Change can’t wait. Our time with antibiotics is running out
Every year in November, the World Health Organisation stages a week-long event to raise global awareness of the crisis we all face with the rise in antibiotic resistance.
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Prioritising care for women and babies during the midwives’ strikes
District health boards nationwide have been issued a series of strike notices by midwives’ union MERAS. This affects DHB-employed midwives but not LMC community midwives.
Nelson and Wairau hospital maternity units, and the Motueka Maternity Unit, will remain open and operational during the strikes. At all times during the strikes there will be a midwife available.
Women should come to their scheduled appointment unless they have been contacted to say their appointment is being postponed.
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Are you giving bugs a hand? Good hand hygiene is the simplest, most effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections.
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Find your local hospital and healthcare providers
AFTER HOURS CARE IN BLENHEIM
The Urgent Care Centre
Phone: (03) 520 6377
Hours: 8am - 8pm daily.
Address: Hospital Road, Blenheim
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
In an emergency call 111 for an ambulance or go to Wairau Hospital Emergency Department.
Access to the Emergency Department is from Hospital Road.
SAVE THE ED FOR EMERGENCIES
Please do not come to the Emergency Department for general healthcare needs. Visit your GP or the Urgent Care Centre.
AFTER HOURS DUTY DOCTOR IN GOLDEN BAY
Call the Golden Bay Community Health Centre
Phone: (03) 525 0060
FOR EMERGENCIES
In an emergency call 111 for an ambulance.
AFTER HOURS DUTY DOCTOR IN MOTUEKA
Call 0800 MOT GPS (0800 668 477)
FOR EMERGENCIES
In an emergency call 111 for an ambulance.
AFTER HOURS HEALTHCARE IN MURCHISON
Call the Murchison Hospital and Health Centre
Phone: (03) 523 1120
FOR EMERGENCIES
In an emergency call 111 for an ambulance.
AFTER HOURS DUTY DOCTORS IN NELSON
Medical & Injury Centre
Phone: (03) 546 8881
Hours: 8am - 10pm daily. Appointments from 8.30am
Address: 98 Waimea Road, Nelson
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
In an emergency call 111 for an ambulance or go to Nelson Hospital Emergency Department.
Access to the Emergency Department is from Waimea Road. View map and hospital parking.
SAVE THE ED FOR EMERGENCIES
Please do not come to the Emergency Department for general health care needs. Visit your GP or the Medical & Injury Centre next to the Emergency Department at Nelson Hospital.