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Napier Maternity Resource Centre
The Maternity Resource Centre at 234 Kennedy Rd is a one-stop shop for pregnancy and early parenting needs. It provides pregnancy tests, support to find a midwife, midwifery assessments and clinics, breastfeeding support and pregnancy and parenting information. Please don’t hesistate to come with your questions or queries.
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Sexual health
Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships and contribute to our sense of well-being. Free sexual health services are available for youth in General Practices - providing youth access to contraception and sexual health services by trained professionals.
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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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Waipatiki Lagoon Swimming warning
People are being warned not to swim in Waipatiki Lagoon due to contamination. The levels exceed the maximum values recommended in New Zealand’s Recreational Water Guidelines and indicate that, at the time of sampling, there were excessive amounts of faecal matter, either animal or human in the water.
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Porangahau Lagoon (Central Hawke’s Bay) Shellfish Warning
Increased levels of e. coli in the Porangahau Lagoon this week has prompted a reminder from health officials to warn people of the risks associated with gathering cockles from the area.
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Three cases of Paratyphoid confirmed
22 September, 2017
Three cases of Paratyphoid confirmed
Hawke's Bay District Health Board is investigating three Paratyphoid cases reported over the last week. Paratyphoid is a similar illness to typhoid fever and can cause serious illness. All three people have needed hospital care. -
Alcohol
Alcohol is a significant cause of disease, disability and social harm in the Hawke’s Bay community. View the video above to hear from some of our people on what they see and experience, and the impact it has on our communities.
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Healthy Homes
We spend 70% of our time in our homes. It is important to our health that homes are warm, dry and free of mould.
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Nuhaka River Swimming Warning
People are being warned not to swim in the Nuhaka River until further notice due to the detection of E. Coli levels that are 20 x above safe swimming guidelines.