Palmerston North Regional Hospital

Palmerston North Regional Hospital Palmerston North Hospital is the base regional hospital for MidCentral District Health Board.

✨ Big Latch On magic! ✨Today at 11am we celebrated 25 pēpi latched and 62 amazing attendees coming together to tautoko b...
27/03/2026

✨ Big Latch On magic! ✨
Today at 11am we celebrated 25 pēpi latched and 62 amazing attendees coming together to tautoko breastfeeding in all its forms 🤱💕
From first time breastfeeders, to māmā who’ve been on this journey for years, to māmā breastfeeding one little one while growing another — this was a beautiful celebration of strength, connection and community 💫
A HUGE thank you to our incredible supporters who helped make today so special:
💛 Health NZ
💛 Barnardos
💛 Entwined Parenting
💛 La Leche League
💛 Earthside Pregnancy to Parenthood
💛 Tracy Torok
💛 The N**e Alchemist
We are so grateful — what a powerful, heart filling day 💛

A huge thank you to Barnardos for their generous prize donation for our Big Latch On event tomorrow at Te Papaioea Birth...
26/03/2026

A huge thank you to Barnardos for their generous prize donation for our Big Latch On event tomorrow at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre💛
Beautiful cloth nappies, toys and books that will make one lucky whānau very happy.
A huge thank you to Thread and Film for donating an incredible family photography session — because memories like these deserve to be beautifully captured. We’re feeling the love and can’t wait for one lucky family to enjoy this special gift!
AND.....
Huge thanks to Entwined Parenting for donating a beautiful baby sling for the Big Latch On, plus some other delicious treats just for mums.
We love celebrating breastfeeding with prizes that truly support parents 🤱✨

We truly appreciate your support of families in our community 🌿

Join us this Friday for our Big Latch On celebration! We’re bringing our community together to honour the beautiful jou...
24/03/2026

Join us this Friday for our Big Latch On celebration!
We’re bringing our community together to honour the beautiful journey of breastfeeding — the cuddles, the connection, the courage, and the village that makes it all possible.
Come along, latch on, laugh, connect, and be part of something special. We’ll be snapping a group photo to celebrate all the incredible māmā, pēpi, and whānau who make this kaupapa shine.
A huge ngā mihi nui to , and The Awhi Company for their generous donations. Thanks to their support, we have some more gorgeous goodies to give away to the whānau who join us on the day!
Let’s celebrate breastfeeding, community, and the power of coming together.
See you there!

Prize stash unlocked! Massive thanks to , .co.nz , and Tracy Torok for spoiling our Big Latch On māmā and pēpi with t...
23/03/2026

Prize stash unlocked! Massive thanks to , .co.nz , and Tracy Torok for spoiling our Big Latch On māmā and pēpi with these amazing goodies!
The Big Latch On 2026, Friday 27 March, 10 am - 12 pm @ Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, Palmerston North

Join us for the Big Latch On - a celebration of connection, community and the amazing journey of breastfeeding!On Friday...
23/03/2026

Join us for the Big Latch On - a celebration of connection, community and the amazing journey of breastfeeding!
On Friday 27 March, from 10am–12pm, we’re gathering at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre for this global moment where breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and mixed‑feeding parents latch their pēpi all at the same time in a beautiful show of solidarity.
We’ll mingle, connect and enjoy the morning together - then everyone will latch at 11am for the official Big Latch On count!
Bring your baby, bring your whānau, and bring your good vibes - this is a relaxed, supportive space to meet others, share stories and celebrate feeding your baby your way.
✨ Plus… spot prizes!
Fun giveaways will be happening throughout the morning, so everyone has a chance to take home something special.
Come celebrate the power of nurturing, the magic of community and the joy of doing something meaningful together. We can’t wait to latch, laugh and connect with you!
Please register for this event https://www.womens-health.org.nz/.../big-latch-on-at-te.../
💛A big thank you to Health NZ - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral NZ, Barnardos, La Leche League, Entwined Parenting and & Film for your collaboration for this event💛

🤓It can be difficult sometimes to get in to see your usual health care provider. Did you know that pharmacies can help...
23/03/2026

