Stories tagged with "Health"
Senior oncology clinical pharmacist Diana Harkin has stepped into a new permanent role at the Taranaki Cancer Centre to streamline complex medication plans and support frontline staff.
Taranaki Base Hospital nurse Rachel Shearer has overcome her fear of flying to complete her 1000th patient transfer flight, delivering critical care across the North Island.
Taranaki Base Hospital's "Sunday Surgery" initiative has helped reduce the orthopaedic surgery waitlist for patients waiting longer than four months by 388 since the start of the year.
The Taranaki Health Foundation has launched its second annual Million Steps Challenge to raise funds for comfort enhancements at the Methanex Neonatal Unit.
Weekend super clinics at Taranaki Base Hospital have halved wait times for orthopaedic and ENT patients, clearing a backlog of more than 2,000 first specialist assessments.
A guide for patients and visitors on how to access and navigate Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new six-storey East Wing at Taranaki Base Hospital.
New Zealand drivers now face random roadside drug testing as police roll out a nationwide safety measure to detect driving impairment.
A time capsule containing medical equipment, photos, and historic items has been buried outside the new East Wing Building at Taranaki Base Hospital to mark its completion.
New Zealand has detected its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a brown skua found on Petone beach, though officials advise the public health risk remains low.
The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter has successfully completed its first night patient transfer from the newly commissioned rooftop helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital.
The new East Wing building, Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, has opened to patients at Taranaki Base Hospital, supported by $450 million in government funding and $6 million in local donations.
An inquiry has revealed that the government's cost-cutting school lunch model failed to meet basic nutritional standards and led to increased food waste.
Parliament has passed historic legislation representing the biggest reform of New Zealand's mental health laws in over 30 years, banning youth seclusion and strengthening patient rights.
A state-of-the-art rooftop helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital will officially go live on Monday, providing the region with enhanced round-the-clock emergency air transfer capabilities.
The transition to Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing is complete for the maternity team following the final delivery in the old ward and the first birth in the new facility.
The Emergency Department at Taranaki Base Hospital has begun operating from its new space in the East Wing Building, with public access now directed through Gate 1 or Gate 3.
The state-of-the-art East Wing Building at Taranaki Base Hospital has begun welcoming patients, bringing critical services like the Emergency Department and Maternity under one roof.
New Plymouth manufacturer Tasman Medical has secured a contract with Health New Zealand to supply clinical trolleys and equipment solutions across the Taranaki and Waitematā regions.
The family of Phoebe Nolly, who survived a serious crash on State Highway 43 near Toko, has shared a positive update as she moves out of intensive care and prepares for brain injury rehabilitation.
The official opening of Taranaki Base Hospital's $462.6 million New East Wing redevelopment will significantly improve acute and specialised healthcare services across the region.
An official opening ceremony has been held for Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new acute services building at Taranaki Base Hospital, with services transitioning from Monday.
Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey has officially opened Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new six-storey acute services building at Taranaki Base Hospital.
A Givealittle page has been set up to support Mark and Odette as Mark awaits an urgent double lung transplant in Auckland while Odette pauses her business to care for him.
The Taranaki Mayoral Forum has sent an urgent letter to the Government opposing key aspects of the proposed Disability Support Services Bill over concerns of cost-shifting to ratepayers.
Disability advocates and a New Plymouth district councillor are calling on local mayors to oppose a controversial government bill overhauling disability support.
The newly named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki east wing at Taranaki Base Hospital is preparing to open, featuring state-of-the-art seismic engineering and eco-friendly design.
Community boards in Inglewood, Clifton, and Waitara have funded five new public automated external defibrillators to help save lives during cardiac arrests.
Taranaki Base Hospital's new six-storey East Wing building has been officially blessed and named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki ahead of its phased opening.
The New Plymouth District Council has lifted the precautionary boil water notice for Bell Block and The Links after clear test results, but the notice remains in place for the New Plymouth Airport.
Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing has surpassed one million work hours, marking a significant milestone in the $460 million Project Maunga Stage Two redevelopment set to open in 2026.
Taranaki Base Hospital's new Cancer Centre is now treating patients with the region's first Linear Accelerator, significantly improving local cancer care and reducing the need for out-of-region travel.
Taranaki Retreat is launching "Waimanaaki," a new mobile food truck, to provide free hot kai and drinks to rough sleepers across the region, shifting services from the CBD to a wider range of locations.
Hundreds of healthcare, education, and community service workers marched through New Plymouth's CBD in a nationwide "mega strike" protesting low pay and working conditions.
A fundraiser at the New Plymouth Club, organised with Hope Walk NP, aims to support the Taranaki Air Ambulance, which performs 14 life-saving flights weekly, with an auction featuring a signed All Blacks jersey.
