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About cardiology
Cardiology is the branch of internal medicine concerned with diseases of the cardiovascular system. Work in the specialty involves aspects of prevention, investigation, treatment and…
About clinical genetics
Clinical genetics involves diagnosis, investigation, management, counselling and education of people with (or at risk of) genetic or inherited disorders. The specialty covers a…
About clinical pharmacology
Clinical pharmacology is the scientific discipline that involves the relationship between drugs and humans. Drugs are the main therapeutic tools of physicians and hence…
About dermatology
Dermatology is the study and treatment of diseases of the skin. Dermatologists provide services mainly in an outpatient setting and treat patients of all ages.
Specialty…
Cardiothoracic surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery is the specialty that involves surgical management of conditions of the heart and thorax. About 60 per cent of adult cardiac surgery involves…
About general surgery
This section deals with specialist surgical training (SET) and contains information about the specialist surgical training programme in general surgery.
The surgeon affects healing through…
About neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is concerned with the surgical and non-surgical management of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system. The majority of cranial work relates to…
About ophthalmology
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An ophthalmologist diagnoses and manages disorders of the eye and related structures. The practice of ophthalmology comprises…
Birthing at Birthcare is free to New Zealand residents and women eligible for free maternity care in New Zealand.If you've given birth at Auckland City Hospital,…
Birthcare provides expert postnatal care for mothers and babies, breastfeeding advice, physiotherapy and parenting education. The team at Birthcare encourages active birth (moving and changing positions) as…
You will need to register with Birthcare before the birth of your baby. Ask Birthcare or your LMC for a registration form.
Our EPAU is a nurse-led outpatient service, with access to a pregnancy loss counsellor and medical support. This service is based at Greenlane Clinical Centre and…
The recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) clinic is based at Fertility PLUS, Greenlane Clinical Centre. It is a nurse led clinic run every Tuesday and Thursday. We have doctors…
We offer counselling and support following a pregnancy loss. We know this could be a difficult time for you and we are here to help.You may…
Each year in Aotearoa New Zealand there are around 60,000 live births.
Of these, there are around 0.7 per 1000 SUDI deaths, which equates to around 44-65…
Breastfeeding protects against SUDI
Mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed regardless of their smoking status. Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of SUDI by up to…
Many women feel sick or throw up during pregnancy. Although it is called 'morning sickness', it can happen at any time of the day. It is…
Most women feel tired, particularly in the first three months of pregnancy. It is not uncommon for this tiredness to feel unrelenting. As your body adjusts to…
This is an irritation or burning sensation in the back of the throat and oesophagus caused by the reflux of stomach contents.
Try to eat small frequent…
Fluid retention around the wrists puts pressure on the nerves that run from your wrist to your hands. This can cause tingling, weakness or numbness in…
This is a normal part of pregnancy caused by the extra fluid in your system.
Avoid standing for long periods.
Rest with your feet elevated to the level of…
Some abdominal pain during pregnancy is normal. It is caused by the ligaments that support your uterus stretching as your baby grows. Women may have a…
During pregnancy the hormone relaxin softens your ligaments, the tough tissues that hold your body parts together. This can lead to back pain. To prevent this:
Exercise…
Pregnancy can play havoc with your digestive system leading to constipation.
Drink plenty of fluids but avoid tea, coffee and alcohol.
Eat high fibre foods - lots of fruit,…
Varicose veins are common and usually painless and harmless. They are caused by the extra fluid in your body and the pressure on your blood vessels of…
Some women find it hard to get to sleep. Warm baths, milky drinks and ankle exercises can all have a calming effect to help you sleep.Remember,…
You can have sexual intercourse in pregnancy while you are pregnant unless your pregnancy is high risk and your LMC has advised you otherwise.
Pregnancy is a very vulnerable time for most women as they come to terms with the responsibility of growing a new person inside of them.The necessary…
Activities that are low-impact or non-weight bearing - such as swimming, walking and cycling - are generally the best cardiovascular choices for pregnant women. Other options can include…
If you usually do regular strength training, there's every chance you can safely continue. Strong muscles will come in handy once your baby has arrived. A…
If you're a keen dancer, tennis player, skier or yogi, remember that your pregnant body won't be as agile or as good at balancing. Increased body…
Pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy help to prevent stress incontinence (involuntary loss of urine when you sneeze, cough, laugh or lift). Ask your LMC about daily exercises…
Activities that limit your ability to get oxygen - such as free diving, scuba diving and mountain climbing - should be avoided. After 20 weeks, sports and…
First antenatal blood screen
This blood test provides a baseline of your iron level, any infections present, your blood type and your rhesus factor (positive or negative).