🤓It can be difficult sometimes to get in to see your usual health care provider. Did you know that pharmacies can help with a lot of health concerns?
Some of the things they may be able to help with:
✅ Expert medication advice
✅ Emergency contraception
✅ Some immunisations
✅ Some urinary or eye infections
✅ Fixing up minor cuts
✅ Checking rashes
✅ Doing basic health checks
And more.
Find your closest one through healthpoint.co.nz.
Learn more about what pharmacists can help with at info.health.nz

On International Women’s Day, Sunday 8 March, we pause to recognise the incredible women who keep our hospital running,...
05/03/2026

On International Women’s Day, Sunday 8 March, we pause to recognise the incredible women who keep our hospital running, every hour of every day.
From nurses, doctors and midwives, to cleaners, administrators, allied health professionals, technicians, support staff and our leaders, women make up the heartbeat of healthcare. Their work happens in wards and clinics, behind computer screens, in laboratories, in community settings and in quiet moments of care that patients and whānau remember long after they leave.
In our hospital, women lead teams, deliver babies, support recovery, comfort families, solve complex problems and keep our services moving. They bring knowledge, compassion, resilience and humour to some of the most important moments in people’s lives. Healthcare has always been shaped by the dedication of women who step forward to care for others.
Today we celebrate that legacy and the women across our hospital who continue to carry it forward.
To all the women who show up each day for our patients, our whānau and each other, thank you for the care, skill and strength you bring to our community.
Happy International Women’s Day.

📢 Remember the online GP service is available 24/7 while nurses are striking next Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 September.The...
05/03/2026

📢 Remember the online GP service is available 24/7 while nurses are striking next Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 September.

The online GP service offers you round-the-clock access to trusted medical care when your regular GP is unavailable, or you're not enrolled.

You can connect with NZ qualified, registered doctors and nurse practitioners who can assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and refer, all online.

The new service complements regular general practice and helps ease pressure on clinics. Subsidised fees are available for children under 14, young people aged 14 to 17, and Community Services Card holders.

Learn more and book at: info.health.nz/onlineGP

HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common viruses in the world. For many people it causes no harm, but it can...
04/03/2026

HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common viruses in the world. For many people it causes no harm, but it can lead to several preventable cancers.
✅ The HPV vaccine is the best protection against HPV. It’s a safe and effective way to protect people of all genders.
💙 The HPV vaccine is free for people aged 9 - 26. Most young people are offered the vaccine at school, usually in Year 7 or 8. This is the best time to vaccinate and get long lasting protection.
🏫 Missed it at school? You, or your whānau, can still catch up. It’s easy to get the HPV vaccine from your local healthcare providers. You can also book online through Book My Vaccine.
👫HPV affects everyone. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer caused by HPV, but it’s not the only one. Around a third of HPV related cancers affect men.
🫶When everyone is vaccinated, it helps protect the whole community.
ℹ️ Find out more and book your vaccine today (link in the first comment).

What’s your oral healthcare routine!? 🪥😁While there aren't hard and fast rules, it's often recommended to use mouthwash ...
03/03/2026

What’s your oral healthcare routine!? 🪥😁

While there aren't hard and fast rules, it's often recommended to use mouthwash before brushing, rather than after. That way it won’t wash away all the fluoride goodness from your toothpaste 🤯 So use options “B” or “D” in the graph for the VIP treatment. 🦷

Brush at least twice a day, floss daily, and keep those pearly whites shining! ✨

Source: http://nhs.uk/.../healthy.../how-to-keep-your-teeth-clean/

Syphilis is in our community, and many people who have it do not notice any symptoms. If you are having s*x, ask for a q...
03/03/2026

Syphilis is in our community, and many people who have it do not notice any symptoms. If you are having s*x, ask for a quick blood test. It is simple and can help protect you and others.
Syphilis can be passed on to s*xual partners and to unborn children, so early testing is important.
Find your closest syphilis testing centre: http://www.justthefacts.co.nz/find-local-s*xual-health...

When you take the smoke out of smoko, you protect staff, reduce sick days, and remove triggers for people trying to quit...
01/03/2026

When you take the smoke out of smoko, you protect staff, reduce sick days, and remove triggers for people trying to quit.

Find out how to connect with free stop smoking services and build a healthier, smokefree workplace at: http://spr.ly/61867LzAO

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