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    • “I started to read to him and then the words came”
      • The NICU can be an overwhelming and challenging place to be. Amidst the clinical environment, filled with monitors and medical care, the simple act of reading to a precious baby takes on profound meaning. “The NICU is so crowded and a hard place to be. Reading to my baby was a minute of intimacy that... Read more » The post “I started to read to him and then the words came” appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Foundation continues support for patients with kidney disease
      • We are delighted to be able to continue our support for kidney patients by funding community based Renal Peer Support Workshops. These workshops are invaluable because they provide a link between the hospital and community, helping people affected by kidney disease adjust to their chronic illness. Renal disease, often referred to as kidney disease, encompasses... Read more » The post Foundation continues support for patients with kidney disease appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Help for patients who need palliative care
      • A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine is a small, portable device designed to manage pain without the use of medications. It works by sending mild electrical pulses through the skin to the nerve fibres, disrupting the pain signals being sent to the brain. These pulses are delivered through electrodes placed on the skin near... Read more » The post Help for patients who need palliative care appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • New equipment to assist people with disabilities and neurodivergence
      • Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has funded a range of equipment for the Disability Leadership and Occupational Therapy teams throughout the Medical Wards, Emergency Departments and After Hours Services at Wellington, Kenepuru and Hutt Hospitals. This new equipment will significantly improve the hospital experience for people with disabilities and... Read more » The post New equipment to assist people with disabilities and neurodivergence appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Sketching Smiles
      • It was wonderful to welcome the talented Paul Beavis, local author and children’s book illustrator, to Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital this morning. Parents with young children will instantly recognise his lively style from books such as Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine series, Mrs Mo’s Monster, and Ring Ting Tui. As a former winner... Read more » The post Sketching Smiles appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Community action mahi
      • A huge shout out to brilliant Brownies, Zoe, Stella and Karina for their fantastic fundraising mahi. They recently held a Garage Sale raising $600 for Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital. Zoe told us, “We held the Garage Sale so that we could get our community action badge. We asked some other Brownies and Pippins from... Read more » The post Community action mahi appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Deeply meaningful gifts for bereaved parents
      • Trigger Warning: Baby Loss All our volunteer knitters and sewers lovingly create items for our tiniest patients. A small number of these talented people make extra special items for families who suffer baby loss. This compassionate service is largely unseen, yet has a profound impact on our hospitals and the families we support. We recently... Read more » The post Deeply meaningful gifts for bereaved parents appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation supports sick tamariki
      • The Foundation is thrilled to have a three-year Charity Partnership with Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation. Funds from the second year of our agreement have enabled the purchase of 6 Cubro Haelvoet Duo-Line chairs to be used as breastfeeding chairs in NICU, a Giraffe Blue Spot Phototherapy System for Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital and... Read more » The post Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation supports sick tamariki appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Helping patients and visitors navigate our hospitals
      • This week, we’ve enjoyed taking you behind the scenes and sharing stories of the hospital volunteers, who generously dedicate their time and talents to us every week. Their work has an enormous impact in our hospitals, and helps create a compassionate and supportive environment for patients, their whānau, visitors and hospital staff. Their work has... Read more » The post Helping patients and visitors navigate our hospitals appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Bringing comfort and calm to the ICU
      • It takes a very special kind of person, like Alice, to provide volunteer support for our hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Originally from Taranaki, Alice has lived in Wellington for over 30 years. A mother of two adult children and a qualified Early Childhood teacher, Alice’s journey into volunteering began after her husband was involved... Read more » The post Bringing comfort and calm to the ICU appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Cutting-edge Cardiac Care
      • A Cardiac Catheterisation Lab, often referred to as a Cath Lab, is a specialised hospital room where various procedures related to the heart and blood vessels are performed. Procedures typically undertaken in a Cath Lab include angioplasties to open blocked arteries, placing stents to keep arteries open, inserting pacemakers, and other tests and treatments to... Read more » The post Cutting-edge Cardiac Care appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • From grateful grandson to dedicated Hospital Volunteer
      • When Hitesh’s grandad suffered a stroke and was admitted to hospital, the kindness shown by the staff left a lasting impression on him. From the moment they arrived, the nurses and doctors went above and beyond to provide not only medical care, but also emotional support to his family. “Their patience, empathy, and genuine concern... Read more » The post From grateful grandson to dedicated Hospital Volunteer appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Cuddle Hearts Bring NICU Families Closer
      • When a critically ill or premature baby is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), parents often miss out on crucial bonding due to prolonged separation. This time apart can also cause stress for infants in a highly medical environment. To help ease this separation, new NICU mothers are offered a Cuddle Heart to wear... Read more » The post Cuddle Hearts Bring NICU Families Closer appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • “My volunteer work is a tribute to the exceptional care I received.”
