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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.

  • Gastro update Friday 26 August 2016

    News & publications » News archive » Gastro update Friday 26 August 2016

    Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is very sad to report that a woman in her 90s, who had campylobacter infection, died yesterday evening from an unrelated medical condition. The woman who was from Havelock North was admitted to Hawke’s Bay Hospital during the campylobacter outbreak.

  • Immunisation

    Community services » Immunisation

    Immunisation is one of the most effective ways of helping people stay well and free from many diseases. It is recommended by the World Health Organization, the New Zealand Ministry of Health and medical authorities. There is information here about the National Immunisation Programme.

  • Six cases Paratyphoid now confirmed

    News & publications » News archive » Six cases Paratyphoid now confirmed

    Six cases of Paratyphoid Fever have now been confirmed by Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, today (26 September). Five confirmed cases have required hospital care at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, and another has needed treatment in Auckland. All patients are recovering with treatment.

  • Well Child Tamariki Ora providers

    Hospital & health services » Maternity » Well Child Tamariki Ora providers

    Well Child Tamariki Ora providers monitor the wellbeing of your baby/child until they reach five years of age. Your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) will refer you to the Well Child provider of your choice between four and six weeks after birth.

  • Norovirus outbreak update

    News & publications » News archive » Norovirus outbreak update

    Norovirus has been confirmed as the bug that has affected a number of patients and staff at Hawke’s Bay Hospital during the week. Chief Medical and Dental Officer John Gommans said the outbreak appeared to be under control, however one ward continued to have restricted visiting in place.

  • Ostomy services

    Community services » Community nursing services » Ostomy services

    Ostomy services are offered to people who have, or are expecting to require a stoma (a surgically created opening in the abdomen for evacuation of body waste).  

    Stomas include: colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy. Ostomy services provide people with information, advice and support before and after surgery.