From shock pregnancy to C section – in under a month
What started as a surprise pregnancy turned into an emergency delivery within the space of a few weeks for Roxanne and her new baby, Mary-Jen (MJ) It was during a routine regular blood test to measure her iron levels due to her anaemia, that Roxanne discovered she was pregnant.
Cold homes contributing to sick kids in winter
Our Kidz First Children’s Emergency Department sees an increase in respiratory disease and illness most winters - with the statistics for respiratory disease in Pacific and Maaori being higher than other ethnic groups.
Kelly’s journey – from near death to success
Twelve years ago, at the tender age of 21, Kelly came close to death, crashing her car not far from Middlemore Hospital. Kelly was taken by ambulance to Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department. She was put into a coma and spent a total of eight weeks in ICU.
What to do and where to get help if you get COVID-19 while on summer holiday
Before you go
Make a plan for if you test positive for COVID-19 and need to isolate or change your holiday plans at short notice. Can you stay where you are? How would you get home?
Find out where you can access health services when you’re away.