      • As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are very fortunate to have a family of more than 400 volunteers who generously gift their time and talents to support our hospitals every week. Among them is Bob, a dedicated Guide at Hutt Hospital for the past five years, continuing the legacy of his late wife, Sue,... Read more » The post “My volunteer work is a tribute to the exceptional care I received.” appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • National Volunteer Week: “Music that touches the hearts of patients”
      • Raewyn is one of our incredibly talented volunteer musicians. Her journey with us began almost five years ago after her parents passed away – her father in mid-2018 and her mother in mid-2019, following a long battle with Parkinson’s. This profound loss inspired her to give back to the health system that had supported her... Read more » The post National Volunteer Week: “Music that touches the hearts of patients” appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital Playscape Wins Excellence Award
      • We are thrilled to announce that the Playscape at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital has won an Excellence Award in the “Landscapes of Care” category at the 2024 Resene New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture Awards (NZILA). The Playscape is a vibrant and adventurous space, thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of children’s rehabilitation. It... Read more » The post Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital Playscape Wins Excellence Award appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Community Funding Transforms “Quiet Wait Room” at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital
      • Thanks to community funding, the Foundation has been able to enhance the “Quiet Wait Room” for the Child Development Service at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital. This space is a controlled environment where children can feel more secure and less overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of a typical hospital setting. Funding has allowed us... Read more » The post Community Funding Transforms “Quiet Wait Room” at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • DHL Jammie Army
      • Our huge thanks to the DHL Express NZ Central Region team for their amazing generosity. This small team of 14, delivered an incredible 104 pairs of cosy new pyjamas for Te Wao Nui children’s hospital earlier this week, helping to ensure that kids stay warm and well this winter. With the weather turning and children... Read more » The post DHL Jammie Army appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Milkbank donors help hundreds of sick babies
      • This World Human Milk Donation Day, we celebrate and thank the incredible women who have donated an astounding 850 litres of liquid gold to Wellington’s first Milk Bank, Pataka Miraka, located in Wellington Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Launched three years ago, this important and much needed service was funded by generous donations to Wellington... Read more » The post Milkbank donors help hundreds of sick babies appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • New Flight Transport Incubator for Neonatal Flight Transport Service
      • Local hospitals around our region are not equipped to provide the specialist care needed to help very premature or critically sick babies, and many families are suddenly faced with the terrifying reality that their precious baby’s life hangs in the balance. Wellington Regional Hospital’s Neonatal Flight Service plays a crucial role in providing specialist care... Read more » The post New Flight Transport Incubator for Neonatal Flight Transport Service appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Jammies in June – Help keep sick kids warm this winter!
      • To help keep kids warm and well this winter, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June Appeal for Wellington, Kenepuru and Hutt Hospitals. Please donate online so that we can buy cosy new PJs on your behalf! Respiratory conditions are a leading cause of acute admissions to hospital for children and our... Read more » The post Jammies in June – Help keep sick kids warm this winter! appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Special gift for new Mum’s this Mother’s Day
      • All NICU and new mums in the maternity wards at Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Paraparaumu Maternity Unit will receive a special quilt this Mother’s Day. These gifts are made possible thanks to a wonderful team of volunteer quilters, coordinated by Wellington Hospitals Foundation. Paula Richards, Volunteer Service Manager said, “These gorgeous handmade quilts... Read more » The post Special gift for new Mum’s this Mother’s Day appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Volunteers help our most medically fragile patients
      • Stories like this remind us of the incredible bond between humans and animals, and we were deeply moved to hear about Arlo’s recent visit to the ICU. Thank you John and Arlo – our friends at Canine Friends. Getting well takes more than medicine, and your visits make an incredible difference to our patients, their... Read more » The post Volunteers help our most medically fragile patients appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Brendan’s Big Heart
      • We’d love you to meet Brendan. He’s just 15, but he’s already one of the coolest kids we know. Earlier this year Brendan got some really tough news – he has leukaemia, a type of blood cancer. It’s actually been a difficult couple of years for Brendan and his family, because his grandma, who everyone... Read more » The post Brendan’s Big Heart appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Calling all MARVEL fans
      • WellingtonNZ is auctioning off the giant Mjölnir (Thor’s hammer) with all the proceeds going to Te Wao Nui Child Health Service. Guy Ryan, CEO of Wellington Hospitals Foundation and Tiaki – the kaitiaki of Te Wao Nui Child Health Service, couldn’t resist the opportunity to get a closer look at this impressive piece of art! Our... Read more » The post Calling all MARVEL fans appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Super sized fun
      • Thanks to the amazing team at Nonsuch.co and Rotary Club of Wellington (RCW) for serving up a smashing Jumbo Tennis Tournament fundraiser! The day was a volley of fun and fierce competition on-court, paired with top-notch food, fine wines, and craft beer on the sidelines! Funds raised will be put towards a new Flight Transport... Read more » The post Super sized fun appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation helps sick tamariki and their whānau 
      • Thanks to the generous support of our charity partner, Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation, in the second year of our three-year agreement, we’ve been able to buy much needed equipment that will benefit our hospital’s youngest patients across multiple hospital teams. This includes the purchase of 35 Buzzy4Shots Healthcare Devices for use by the Emergency... Read more » The post Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation helps sick tamariki and their whānau appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Picnic tables enhance the experience for expectant parents
      • Thanks to our donors, the Foundation was delighted to be able to fund two picnic tables for the private patio areas outside the birthing and postnatal rooms at Paraparaumu Maternity Unit, nestled within Kapiti Heath Centre. This addition provides a more comfortable and inviting space for expectant parents and whānau to relax, connect and enjoy... Read more » The post Picnic tables enhance the experience for expectant parents appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Wellington Hospitals Foundation Announces New Chief Executive
      • Bill Day, Executive Chair of Wellington Hospitals Foundation, today announced the appointment of Guy Ryan as the Foundation’s new Chief Executive. “My trustees and I are delighted to welcome Guy to the Foundation. Guy brings a strong background in fundraising and community engagement. As the founder of the charity Inspiring Stories and the 2015 Young... Read more » The post Wellington Hospitals Foundation Announces New Chief Executive appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

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