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Winter Peak and Fee Adjustments at Whanganui Accident and Medical

Submitted by admin on Fri, 27/07/2018 - 6:48pm

Last year, particularly during the months of July to September, the Whanganui Accident and Medical (WAM) clinic experienced high numbers of patients presenting. There are various reasons for this, including seasonal illnesses, such as colds and flu. The trend is expected to repeat this year and if it does, patients may experience considerable waiting times at WAM. The busiest times at WAM are usually Monday and Friday, 9am to 4pm. 

WDHB asks how safe is your home?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/04/2018 - 5:23pm

10 April 2018

To mark April Falls Month, Whanganui District Health Board (WDHB) is urging Whanganui residents to ask themselves how safe their home is, given that many things we look at every day could be potential hazards that lead to a fall.

WDHB director of nursing and Patient Safety and Quality general manager Sandy Blake says “while the risk of falling increases with age, the good news is – we can all do something about it”.

Whanganui issues mumps warning

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/11/2017 - 11:08am

8 November  

Whanganui now has three confirmed cases of mumps – two adults and one child who have been notified to the Public Health Centre.

Whanganui medical officer of health Patrick O’Connor says more than 900 cases of mumps have now been notified across New Zealand with most in Auckland, and most in the 15 to 24 age group.

Mumps is caused by a virus which can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or passes it on through their saliva when kissing or sharing food and drink. Antibiotics will not treat the infection or prevent spread.

WDHB board members get behind Switch to Water campaign

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/11/2017 - 11:07am

24 October 2017 

They know it’s not going to be easy, but Whanganui District Health Board (WDHB) board members Stuart Hylton and Dame Tariana Turia are committed to drinking water only to support next month’s Switch to Water campaign.

The New Zealand Dental Association is challenging the public to drink water only, for 30 days in November, in the hope it will encourage participants to carry on doing so once the challenge ends.

Mental Health Awareness Week encourages connection

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 1:39pm

3 October 2017

Whanganui District Health Board (WDHB) is putting its full support behind this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week from Monday 9 October through to Sunday 15 October.

Health promoter (mental health) Sarah Hawken says the week’s theme ‘Nature is key’ is the ideal prompt for the DHB to encourage Whanganui residents of all ages to look after their mental health by spending time outdoors with their colleagues, friends and/or family.

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