Health NZ - Whanganui

Health NZ - Whanganui Health New Zealand - Whanganui

Whanganui Hospital

Health NZ - Whanganui funds and provides a range of health and disability services to the population in which it serves living in the Whanganui and Rangitikei Territorial Authority areas, as well as the Ruapehu Territorial Authority area wards of Waimarino and Waiouru – known as South Ruapehu.

Need to Talk? Reach Out Anytime with 1737 💙Feeling down, anxious, or overwhelmed? You're not alone. 1737 - Need to Talk?...
04/09/2026

Need to Talk? Reach Out Anytime with 1737 💙

Feeling down, anxious, or overwhelmed? You're not alone. 1737 - Need to Talk? is a free and confidential service available 24/7 to support all New Zealanders.

📞 Whether you need someone to chat with or professional advice, just call or text 1737 for immediate help from trained experts.

Get free support easily, whenever you need it. For more information, visit 1737.org.nz.

Your local community pharmacy can help with all this and more! Call into your local for advice 👍🏽More info: info.health....
02/09/2026

Your local community pharmacy can help with all this and more! Call into your local for advice 👍🏽

More info: info.health.nz/services-support/pharmacies

If you're not feeling well stay home to rest up and prevent spreading germs to others, drink lots of water and tell othe...
01/09/2026

If you're not feeling well stay home to rest up and prevent spreading germs to others, drink lots of water and tell other people you are at home.

Please don't visit people in hospital if you're sick.

For online advice go to info.health.nz and click on “I need health advice”.

Call Healthline the free over-the-phone health service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or request a call back by going to healthy.org.nz

Your local pharmacy can give you advice on medicines and common health problems like coughs and colds, they can recommend treatments, fill prescriptions, and some provide immunisations.

Extra protection for our littlest: Free flu vaccines now available for under 5sFrom today, all children aged 6 months up...
01/09/2026

Extra protection for our littlest: Free flu vaccines now available for under 5s

From today, all children aged 6 months up to their fifth birthday can get a free influenza (flu) vaccine.

This change comes as flu continues to cause high rates of illness and hospitalisations in young children this season, with children under five experiencing some of the highest rates of flu-related hospital care.

The flu season started later than usual and is expected to continue, so it's not too late to get vaccinated. The current flu vaccine is also a good match for the flu virus circulating most widely this year.

✅ Free for all children aged 6 months to under 5 years, pregnant women, and people aged 65+
✅ Helps protect against serious illness
✅ Helps protect your family and community.

The flu vaccine is also free for many people with certain medical conditions.

Book at bookmyvaccine.nz or contact your GP, pharmacy, Hauora Māori provider, Pacific health provider, or local immunisation clinic. Many providers also offer walk-in appointments.

Christmas surgery has restored musician’s mobilityA local musician who spent years managing worsening hip pain has regai...
31/08/2026

Christmas surgery has restored musician’s mobility

A local musician who spent years managing worsening hip pain has regained his mobility after receiving surgery at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whanganui.

Terry had been waiting for a hip replacement as discomfort steadily limited his work, volunteering and daily life. When offered surgery over the last Christmas break, a time many assume elective procedures pause, he accepted.

Hospital teams used the typically quieter period to deliver planned operations, helping reduce waitlists.

Now recovered at home, Terry is walking unaided and looking forward to resuming longer outings, including, he says, finally keeping pace with the dog.

😷 Wearing a surgical mask in patient-facing settings is an important measure to help reduce the risk of transmission, pr...
31/08/2026

😷 Wearing a surgical mask in patient-facing settings is an important measure to help reduce the risk of transmission, protect vulnerable patients and their whānau 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and support the hauora 🌿 and wellbeing of our healthcare teams.

30/08/2026

Flu just won't give up this winter! 🦠

And it's not too late to get protected. 🛡️

Immunisation can still help reduce your risk of serious illness as we head into spring. If you've already had one type of flu this season, vaccination may still be worthwhile, as it helps protect against multiple flu strains. It could help you avoid a second round!

Good news - your local pharmacy may be able to vaccinate you, often without an appointment. Many pharmacies offer convenient walk-in flu vaccination services and can help check whether you're up-to-date with other recommended vaccinations.

Have a chat with your local pharmacist today and find your nearest pharmacy on healthpoint.co.nz.

Need healthcare advice tonight? Call Healthline on 0800 611 116. This is free, 24-hour health advice from registered hea...
26/08/2026

Need healthcare advice tonight?

Call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
This is free, 24-hour health advice from registered health care professionals who can help you decide what care is right for you.

Other options for healthcare

Your GP
For ongoing health concerns, prescriptions, referrals, routine care and non-urgent medical issues.

Online GP services
Speak with a doctor by phone or video from home. This can often be a convenient option for non-urgent health concerns.
healthnz.govt.nz/online-phone-healthcare/online-gp-care

Urgent care clinics
For illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention but are not life or limb threatening.

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100 Heads Road
Whanganui
4540

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