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Backpack chemo pumps transforming cancer care

Taking cancer inpatients out of hospital with mobile chemotherapy pumps is a win-win for everybody. They give those patients more freedom to get out and about and free up beds for others needing them.

New state-of-the-art High Dependency Unit at Wellington Regional Hospital now open

The 12-bed unit, installed with the latest in critical care equipment, will be ready for patients by the end of March 2025.

Peer support service to help people at ED with mental distress

Anyone arriving at Wellington Hospital’s Emergency Department with mental distress will soon be able to get help from people who have experienced their own mental health issues.

New wellness clinic in Lower Hutt

Our Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disabilities Services (MHAIDS) team yesterday officially opened a new wellness clinic in Lower Hutt, joined by Mental Health Minister Hon Matt Doocey and Hutt South MP Chris Bishop.

A healthy heart gives new lease on life

February is Heart Health Awareness Month and we caught up with one of our patients who had life changing heart surgery here in Wellington.

New Procedure Suite takes pressure off operating theatres

NZNO nurses’ strike action: December 2024

Nurses, healthcare assistants (HCAs) and midwives who belong to the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union are planning to strike in December.

Hīkoi on Tues 19 Nov – allow extra time to get to hospital appointments

There's been no change to scheduled appointments, but expect the hīkoi to cause congestion on the roads.

New x-ray machines first for Asia-Pacific

We’re delighted to share the news on World Radiology Day, 8 November, that two new x-ray machines – the first of their kind in Asia-Pacific – were recently installed at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.

It’s Allied Professions Day 2024!

Celebrating the outstanding contribution our Allied Professionals make to better health and wellbeing outcomes.