Polycose/…
HIV screening
HIV screening is offered as a routine screening test in New Zealand. This infection remains on the increase and more women are becoming infected. By routinely offering…
Nuchal screening
The foetal nuchal translucency test is a special type of ultrasound scan that will be offered to you between weeks 11 and 14 of your…
Ultrasound screening is offered for a variety of reasons. If you can't remember the date of your last menstrual period, ultrasound can be used to determine…
Yes, your partner and family/whanau are welcome to be involved. If you choose to bring your children, it is important that someone other than yourself and…
Stretch and sweep is a examination that maybe done prior to or during the induction to encourage labour. It is a vaginal examination where the midwife or doctor…
There are a range of methods that can be used to induce your labour:
Prostaglandin gel - This is a hormone gel that is placed in the vagina.…
The Ministry of Health recommends all babies are fed only on breastmilk for the first six months of life. This means no water, infant formula or…
The skin-to-skin contact helps you to bond with your baby.
Breastfeeding helps your uterus to return to its pre-pregnancy size.
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer.
Breastfeeding…
Most term babies will wake for feeds between one and three hours in the early days.
Common infant hunger cues include:
Early signs
Smacking or licking lips
Opening and closing mouth
Sucking on lips, tongue, hands, fingers, clothing,
Cooing, wriggling moving arms and legs
Active signs
Mouthing…
It is the only food that has exactly the right nutrition for your growing baby.
It contains antibodies that help protect your baby from ear infections, gastroenteritis,…
In hospital: Sleeping can be difficult in a hospital setting. Take every opportunity to rest when you can; this normally means resting when your baby does.…
In hospital: Meals are provided on the wards and at Birthcare. While every effort is made to meet your individual needs, if you have special dietary…
In hospital: National Women's is a 'baby friendly' hospital, which means that breastfeeding is fully supported on the wards. The health and emotional benefits of breastfeeding…
Depending on the type of birth you had, hospital midwives will encourage early mobilisation and movement. If you've had a caesarean section this means within the…
In hospital: You can expect to feel tired and exhausted - having a baby is hard work (but it's also very rewarding!). Learn to snatch sleep…
We encourage and support 'rooming in' (sharing a room with your baby) at Women's Health. Rooming in gives you more opportunity to bond with your baby,…
It's very common for women to feel down and tearful after the birth of their baby, especially around day three or four ('the baby blues'). Try not to…
Your LMC will discuss ongoing contraception choices with you and provide information, so that you and your partner know the pros and cons of each method.There…
If you haven't had a smear test within the last three years, your LMC will encourage you to make an appointment to have a test approximately…
Even when things are progressing normally, pregnancy and new parenthood can put stresses on you, your partner and your immediate family. Patience, understanding and a positive…
Babies born at full term generally require one or two more layers of clothing than an adult. Premature infants will require another layer or so.
Here's a way…
Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) is extremely rare for babies if the Ministry of Health guidelines shown here are followed.
It is important that your baby…
Before you leave hospital or Birthcare, please ensure you have had help and support with bathing your baby.
Baby should be in a settled mood and not…
Why does my baby need winding?
Babies swallow air (wind) when they are feeding, when they are crying and even when they are just breathing. Wind can…
Immunisation is the best way to protect your family from 13 serious diseases. It's free in New Zealand for all babies, children and young people until…
It is normal for your baby to have an unusual head shape after birth. This is caused by pressure when the baby was moving through the…
Your baby has soft spots, known as fontanelles, on top of his/her head. These are normal and allow for the rapid growth of the head. They…
Babies can see after birth, but they have to learn to make meaning of the images around them. Your baby will already be familiar with your…
At birth your baby's skin is covered in a creamy substance called vernix. This protects the skin and is a good moisturiser. It does not need…
Jaundice is the medical term for the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. The yellow colour is caused by bilirubin, a normal…
A healthcare professional can tell a lot about the condition of your baby by looking at the urine and bowel movements. The colour, amount and smell…
After birth the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. The clamp is removed a couple of days later, when the cord is dry and beginning to…
The breasts in newborn boys and girls may be slightly swollen. This is normal and due to the effects of mother's hormones in the blood. The…
Newborn boys have some skin at the end of the penis called the foreskin. This doesn't need to be pulled back (retracted) for cleaning. By the…
This is a test to assess female urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control or leaking) and issues of the lower urinary tract.
