Latest News | Wairarapa DHB

Need care? We are still here!

Published Sunday 29 Mar 2020

If you are unwell and need medical care, call us!

He waka eke noa - we are all in this together

Published Sunday 29 Mar 2020

A sad day for Aotearoa, with the first death from COVID-19 reported in our country. Our thoughts are with the family, and we offer our sincere condolences.

COVID-19 Alert Level 3, rising to Level 4

Published Monday 23 Mar 2020

Wairarapa DHB will be prioritising urgent and acute services, and we are reviewing planned procedures and outpatient appointments to look at what can safely be rescheduled. We will be in contact with all affected patients, and ask that people do not phone us.

Screening, social distancing and changes to hospital visitor rules

Published Sunday 22 Mar 2020

In line with national advice, we are making some changes at Wairarapa Hospital that you need to know about. This includes only ONE visitor per patient and no children under 12, and we will be delaying some appointments for our most at risk people. PLEASE READ

Are you anxious about coronavirus?

Published Wednesday 18 Mar 2020

So are we - that's why we are taking it very seriously, and preparing for possible illness in our community.

Healthline is the COVID-19 expert - keep ED free

Published Friday 6 Mar 2020

If you’re concerned you might have COVID-19, please call the dedicated Healthline number on 0800 358 5453.

Wairarapa DHB and GPs are prepared for coronavirus just in case - do you know what to do?

Published Wednesday 4 Mar 2020

Isolated cases of Covid-19 coronavirus in New Zealand does not mean it will spread, but we are getting ready just in case it does reach us here in Wairarapa. There is a lot you can do to help us keep us all well....

Covid-19 coronavirus - information is on hand

Published Saturday 29 Feb 2020

New Zealanders are working hard to keep Covid-19 out of the country. You can help by knowing what to do if you are sick.

Eketahuna patient care

Published Friday 28 Feb 2020

Eketahuna and the surrounding area is formally part of the MidCentral DHB district but it has always been common practice to allow residents to choose to receive care from Wairarapa DHB. Recently, due to workforce constraints and a reduced service, we have had to reconsider access for out of domicile patients.

Learn FAST how to recognise stroke - Patsy's recovery post clot retrieval is inspiring!

Published Friday 28 Feb 2020

Waitemata DHB has created a 4 minute stroke patient story to help showcase the teamwork and advancements in the stroke service.