Author: WHF Team

Hospi celebrates roll out of the National Bowel Screening Programme

We couldn’t keep Hospi away from the giant inflatable bowel in the hospital atrium today! This unique display celebrates CCDHB joining the National Bowel Screening Programme, and is helping to raise awareness of bowel cancer and the rollout of invitations to screen. Bowel Screening saves lives and is free for eligible people aged 60-74. It’s… Read more »

Breakfast fundraiser with Dr Ashley Bloomfield

Foundation Chair Bill Day enjoyed breakfast with about 70 prominent members of the Tawa Business Network this morning. A fundraiser for the New Regional Children’s Hospital, members particularly enjoyed hearing from guest speaker Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Bill also took the opportunity to provide guests with an update on the building’s progress.

Foundation proudly funds Excellence Awards for ED staff

“During a busy shift, Registered Nurse Tessy recognised a critically unwell patient in the corridor who had abdominal pain and a blue leg.  She prioritised care and alerted medical staff.  This patient received rapid care and a CT scan showed aortic dissection.  The patient was taken to the operating theatre as a category 1.  Tessy… Read more »

Foundation donors help patients in need of lifesaving kidney dialysis

Sadly, demand for outpatient renal dialysis has been steadily increasing. Late last year a satellite dialysis unit – Te Whare Takihi mo te Katoa – was opened at the Hutt Hospital Hub, which will allow patients in the Hutt and Wairarapa areas to receive their lifesaving treatments much closer to home.  Dialysis isn’t a quick… Read more »

Recycle old phones and support your new children’s hospital

Recycling For Charity, New Zealand can help you safely and sustainably dispose of your old phones, with proceeds helping to outfit and equip your new children’s hospital. Drop off zones are located in the foyer of Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital Orderlies Desk, Kapiti Health Centre or by contacting them directly. All phones will be… Read more »

Wellington Regional Childern’s Hospital 109 Years old today

Original Wellington Children's Hospital

Wellington’s King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for Children was New Zealand’s first hospital to be devoted exclusively to the treatment and care of children, and was opened on this day in 1912. It has been a 109 year journey to Te Wao Nui, your new purpose built children’s hospital opening later this year. This extraordinary… Read more »

Exciting milestone for Wellington Region’s New Children’s Hospital as the new name and look is announced

Three years ago, following an initial approach by the Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellingtonian Mark Dunajtschik announced an extraordinary gift of $50 million to build a new world-class children’s hospital for our region.  This unprecedented generosity is deeply appreciated and will ensure a brighter and healthier future for thousands of kiwi kids. We are delighted to… Read more »

Friends and Family Fundraiser for New Children’s Hospital

Our charity partners at Torpedo 7 have you sorted with another amazing Friends and Family Deal!  From this week, and for a limited time, friends of the Wellington Hospitals Foundation – that’s you! –  can enjoy up to 50% off at all Torpedo 7 stores in Wellington, and best of all 2% of all sales… Read more »

Donors making a difference to hospital patients

Our donors make an enormous difference every day. Sadly, the Blood and Cancer Unit is an incredibly busy part of our hospital, with the team seeing a staggering 2,500 newly diagnosed patients from across our region every year. Bill Day, Chair of the Foundation was pleased, on behalf of our donors, to deliver updated Patient… Read more »