Urinary incontinence is leakage of urine during everyday activities. If pelvic floor exercises are unsuccessful, surgery may be recommended.
Prolapse is a weakness of the supporting structures of the vagina, allowing the pelvic organs to press against the vaginal wall, producing a bulge. This can…
There are a number of women who have had gynaecology surgery involving the use of surgical mesh. In most cases the operation has been successful, but…
Many women think that heavy periods are a normal fact of life - 'My mum suffered it and I am suffering it?' - so it is seen as a normal…
There are many potential causes of pelvic pain. If you are concerned, make an appointment with your doctor or GP.Take a look at this Pelvic pain booklet…
Endometriosis occurs when tissue that usually lines the uterus is found in other parts of the body.
Common symptoms include painful periods, painful intercourse, lower abdominal and/or…
Menopause is the time when monthly periods end completely. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55.
Symptoms vary hugely in severity. Some women experience…
Fibroids are benign tumours that grow in the muscle wall of the uterus. They are very common and detectable in about 30% of women over the…
Ovarian cysts are fluid filled spaces in the ovary. Some may be removed.Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome is a complication of follicle stimulation, a part of egg production.Polycystic Ovary Syndrome causes enlarged…
Family violence is common in New Zealand. Family violence can take many forms - it can be physical, sexual, psychological, financial, spiritual or emotional. If you feel afraid of…
It is a good idea to seek professional help. This will help you deal with what you've experienced:
ACC provides funding for counselling to eligible people who have…
Ask about violence directly
Acknowledge their feelings
Check that they are currently safe
Direct them to free support services
Offer to check in with them regularly
For more advice, visit the…
Admitting that there is a problem and changing your behaviour takes courage.For help to make these steps, contact:
The Family Violence information line on 0800 456 450
Man Alive
If…
NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) is an effective treatment to help you stop smoking. Examples of NRT have been available worldwide for almost 30 years and considered a good option…
The most effective lifestyle change you can make to improve your chances of conception and having a healthy baby is maintaining a healthy body weight. A…
Smoking in women
Evidence suggests that embryo implantation can be affected by smoking. Smokers are not eligible for public funding; a woman needs to have stopped for three…
We suggest that women experiencing fertility problems limit their intake of caffeine to 100-130mg daily. An approximate average for one cup of coffee is 100mg of…
All women having fertility treatment will have bloods tests to confirm whether they are immune to rubella and negative for hepatitis, syphilis and HIV. Rubella infection in…
Folic acid
Increasing your intake of folic acid leading up to and during pregnancy will reduce the chances of having a baby affected by neural tube defects.…
The stress associated with treatment needs to be acknowledged by both you and your partner. Be aware that people cope with pressure differently.To help with the…
Some medications can affect the reproductive system of men and women. These include medication for epilepsy, hay fever, gout, gastric and blood pressure disorders, steroids, and…
A large factor in determining a couple's chance of conceiving - naturally or through fertility treatment - is the age of the female partner.Older women are…
We have 14 birthing rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Six of the rooms also have a pool to use during labour. If you would like a room…
Do you have any requests that are not on your birth plan?
Active management of third stage (birth of placenta) is recommended. Do you give your consent…
We have the following services to assist you during and after labour:
Specialists to care for women with complex needs. These include women with high blood pressure, diabetes,…
Alcohol is discouraged for both men and women. There is evidence to suggest that alcohol reduces sperm quality and numbers. Embryo implantation can also be affected.There is…
Marijuana
The use of marijuana and other recreational drugs should also be avoided if you are planning to become pregnant. Marijuana has a negative effect on both…
Poorly controlled diabetes has a negative effect on fertility for men and women. It can affect erectile dysfunction, menstrual regularity and ovulation. Many women may also have…
Many people wanting to become pregnant try complementary therapies such as Chinese herbs, aromatherapy, naturopathy, and acupuncture. Most alternative treatments have not been tested scientifically for…
Travel is usually safe pre-pregnancy, but it is important to consider the possible effects of infections contracted while overseas such as Zika or malaria. Other infections…
We recommend that male partners:
achieve and maintain a healthy weight
are a non-smoker
limit alcohol intake
avoid hot baths and spas
wear loose underwear
avoid working with a laptop on the thighs
frequently…
Their role is to care for you while you are pregnant and after your baby is born, including:
Monitoring the health and wellbeing of both you and your baby
Providing…
Your first appointment with your community midwife will last about one hour - enough time for you to get to know her and share information.After the…
Your appointments will take place at the Greenlane Clinical Centre or at one of our community clinics held in various locations around Auckland.
