News and notices Pānui

Whakatāne Hospital CT scanner upgrade

23 April 2024

Whakatāne is upgrading its existing CT scanner to a new dual energy CT machine. This move will provide significant improvement in clinical imaging, as well as a better experience for patients with faster scan times.

Incident update: Tauranga Hospital returns to normal operational status as suspect is detained

21 March 2024

Police have confirmed that the suspect being sought in relation to the incident which caused Tauranga Hospital to be locked down today has been apprehended and is in custody.

Kidney Transplant Recipient Benefits from New One-Day Renal Transplant Work-Up Process

14 March 2024

A new one-day renal transplant work-up programme (ODRTW) in Health New Zealand Bay of Plenty | Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi has started paying dividends with a recent programme participant receiving their kidney after being assessed through the new process.

Healthcare options during the holiday season

05 January 2024

As the Bay of Plenty population increases over the holidays, so does the demand on our local health services. If you’re experiencing health issues, and it’s not an emergency, there are a number of options:

GO WELL this summer in the Bay of Plenty!

22 December 2023

The key to having fun is being prepared.

$3 million Tauranga Hospital renal unit doubles dialysis chair numbers, meaning more care closer to home for patients

12 September 2023

The new $3 million Ōhane Dialysis Unit at Tauranga Hospital has doubled the number of dialysis chairs previously available, meaning more patients can receive care closer to home.