MidCentral DHB public news updates and releases.
20/12/2018
It is coming into the holiday period and syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that was almost gone from New Zealand, is now a public health issue again....continue »
18/12/2018
With the festive season upon us, MidCentral District Health Board (MDHB) is encouraging anyone planning to drink alcohol to do so responsibly. ...continue »
17/12/2018
Palmerston North and Whanganui Hospitals will be serving their patients a delicious Christmas menu beginning with a traditional Christmas Day dinner at midday....continue »
17/12/2018
Tests carried out by Horizons Regional Council have shown very high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae at Lake Wiritoa near Whanganui. ...continue »
14/12/2018
Tests have confirmed that the patient admitted to Palmerston North Hospital this week with meningococcal disease has contracted the MenW strain....continue »
11/12/2018
MidCentral District Health Board is encouraging the public to embrace the festive season and help families in need by donating presents and food to the Wishing Tree Appeal....continue »
03/12/2018
The redecoration of the Children’s Ward at Palmerston North Hospital is to become a reality thanks to the Countdown Kid’s Hospital Appeal....continue »
29/11/2018
The Palmerston North Hospital has proudly marked 125 years of providing healthcare to the community....continue »
29/11/2018
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a disease that compromises your immune system....continue »
28/11/2018
This weekend (30 Nov – 2 Dec), Te Pūtahi-a-Toi School of Maori Knowledge, Massey University, will host a weaving wananga in Palmerston North. Jenny Firmin (rāranga teacher, nō Whanganui), will be teaching the wahakura waikawa style to hapū māmā, their wha...continue »