For non-urgent issues after hours and during the weekend, you can phone the community midwife message line (your midwife will give you the number).Women who may…
Yes, you can choose who you have with you during labour and birth. We just ask that your visitors please respect the privacy of other women in our birthing suite. In…
Crying is a way babies communicate. Sometimes, it can be frustrating trying to work out why your baby is crying.
For information on how to cope with…
Some babies do not grow as expected during pregnancy. This is called Small for Gestational Age (SGA). Sometimes this is normal; other times it is because the…
Birthcare has three large birthing suites which have recently been refurbished and include water pools, mood lighting and birthing couches to create a calm environment.Aromatherapy burners (feel…
Pain relief options available at Birthcare include portable entonox and pethidine via injection. As Birthcare is a primary birthing hospital, they do not offer epidurals or…
When you arrive at the hospital, park your car at the main entrance off Park Road. Please let our security team know you're here and leave a pre-written…
You are welcome to bring in your own food and snacks for you and your support person. We also have a kitchen with hot drinks and…
A strong pelvic floor is important for bladder and bowel control, as well as sexual function.
Symptoms of a pelvic floor issues include:
chronic (constant) pelvic pain that…
Pregnancy is a particularly at-risk time for women. Antenatal appointments have been identified as a unique window of opportunity for asking questions relating to family violence…
About anaesthesia
The role of the anaesthetist is to preserve and maintain the life of the patient during surgery and other procedures, and to supervise the patient…
About the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care (RNZCUC)Urgent care is the study of urgent medical care from community urgent care clinics. Urgent care clinics…
About emergency medicine
Emergency medicine is a unique specialist field of medicine that deals with the care of patients requiring urgent medical attention.
The emergency medicine specialist has…
About general practice
General practitioners are expert specialists in the overall physical and mental wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
As a GP you have the power to make…
About intensive care medicine
Intensive care medicine includes the assessment, resuscitation and ongoing management of patients with life-threatening organ system failure. Work is not confined to the…
About obstetrics and gynaecology
Although obstetrics and gynaecology are separate branches of medicine, they are usually merged into one service, incorporating pregnancy and infertility care and other…
About paediatrics and child health
Paediatrics and child health is the specialty that deals with diseases and disorders of growth and development, from new-born to young adults. Most…
About pain medicine
Pain medicine is a multidisciplinary field of specialist medical practice which has only recently come of age. Severe persistent pain is now recognised as…
About pathology
Pathology is the branch of medicine involved in understanding the causes and processes of disease. Pathology encompasses the following disciplines; anatomical pathology, chemical pathology, haematology,…
About psychiatry
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine specialising in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health in the community. By…
About public health medicine
Public health is commonly defined as ‘the organised efforts made by society to prevent disease, promote health and prolong the life of the…
About radiation oncology
Radiation oncologists care for cancer patients and provide treatment through radiation therapy. Radiation oncologists work in a multidisciplinary environment with many other health care…
About radiology
The radiologist is an expert in diagnosis through reviewing images such as x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerised tomography (CT). Radiologists advise doctors…
About sports medicineSports medicine involves the practice of medicine as it is applied to all aspects of physical activity.Specialty informationFor up-to-date information on training programmes:The Australasian…
About endocrinology
Endocrinology deals with disorders of the endocrine system and involves consultation, testing, diagnosis and treatment. Conditions include:
diabetes and its complications
thyroid, pituitary and adrenal disease
gonadal disorders…
About gastroenterology and hepatology
Gastroenterology deals with all organs of the digestive system, from entry to exit. It covers diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and includes the…
About general medicine
A general medicine doctor diagnoses and manages the complex medical problems of adolescent and adult patients. General medicine doctors may carry out various technical…
About geriatric medicine
Geriatric medicine deals with the clinical, social, preventative, remedial and rehabilitative aspects of health and illness in older people. The specialty is broad-based and…
About haematology
Haematology is an integrated discipline that incorporates clinical and laboratory aspects of diseases of the blood. It deals with:
laboratory diagnosis of blood films
bone marrow and…
About immunology and allergy
Clinical immunology and allergy is concerned with diagnosing and treating patients with disorders that affect the immune system. Allergy concerns the diagnosis and…
About infectious disease medicine
Infectious disease doctors care for adult patients who have infectious diseases sufficiently severe or rare as to require expert knowledge. The specialty incorporates…
About medical oncology
Medical oncologists are physicians with specialised skills in the medical management of patients with malignant disease. The role of the medical oncologist is to…
About nephrology
Nephrology deals with the diagnosis and management of patients with kidney disease and related disorders including:
