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Your compassion at work in the NICU
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Today, on World Prematurity Day, we’re celebrating the difference you make for the tiniest patients in Wellington Regional Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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Tiaki Toys support sick kids
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Hospital stays can be tough for little ones, like three-year-old Coby (pictured), who is far from home for surgery and also sad about missing his big sister’s school farm day.
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Stunning photography for new Radiology Suite
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Health Minister Dr Shane Reti recently joined Wellington Regional Hospital’s radiology staff to celebrate the installation of cutting-edge x-ray technology, the first of its kind in Australasia.
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Making a World of Difference
- Wellington Health Foundation
- A cancer diagnosis is one of the most frightening times in a person’s life.
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Celebrating Te Wao Nui two years on
- Wellington Health Foundation
- “The staff are really nice, and it feels less hospitally,” explained a young patient, perfectly capturing what makes Te Wao Nui Regional Children’s Hospital so special.
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Thanks to our amazing volunteer collectors
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Street Appeals are a wonderful way to raise both funds and awareness for a great cause, but they rely on the dedication of good people on the ground – like those featured below and over the weekend.
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Good hair day: Haircuts boost patient wellbeing at Hutt Hospital
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Being in hospital can be tough.
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Small moments – BIG impact
- Wellington Health Foundation
- “I just wanted to say Zara’s day was made yesterday, getting to walk Tiaki around the ward. We’re so thankful for these little things that make our stays easier xx” Feedback like this reminds us how big the small moments actually are. The post Small moments – BIG impact appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.
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Another step closer to home
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Thanks to Hospitality New Zealand, Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital is bringing sick babies another step closer to home.
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The importance of play
- Wellington Health Foundation
- We are delighted to partner with the US based Child’s Play Charity whose generous grant has enabled the purchase of four bespoke Mobile Gaming Trolleys for Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital.
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Our amazing ED volunteers
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of bringing together some of our dedicated Emergency Department volunteers for a team training session.
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Children’s Hospital Annual Street Appeal
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Any of us who have had the experience of a sick child who needs hospital treatment, knows how traumatic that can be.
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Kind volunteers keeping our tiniest patients warm
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Paula Richards, our Volunteer Service Manager, was thrilled to meet with talented members of the Johnsonville Knitting Group recently.
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Wellington Police help keep sick kids warm
- Wellington Health Foundation
- A huge shout out and thanks to the incredible Wellington District Police whānau.
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“I started to read to him and then the words came”
- Wellington Health Foundation
- The NICU can be an overwhelming and challenging place to be.
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Foundation continues support for patients with kidney disease
- Wellington Health Foundation
- We are delighted to be able to continue our support for kidney patients by funding community based Renal Peer Support Workshops.
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New equipment to assist people with disabilities and neurodivergence
- Wellington Health Foundation
- 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.
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Help for patients who need palliative care
- Wellington Health Foundation
- A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine is a small, portable device designed to manage pain without the use of medications.
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Sketching Smiles
- Wellington Health Foundation
- 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.
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Deeply meaningful gifts for bereaved parents
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Trigger Warning: Baby Loss All our volunteer knitters and sewers lovingly create items for our tiniest patients.
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Community action mahi
- Wellington Health Foundation
- A huge shout out to brilliant Brownies, Zoe, Stella and Karina for their fantastic fundraising mahi.
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Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation supports sick tamariki
- Wellington Health Foundation
- The Foundation is thrilled to have a three-year Charity Partnership with Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation.
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Helping patients and visitors navigate our hospitals
- Wellington Health Foundation
- 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.
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Cutting-edge Cardiac Care
- Wellington Health Foundation
- 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.
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Bringing comfort and calm to the ICU
- Wellington Health Foundation
- It takes a very special kind of person, like Alice, to provide volunteer support for our hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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Cuddle Hearts Bring NICU Families Closer
- Wellington Health Foundation
- 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.
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From grateful grandson to dedicated Hospital Volunteer
- Wellington Health Foundation
- When Hitesh’s grandad suffered a stroke and was admitted to hospital, the kindness shown by the staff left a lasting impression on him.
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“My volunteer work is a tribute to the exceptional care I received.”
- Wellington Health Foundation
- 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.
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National Volunteer Week: “Music that touches the hearts of patients”
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Raewyn is one of our incredibly talented volunteer musicians.
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Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital Playscape Wins Excellence Award
- Wellington Health Foundation
- 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).
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