Ward 27: Surgical Subspecialties

MidCentral Health’s Ward 27 provides both acute and elective services for patients admitted to hospital for surgical subspecialty procedures/treatment. For general information regarding a visit in hospital please view General Information for Patients and Visitors.

Medical Officer at Palmerston North Hospital typing on a computer

Ward 27 has 14 beds mainly for patients admitted to hospital for specialist surgical procedures (surgical subspecialties). Surgical subspecialties include gynaecology, urology, dental, otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat surgery), ophthalmology, and Oral Maxillofacial surgery.

The average length of stay for urology and gynaecology patients is two days.

Visiting hours for Ward 27 are daily from 2pm-8pm. For more information about visiting please read General Information for Patients and Visitors.

Nursing and medical staff work collaboratively and in partnership with all members of the allied health team to ensure optimum care is provided to all patients. Other MidCentral Health services such as social workers, physiotherapists and occupational therapists support patients in the ward. Other services include the Palliative Care team, and Hospital in the Home.

MidCentral District Health Board can assist some patients who travel from outside of Palmerston North for further information please read our General Information for Patients and Visitors.

For more information about your stay in hospital please read Palmerston North Hospital for Patients and Visitors.

Please contact 06 350 8770 for patient enquiries.

Horowhenua and Otaki residents can call Palmerston North departments of MidCentral District Health Board 24hrs toll free on 06 366 0888.

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Last Updated 08/11/2010