immune-mediated disease
disorders of fluids and electrolytes
complex hypertension
urinary tract diseases
acute and…
About neurology
Neurology includes the science, investigation and treatment of all inherited and acquired diseases affecting the nervous and neuromuscular systems. This means that there is tremendous…
About nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine uses unsealed sources of radioactivity for diagnosis and treatment. Approximately 90% of the work involves diagnostic imaging. The images provide information that…
About occupational medicine
Occupational medicine is concerned with the relationship between health and work and has preventive, clinical and population-based aspects. The role of the occupational physician…
About palliative medicine
Palliative medicine is the study and management of patients with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions who may have a limited prognosis and for whom the…
About rehabilitation medicine
Rehabilitation medicine is concerned with the assessment and ongoing management of activity limitations (disability) and participation restrictions (handicap) arising from illness and injury. The…
About rheumatology
Rheumatology deals with the treatment of musculoskeletal disease and focuses on inflammatory arthropathies. It includes the management of patients with connective tissue diseases, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis,…
About sexual health
Sexual health medicine is the specialist area of medical practice principally concerned with the prevention of infection and care of people affected by sexually…
About thoracic and sleep medicine
Thoracic medicine is concerned with the respiratory system, which includes the upper airway, the lung, the chest wall and ventilatory control system.…
About orthopaedic surgery
Orthopaedic surgery is the specialty of surgery concerned with diseases of and injuries to the musculoskeletal system, namely the spine, upper and lower extremities.…
About otolaryngology – head and neck surgery
This specialty is known by many names including otorhinolaryngology or otolaryngology (ORL for short) and ear, nose and throat surgery…
About paediatric surgery
Paediatric surgery involves abdominal, thoracic and urological surgery for children under the age of 16 years. It also includes trauma, oncological and neonatal surgery,…
About plastic and reconstructive surgery
Plastic surgery involves repair and reconstruction due to trauma, or the correction of congenital defects. It aims to improve physical function as well…
About urology
Urology is the surgical specialty that deals with the urinary system in males and females and the reproductive system in males. It is a broad-based…
About vascular surgery
Vascular surgery is the subspecialty that deals with all blood vessels outside the brain and chest.
Training information
The training programme is run through the Royal…
About health managementHealth management involves the managing of systems, personnel and resources that provide health care to people. Roles range from team leaders within clinical teams,…
About medical administration
According to the Medical Practitioners (Vocational Registration) Amendment Order 2001, medical administration means the branch of medicine that involves the performance of administrative or…
About information technologyThis section discusses the role of medically qualified professionals who choose to spend some or all their time working in the information technology industry.Health…
About medicine and lawThis chapter describes the work of specialists who have gained qualifications in both medicine and law. The medico-legal area of specialty has arisen…
Case studies
Having a medical degree does not limit you to working solely as a clinician. Some doctors combine their clinical practice with other areas of interest,…
One in four New Zealanders live with a disability. Attitude features the world's largest collection of videos about chronic health and disability.
Whether you are looking for answers to your heart health questions, wanting to meet others or looking for heart health tips and advice, the Heart Foundation offers…
Healthify (formally Health Navigator) provides health information for the public and health professionals.
Healthpoint provides up-to-date information about healthcare providers, referral expectations, services offered and common treatments.
Quitline is committed to helping all New Zealanders quit smoking, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific peoples and those who are pregnant.
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Please check your appointment letter carefully for the location of the clinic. On arrival, please report to the receptionist to let us know you have arrived.
It is important that you be on time for your appointment. If you arrive late, patients who are on time will be seen before you.
While we endeavour to see people on time, circumstances outside of our control can cause delays. If you have registered at the reception desk and have…
If, for any reason, you cannot make your appointment, please let us know, as we might be able to give your time to someone else. To…
Will be the afternoon session for COMBO 2025.
See the COMBO page for more details. Also available as stand-alone, on-line learning.
See below:
Content includes:
Evidence and best practice
Fetal growth…
Cost: Free to ADHB staff and access holders & Auckland Birthcare midwives
Book: KIOSK for staff. LMCs please email: midwiferyeducation@adhb.govt.nz
Available dates for 2025 (subject to availability);
29th May
26th…
Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training is an evidence based multi-professional simulation training workshop for obstetric emergencies. It is associated with direct improvements in perinatal outcome and has been…
COMBO refers to a study day of 4hrs breastfeeding education combined with four hours of another maternity topic, which changes on a yearly basis.
