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Countdown Appeal creates ‘nest of wellbeing’ in Children’s Ward
An isolation room with direct access to a private outdoor space in Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s children’s ward is making life more bearable for immune-compromised children and…
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Heart felt thanks
A Napier couple who had heart attacks within two weeks of each other is eternally grateful for the care they received with Te Whatu Ora.
Chris and…
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Dental Therapists notch-up 75 years’ service between them years on the job
Dental Therapists Kirsty Daly and Debbie Papuni have treated thousands of Hawke’s Bay children during their careers and each smile they receive is equally special.
Between them,…
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A conversation about Bowel Screening could save your life
When Sally Maoate sits down to talk with someone about bowel screening she knows the conversation could very well save that person’s life.
As a Kaitakawaenga for…
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A simple screening check could save your life
Hawke’s Bay wāhine who have lost family members to cancer are urging others to get checked – because it could save a life of a loved…
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Hospital demand high – some planned care deferred
High admission rates from emergency department (ED) presentations at the weekend coupled with staffing challenges have forced Hawke’s Bay Hospital to defer some planned (elective) surgeries…
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Support for long-COVID sufferers in Hawke’s Bay
Hundreds of Hawke’s Bay people are struggling to bounce back to normal after having COVID-19, but support is at hand.
Kate Te Pou, Nurse Practitioner at Te…
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Civic Award surprises and humbles Pasifika leader
Tofilau Talalelei Taufale was asked to suggest people for a civic award so imagine his surprise when he was awarded a Hastings District Council Civic Honours…
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Eye-opening experience fuels COVID-19 Educator
Physiotherapist Tom Eckett was at the COVID-19 coal face when the pandemic first hit the United Kingdom in 2020.
He spent long days at Leeds General Infirmary…
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Hawke’s Bay school nurse gains Nursing Council’s nod to prescribe certain medications
Helping ease the load off GPs and improving healthcare access are benefits of Hawke’s Bay’s registered nurse prescribing programme, says the first participant to complete it.
Nursing…
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Industrial Action – Anaesthetic Technicians
Anaesthetic Technicians at Hawke’s Bay Hospital are planning a complete withdrawal of labour from 7.00am Thursday 28 July to 7.00am Friday 29 July
On behalf of Te…
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Registered nurse marks 50 years’ service at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Margaret Norris became a nurse “by fluke” at 18 and loved it so much she’s still doing it half a century later.
The Hawke’s Bay born-and-bred registered…
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Blessing of digital radiography room marks milestone
Staff and patient experience will be improved in Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s Radiology department now that all its the digital radiography rooms have been…
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Stay safe and get screened for syphilis as Hawke’s Bay cases rise
A sexual health nurse practitioner is urging people to stay safe and screen as infectious syphilis numbers rise in Hawke’s Bay.
Lei Johnson, Nurse Practitioner at Te…
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Hau Te Kura - Nurturing our treasures
In September 2020 the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board commissioned a cultural responsiveness review of the HBDHB provided maternity services. That report has now been released…
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Funding offers better breathing support for heart failure patients
Heart failure patients can now benefit from better breathing support thanks to a Hawke’s Bay District Health Board funding initiative.
The funding comes after a successful 18-month…
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RSE workers' programme "very important to us", Samoan prime minister tells Hastings leaders
The health and wellbeing of RSE workers was the topic of discussion during Samoan Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa’s visit to Hastings today.
Talalelei Taufale, Hawke’s Bay…
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COVID ward relocated in Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Patients hospitalised with COVID-19 will be cared for in a dedicated isolation facility in Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s tower block from today, Wednesday 15 June.
Chief Operating Officer…
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Hawke’s Bay DHB launches Winter Wellness Campaign as flu circulates
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board launched its Winter Wellness campaign this week encouraging people to prioritise their health and take public health advice seriously.
Winter is usually…