma, such as:
Suspected heart attack
Suspected stroke
Serious head injury
Serious accident
You should always phone 111 for an ambulance if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.…