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MAJOR INCIDENT REMAINS IN PLACE FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John’s Level 1 major incident declaration will remain in place this weekend (15-16 August) as we continue to manage sustained pressure across the emergency ambulance service. ...

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HATO HONE ST JOHN INTRODUCES 24/7 AMBULANCE SERVICE IN NORTHLAND

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John is pleased to announce the introduction of a 24/7 ambulance service operating out of Doubtless Bay, strengthening emergency ambulance responses across the Far North district....

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NEW 24/7 AMBULANCE BOOSTS EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN TE AROHA

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John is pleased to announce the introduction of a 24/7 ambulance service in Te Aroha, strengthening emergency ambulance coverage across the Matamata-Piako District....

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HIGH WORKLOAD PERSISTS FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES

BEVERLEY TSE |

Hato Hone St John continues to experience high demand for its emergency ambulance service, with 111 call volumes yesterday just under last Monday’s record. ...

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EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTINUES TO FACE RECORD 111 CALLS

BEVERLEY TSE |

As of 5pm today, Monday 10 August, 1,599 calls have come into ambulance via 111....

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Hato Hone St John Activates Major Incident Following Record Ambulance Demand

Andrew Mumford |

Hato Hone St John has activated its major incident response following the busiest single day on record for the emergency ambulance service and a week of sustained, exceptional demand....

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MOBILE PHONE SIZED DEFIBRILLATOR LAUNCHED TO IMPROVE CARDIAC ARREST RESPONSE

Amy Nola |

Hato Hone St John has launched the next-generation LifeBeat Mini Defibrillator, making life-saving treatment more accessible during cardiac arrests....

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CAMBRIDGE RECEIVES NEW HEALTH SHUTTLE

Max Griffin |

A new St John Waka Ora Health Shuttle is serving Cambridge and surrounding communities, thanks to funding from Waikato locals, Ray and Trish Marx and their family. ...

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INTERNATIONAL PARAMEDICS DAY RECOGNISES EVOLVING ROLE OF PARAMEDICS

Beverley Tse |

On International Paramedics Day, Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance are highlighting the evolving role of paramedics as they respond to patients with increasingly complex health needs. ...

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CANINE FRIENDS ADOPTS HATO HONE ST JOHN THERAPY PETS PROGRAMME

Amy Nola |

Hato Hone St John is pleased to announce a new chapter for its Therapy Pets programme, which is transitioning to Canine Friends Pet Therapy....

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