Meat Free Mondays at hospital cafes
Following a successful trial last year Nelson and Wairau Hospital cafés have introduced Meat Free Mondays and phased out processed meats, such as ham and bacon.
Read more about 'Meat Free Mondays at hospital cafes'...
When to request a COVID-19 test
If you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, such as cold or flu symptoms, contact Healthline (0800 358 5453) or your doctor to find out if you need a test.
If you are offered a test for COVID-19, please take it. It will help us ensure we don’t have community transmission, and help keep your friends, family and whānau safe.
A COVID-19 test is free of charge.
The symptoms for COVID-19 are:
- a fever (high temperature)
- a cough
- shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- a sore throat
- sneezing and a runny or dripping nose
- a temporary loss of sense of smell
Read more about 'When to request a COVID-19 test'...
Nelson Marlborough District Health Board meeting 28 July 2020
Members of the public are welcome to attend the following Nelson Marlborough District Health Board meeting to be held:
Read more about 'Nelson Marlborough District Health Board meeting 28 July 2020'...
Why water is the ultimate sports drink
As the official health partner with the Tasman Mako, Nelson Marlborough Health wishes all players and coaches a great rugby season. To help you stay top of your game, for all sports, Mako players and local tamariki have made a fun little video about why water is the ultimate sports drink.
With JAB and age-grade rugby season starting in two weeks, make your team a water-only team. Ditch the sugary drinks and fill your own water bottle from the tap. Add some ice or a slice of lemon if you like, and fuel your body like the pros.
Read more about 'Why water is the ultimate sports drink'...
Nelson Marlborough District Health Board meeting 23 June 2020
Members of the public are welcome to attend the following Nelson Marlborough District Health Board meeting to be held:
Read more about 'Nelson Marlborough District Health Board meeting 23 June 2020'...
Visiting hours under Level 1
With a move to Alert Level 1 visiting hours at all NMH facilities will revert to the pre-COVID-19 visiting times.
Read more about 'Visiting hours under Level 1'...
All COVID-19 cases recovered in the Nelson Marlborough region
Nelson Marlborough residents can celebrate their contribution towards preventing sustained community transmission of COVID-19 in the region, with the last active case discharged from isolation on 21 May.
Nelson Marlborough Health Director of Public Health Dr Stephen Bridgman says that without the co-operation of people in our region this achievement would not have been possible.
The last close contacts (of confirmed cases) being monitored by the Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service were discharged from isolation on 16 May by Dr Bridgman, followed by the last recovered case the next week in Marlborough.
Read more about 'All COVID-19 cases recovered in the Nelson Marlborough region'...
NMH COVID-19 Update: 21 May 2020
This update provides information about confirmed cases in the Nelson Marlborough region, community-based assessment centre (CBAC) data and any new information for our communities.
Please go to the main COVID-19 website for information about the CBACs, contact tracing, hospital planning and more: https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/covid-19
Read more about 'NMH COVID-19 Update: 21 May 2020'...
How to get assessed or tested over the Queen’s Birthday weekend: 30 May to 1 June
The Tahunanui, Toi Toi, Motueka and Blenheim community-based assessment centres (CBACs) will be closed over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, but if it’s urgent you can be assessed and tested for free:
- at the Medical and Injury Centre (after-hours GP) in Nelson
- at the Urgent Care Centre in Blenheim
- via the on-call GP in Motueka (phone 03 528 8866 or 03 528 8358)
You can also phone 0800 358 5453 for free medical advice, and do not hesitate to phone 111 or go to a hospital emergency department in an emergency.
CBACs will be open again on Tuesday 2 June.
World Smokefree Day: Sunday 31 May
World Smokefree Day is the perfect time to choose a smokefree lifestyle.
Read more about 'World Smokefree Day: Sunday 31 May'...