Women's Surgical Unit (WSU)
The Women's Surgical Unit (WSU) was opened in late 2009 for women undergoing surgical short stay procedures.
Staff member helps patient get mobile.
The Women's Surgical Unit (WSU) is for women undergoing surgical short stay procedures from the following specialties:
- Gynaecology
- General Surgery
- Ear Nose and Throat, and
- Orthopaedics (Non Joint).
The WSU has eight beds. The entrance to the unit is via the ground floor entrance to the Women’s Health Unit, with access to the second floor from the lift at the north end of that building.
Visitors should follow the signs from the Main Entrance of the Hospital to the Women’s Health Unit.
Visiting hours for WSU 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.
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 15/11/2010