Health NZ - Whanganui

Health NZ - Whanganui Health New Zealand - Whanganui

Whanganui Hospital

Health NZ - Whanganui funds and provides a range of health and disability services to the population in which it serves living in the Whanganui and Rangitikei Territorial Authority areas, as well as the Ruapehu Territorial Authority area wards of Waimarino and Waiouru – known as South Ruapehu.

We are celebrating our Hospital Pharmacy team for their mahi, not just today but everyday. Behind every safe dose, every...
26/03/2026

We are celebrating our Hospital Pharmacy team for their mahi, not just today but everyday.

Behind every safe dose, every carefully adjusted prescription, every medication chart reviewed, there’s a pharmacy team making it happen.

Our hospital pharmacists, technicians and assistants, work every single day to ensure patients receive the right medicines, at the right time, in the safest way possible.

From supplying medicines and advising clinical teams, to leading antimicrobial and opioid stewardship initiatives, their expertise supports care across the entire hospital.

You may not always see them, but their impact is everywhere.

Today we say thank you to our hospital pharmacy team for the precision, care
and dedication you bring 365 days a year. 💙

Every dose counts.

Celebrating breastfeeding at The Big Latch On Whanganui families are invited to come together for The Big Latch On at Te...
24/03/2026

Celebrating breastfeeding at The Big Latch On

Whanganui families are invited to come together for The Big Latch On at Te Whare Piringa, a community event celebrating breastfeeding as a taonga for whānau.

📅 The Big Latch On, 27 March, 10am-12pm
📍 Whanganui event: Te Whare Piringa at 284 St Hill Street, Whanganui.

Hosted in partnership with Te Oranganui and supported by Lucy Pettit, Chief Midwife, Alex Craps, Lactation Consultant and Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Coordinator and Rachel Taylor, Maternity Quality Safety Programme Coordinator from Health NZ - Whanganui . The event will include games, colouring activities for tamariki, light kai and opportunities for families to connect and share their journeys.

“The Big Latch On is about making breastfeeding visible and supported,” says Alex. “It’s a chance to celebrate every breastfeeding journey.”

At a special moment during the event, participating families will join in a synchronised latch, connecting with families across Aotearoa and around the world.

Everyone is welcome.

Where to find hauora/health care advice if you, or your whānau, are sick/māuiui.Healthline0800 611 116 for free hauora a...
24/03/2026

Where to find hauora/health care advice if you, or your whānau, are sick/māuiui.

Healthline
0800 611 116 for free hauora advice 24/7

Prefer not to wait? Request a call-back at https://healthapp.healthy.org.nz/login

Taiwhenua/rural after-hours Telehealth
0800 2 KA ORA (0800 252 672) for after-hours clinical advice

Hauora advice for pēpi/babies under 5

Plunketline
0800 933 922

Hauora hinengaro/mental health support
0800 800 717 for 24/7 help
Or call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor for free

Local kēmehi/pharmacy
Kēmehi can fill prescriptions and offer advice on rongoā/medicines and common hauora issues

Find local healthcare providers
healthpoint.co.nz for info’ on local healthcare providers, including opening hours and services

Trusted online hauora information

https://info.health.nz/
https://healthify.nz/

Ohotata/Emergency Department
111 for critical and emergency care
Present yourself at your local Emergency Department

23/03/2026

Our health system is stronger when consumers, whānau and communities are involved.

Join our upcoming free webinar to understand how consumer and whānau engagement can support an improved health system in New Zealand.

You’ll gain:
✔ An introduction to consumer and whānau engagement
✔ Practical insights for strengthening engagement
✔ Examples of community-led approaches in action
✔ Tools to support more responsive services

Please share with your networks!

➡️ Save your spot: https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/events/putting-the-code-into-practice/

19/03/2026

🎉 Measles Community Toolkits are now available in Pacific Languages.

The toolkits are available in: Samoan, Tongan, Solomon Islands Pijin, Tokelauan, and English.

✅ Share trusted information about measles that communities can rely on
✅ Support whānau to make informed decisions about measles immunisation
✅ Create safe spaces and encourage supported talanoa

👉 Check out the toolkits at the link in the comment below.

They include videos, answers to commonly asked questions, social media content, print-ready posters and more.

More Pacific languages are on the way so watch this space 😎

For queries, contact: pacificpublichealth@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Where to find hauora/health care advice if you, or your whānau, are sick māuiui.Healthline0800 611 116 for free hauora a...
18/03/2026

Where to find hauora/health care advice if you, or your whānau, are sick māuiui.

Healthline

0800 611 116 for free hauora advice 24/7

Prefer not to wait? Request a call-back at https://healthapp.healthy.org.nz/login

Taiwhenua/rural after-hours Telehealth

0800 2 KA ORA (0800 252 672) for after-hours clinical advice

Hauora advice for pēpi/babies under 5
Plunketline
0800 933 922

Hauora hinengaro/mental health support

0800 800 717 for 24/7 help

Or call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor for free

Local kēmehi/pharmacy
Kēmehi can fill prescriptions and offer advice on rongoā/medicines and common hauora issues

Find local healthcare providers
healthpoint.co.nz for info’ on local healthcare providers, including opening hours and services

Trusted online hauora information
https://info.health.nz/
https://healthify.nz/

Ohotata/Emergency Department
111 for critical and emergency care
Present yourself at your local Emergency Department

17/03/2026

Te Pitomata Grant 2026 – Applications Open!
Te Pitomata Grants support Māori in hauora/health careers. Open to a range of hauora-related fields, the grants aim to support student success and help grow a strong and inclusive health workforce.

Applicants must be enrolled in NZQA-accredited programmes or Rongoā Māori training institutions.

Pātai? Visit 👉🏽 http://spr.ly/6180B6HRz0

17/03/2026

From February 2026, some people may be able to get prescriptions that last up to 12 months instead of 3 months. But it won’t apply to everyone, and there are still some important things to know.

👉 Watch the video now to understand what this change could mean for you: https://youtu.be/w3nSLMrxQy4

Our website is a Women's Refuge Shielded Site. You can find the shield icon at the bottom of every page of our website, ...
15/03/2026

Our website is a Women's Refuge Shielded Site. You can find the shield icon at the bottom of every page of our website, and information is provided via a secure pop-up window, making it safe to ask for help.

The Shielded Site tool allows people to safely access information on how to contact the Women's Refuge, make a plan to get out of a dangerous situation, stay safe online and get answers to questions without it showing up in their internet browser history.

It lets us offer a layer of safety for victims of family and s*xual violence to get the information and support they need.

Find the shield, click the link to access help: https://info.health.nz/

11/03/2026

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).

10/03/2026

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: www.justthefacts.co.nz/find-local-s*xual-health-sti-clinic-new-zealand

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