Whanganui District Health Board participates in and organises community events that promote better health and independence. If you have an event to add to this page click here to email our Communications Team.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Feasibility Study Launch

Shaken Baby Syndrome is a form of child abuse involving the violent shaking of babies and young children. Shaking can cause serious injuries or kill young children.

• Friday 30th April from 9.30am - 11.00am at the Women and Child Health Court Room

For more infromation on Shaken Baby Syndrome email preventsbs@wdhb.org.nz

Smoking Cessation Training

The free workshops are to help people quit smoking. Training covers topics including: understanding of issues around quitting, motivated interviewing techniques, appreciation of issues for Pacific Island and Maori smokers and how to enhance a quit attempt with the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).

• Click here for dates & venues

For more information on Smoking Cessation Training phone Public Health on (06) 348 1775

Disability May Day

If you suffer from a disability that stops you from doing the everyday things that others take for granted, the Disability May Day will provide you with advice and information on available services and products.

• Friday 7 May from 9.00am - 3.00pm at Memorial Hall

For more information on Disability May Day visit www.info4disability.org.nz