Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
36 Kitchener Street
Wairoa
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If your health emergency is not life threatening, but you cannot wait for an appointment with your usual doctor or healthcare provider, go to an after hours or urgent medical centre. They can help you with things like bad cuts, sprains or breaks, minor head injuries, or if you are feeling really sick. You do not need an appointment but might have to wait.
Find after hours and urgent care centres on Healthpoint (external link)
For general enquiries call 06 838 7099
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General visiting hours: 1pm to 8pm.
Acute assessment unit: 11am to 8pm.
The Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from medical and health-related appointments.
The service is run by volunteers. A donation is greatly appreciated to help cover costs.
Waka Ora Health Shuttles — Hato Hone St John (external link)
The National Travel Assistance Scheme helps people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for health appointments.
National Travel Assistance (internal link)
There is a shuttle service available to take patients to medical appointments in Napier and Hastings. This is a free service that runs Monday to Friday and leaves Wairoa at 8am, returning about 5:15pm.
To book on this shuttle contact Wairoa Hospital reception on 06 838 7099
Carparking, including mobility parks, are available on site.
Queen St Practice — a private general practice — a chiropractor, osteopath and podiatrist are also located at Wairoa Health.
One parent, guardian, or person acting as a kaitiaki (partner in care) can support a patient while they receive care at the ED. Priority is given to parents and guardians and those acting in a kaitiaki capacity.
To protect patients, whānau and staff, a support person may need to wait outside of the ED waiting room when it is busy. Exceptions for compassionate care and other special circumstances will be considered and must be approved by the clinical nurse coordinator.
Most inpatient wards may have more than 1 visitor.
At times visiting restrictions may apply. Restrictions will be posted at entrances to our hospitals and wards. If you need to contact a ward, call 06 878 8109 and ask to speak with the Charge nurse on the ward.
The health centre and grounds are all smoke and vape free areas. If you are a patient we can help with nicotine replacement therapy.