Alcohol - The Risks
Risky drinking is a significant problem in Hawke’s Bay. One in every four adults drinks too much – this means they are likely to be harming their own health or causing harm to others through their drinking.
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Wairoa Community Mental Health and Addictions Team
Wairoa Community Mental Health is a service that provides assessment and treatment for people who are experiencing an altered mental health state. Assessments can be conducted in the person's home, general practices, community health centre, hospital site or at other agencies.
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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. -
Community Mental Health North
Community Mental Health North is an integrated mental health and addiction service. Assessments and interventions can be carried out in people's homes, general practices, at Napier Health or other locations if required.
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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. -
SYPHILIS. It’s back. Get tested. Get Treated
Cases of syphilis, a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if left untreated and poses a serious risk to unborn babies, are expected to rise in Hawke’s Bay with national figures more than doubling since 2015.
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FAQs National Travel Assistance NTA Scheme
What is the National Travel Assistance (NTA) Scheme/Policy?If you, or a family member, need to travel long distances – or frequently – to see a specialist, then you may be eligible for help with expenses under the National Travel Assistance Scheme.
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Inquiry findings will help restore confidence in drinking water
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board welcomed the Government Inquiry findings released today as an important step toward restoring the community’s confidence in the Havelock North drinking water supply.
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Over $1million investment in new nursing positions announced
Over $1million will be invested to create nearly 17 new full-time equivalent nursing roles at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, the district health board announced today.
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Urgent care
After-hours services offered by general practices are the best place for urgent care for conditions that are not critical or life threatening such as:
minor injuries (breaks and sprains)
rashes and skin conditions
sore throats
sore ears, eyes and mouth
medication issues
constipation
urinary tract infections
respiratory infections
vomiting and diarrhoea, tummy bugs
sinus conditions
back pain.…