Palmerston North Regional Hospital

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

28/01/2026

📢 MidCentral Hospital Planned Telephony Outage – Sunday, 1 February (10am–2pm)

To keep our phone systems reliable and running smoothly, we’ll be completing an essential upgrade this Sunday.
🗓 Sunday, 1 February
⏰ 10am–2pm

During this time, our phone services will be temporarily unavailable, including:
• Main telephone lines
• Call routing and voicemail
• Call groups and contact centre lines
👉 All routine incoming calls will be automatically rerouted to an alternative phoneline.

Our team will still respond — but wait times may be longer than usual, so we appreciate your patience.
✔ Essential services will remain operational
✔ Clinical safety pathways continue as normal

Thank you for bearing with us while we complete this important work to ensure a more dependable telephony system for our community

Essential services will remain operational, and clinical safety pathways will continue as normal.
We appreciate your patience while we complete this important work to ensure a more stable and dependable telephony system for our community.

Please note that Kōhungahunga Maternity Unit in Levin will not have an employed midwife available Saturday 24 January 20...
23/01/2026

Please note that Kōhungahunga Maternity Unit in Levin will not have an employed midwife available Saturday 24 January 2026, from 7 am to 7 pm. If you require pregnancy, labour, or birth care during this time, please reach out to your LMC Midwife as usual - the unit is still available for labour and birth, with the option to receive postnatal care at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, or Palmerston North Hospital if the unit remains unstaffed following birth of pēpi. If you do not have an LMC Midwife and need assistance, you can contact the core midwife team at Hine te Iwaiwa (Birthing Suite, Palmerston North Hospital) by calling 06 350 8410. Your well-being is our top priority, so feel free to get in touch if you require any support during this period

Kia kaha, Aotearoa. 🖤​It’s been a rough time for many of our whānau across the North Island. Seeing the wild weather and...
22/01/2026

Kia kaha, Aotearoa. 🖤
​It’s been a rough time for many of our whānau across the North Island. Seeing the wild weather and slips affect our communities can be unsettling and stressful.
​If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just "over it"- that is completely normal. In times like this, looking after your mental health/hauora is just as important as fixing the fence or clearing the driveway.
​Please remember you don’t have to carry it all on your own. There is tautoko (support) available if you or someone you know needs a hand navigating these feelings.
​Where to get help:
📞 Call or text 1737 any time, 24/7 to talk to a trained counsellor.
🔗 Find more support and info here: https://info.health.nz/.../mental.../where-to-get-help
And here: https://info.health.nz/health-topics/mental-health
​Check in on your neighbours, hug your whānau, and be gentle with yourselves. 💙

Did you know pharmacies help with more than you think?This summer, your usual health provider might be closed during the...
08/01/2026

Did you know pharmacies help with more than you think?
This summer, your usual health provider might be closed during the Christmas and New Year period. 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.n

Need to see a doctor over the holidays?If you don’t have a GP or can’t get an appointment, an online or over-the-phone G...
06/01/2026

Need to see a doctor over the holidays?
If you don’t have a GP or can’t get an appointment, an online or over-the-phone GP service could be a great option.
✅ Book an appointment from wherever you are
✅ Get the care you need without the wait
Find an online or phone doctor appointment here: www.info.health.nz/onlineg

Find the right care for you and your whānau during the holidays: ✅ Online GP Care (24/7) - Book same-day appointments wi...
04/01/2026

Find the right care for you and your whānau during the holidays:
✅ Online GP Care (24/7) - Book same-day appointments with NZ-qualified doctors if you can’t see your usual GP or you don’t have one. Book via info.health.nz/onlineGP.
💊 Pharmacy - Great for coughs, colds, minor infections, emergency contraception, immunisations and more.
🏠 Self-care advice - Visit info.health.nz for trusted tips on managing symptoms at home.
📞 Healthline - Free 24/7 advice from qualified nurses and paramedics: 0800 611 116.
👩‍⚕️ Your usual GP or nurse – check their opening hours. Some may offer video or phone appointments if you’re away.
🌙 After-hours or urgent care clinic - For non-life-threatening issues like cuts, sprains or minor injuries.
📞 Ka Ora - Rural Telecare. After-hours help from a doctor or nurse: 0800 252 672
🚨 Emergency? Call 111 - For chest pain, breathing problems, choking, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, severe allergy/anaphylaxis, severe burns, or severe pain. Please keep ED for emergencies only.
Find the right healthcare: http://info.health.nz/.../find-the-right-healthcare-for...

Living or visiting rurally this summer? Healthcare is just a call away.Ka Ora Telecare is here for rural communities ove...
21/12/2025

Living or visiting rurally this summer? Healthcare is just a call away.

Ka Ora Telecare is here for rural communities over the holidays. If you need health advice or can’t get to a GP, Ka Ora offers after-hours video or phone consultations with nurses and doctors.

✅ Free initial assessment by a Kaiāwhina or Nurse
✅ Book an appointment for later or speak to a clinician straight away
ℹ️ If you’re 14+ and need a nurse practitioner or doctor, a charge applies (see details on our website)
📞 Call 0800 252 672 (0800 KA ORA)
💻 Or book online: https://info.health.nz/ka-ora

🌟 Supporting Diabetes Care in Manawatū – Thank You Lions Club! 🌟We are incredibly grateful to the Manawatū Colyton Lions...
20/12/2025

🌟 Supporting Diabetes Care in Manawatū – Thank You Lions Club! 🌟

We are incredibly grateful to the Manawatū Colyton Lions Club and Lions Clubs across Manawatū and Taranaki for their amazing support of our Diabetes and Endocrinology Service.

Over the years, the Lions have helped create a welcoming environment for people with diabetes by redecorating our waiting room and clinic spaces. Most recently, they went above and beyond by fully funding an HbA1c analyser — valued at $3,000 — through their fundraising efforts!

What does this mean for our patients?
The HbA1c analyser provides quick, reliable blood glucose results right at the point of care. This means less invasive testing, fewer blood draws, and real-time results during consultations. For our hapū māmā attending the Te Raura antenatal clinic, this technology helps us adjust treatment immediately and empowers whānau to make informed decisions about their care.
Diabetes can affect anyone — including during pregnancy — and we’re proud to offer compassionate, specialist care for around 200 hapū māmā and their whānau each year across Manawatū, Tararua, and Horowhenua.

A huge thank you to the Lions Club for your ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes in our rohe. Your generosity truly makes a difference! 💙

Need to see a doctor over the holidays?If you don’t have a GP or can’t get an appointment, an online or over-the-phone G...
19/12/2025

Need to see a doctor over the holidays?

If you don’t have a GP or can’t get an appointment, an online or over-the-phone GP service could be a great option.

✅ Book an appointment from wherever you are
✅ Get the care you need without the wait

Find an online or phone doctor appointment here: www.info.health.nz/onlinegp

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50 Ruahine Street
Palmerston North
4414

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