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Public health nurses
Public health nurses work in homes, schools, early childhood centres and in the wider community. they provide education, advocacy and support for tamariki and rangatahi throughout Taranaki.
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Contact us
Contact the public health nurses on:
- phone: 06 753 6139
Where to find us
Public health nurses are based at:
Constance Street
Waiwhakaiho
Appointments are held at:
- The child and adolescent community centre building at Taranaki Base Hospital.
- Hāwera Hospital.
- Stratford Health Centre.
- Opunake Health Centre.
- Patea Health Centre.
- Waitara Health Centre.
- Mokau Health Centre.
Services we provide
Public health nurses provide a range of services including:
- education sessions in schools
- help with parenting
- behavioural concerns
- immunisation
- referral to health camp
- B4 School Checks.