The topic for…
The New Zealand Resuscitation Council Newborn Life Support course is:
For health professionals who provide newborn life support, including midwives and those working in neonatology
A full day…
The FSEP Full program runs for 7 hours and provides a solid foundation of information for all clinicians involved in antenatal and intrapartum care. The Full…
If you’ve seen a position you would like to apply for via our job search page, fantastic. Please take a few minutes to apply online; it…
If your skills and experience are suitable for the position, you’ll be contacted by one of our hiring managers to arrange an interview or have a…
If you’re application is short-listed, you’ll be invited to attend a panel interview with a minimum of two senior staff. Or if you’re based overseas or…
Well done, if you’ve reached this stage, you’re one of our top candidates and we’d love to know more about you by speaking with someone you’ve…
Congratulations on making it to this stage, we’re as excited as you are!In line with our sustainability strategy we’re proud that all of our employment offers…
Please complete the ECMO referral form and fax to the number specified on the document.
When a patient is accepted for ECMO, this checklist needs to be completed to assist the referring team with making the appropriate preparations prior to our…
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Dr Michael GillhamMB BS 1990 Lond; FANZCA…
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Dennis FloresCharge Nurse Email:DFlores@adhb.govt.nz
Pok Man TsuiCharge Nurse Email:pokmant@adhb.govt.nz
Philippa Neal Nurse Specialist - ECMOEmail: PhilippaN@adhb.govt.nz
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Wayfinding
For more information about wayfinding at Auckland City Hospital please checkout the
All Locations - Wayfinding section on this page.
Companion Volunteers
Older People's Health Physical Rehabilitation, Stroke and…
There are many different volunteer roles operating in Starship, to suit a wide range of skills and interests. Vacancies change often, so please check out the…
Wayfinding
For more information about wayfinding at Greenlane Clinical Centre please checkout the
All Locations - Wayfinding section on this page.
Tea Trolley volunteers
Our Tea Trolley volunteers offer a…
Wayfinding Positions
These volunteers work across Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Starship Children's Hospital. They provide information and assistance to patients and visitors who may…
Oncology Support - Cancer Society Yellow Shirts
It is a challenging time for those going through cancer treatment. To help make it a little easier the Cancer Society has…
Chaplaincy assistants
Chaplaincy assistants work with our professionally trained chaplains to provide pastoral care and spiritual support to our patients, their whānau, and family and hospital staff.…
Radio Lollipop is an independent international not-for-profit organisation. It provides play and radio programmes in Starship Children’s Hospital. Volunteers visit the children in the wards with…
The St John Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDs) are volunteers who provide comfort, information, reassurance and non-clinical support to patients, whānau and family while they’re waiting to…
Caring for a baby can be challenging at times. You may be tired or stressed. Not knowing why a baby is crying can be very frustrating.
Read…
About Musculoskeletal MedicineSpecialists in Musculoskeletal Medicine are trained in the assessment and non-operative treatment of all musculoskeletal conditions including pain management.They are trained and experienced in…
Suitable for all core midwifery staff and midwife LMC access holders. Attendance at a session is essential for core staff looking after women with epidurals in…
The Cancer Society
Parkinson's New Zealand provides education, information, and professional support for all people with Parkinson's, including their caregivers, friends, and families.
Yes, your privacy and confidentiality is very important to us and the utmost care is taken to keep your details and circumstances private.
Bring in the clothes (including underwear) you were wearing when you were assaulted. We may have to collect your clothing for evidence, so you may want…
Most examinations are at Greenlane Clinical Centre.
It ranges, but usually 1-2 hours.
We will start by asking about your medical health, medications, contraception, menstrual history, sexual history and any symptoms you might have. This information helps us look…
Depending on where you live, please contact:
Central Auckland - HELP 0800 623 1700
South Auckland - COUNSELLING SERVICES CENTRE 09 277 9324
West Auckland - FAMILY ACTION 09 836…
We encourage crisis services to be part of your assessment as they are experts in this field. You are welcome to bring a friend or whānau…
You do not have to report to the Police to access our service.
Yes, contact us for advice or an appointment. You can also do this through your local health provider (GP/family doctor), a crisis support agency or through…
No. Many people think that there are injuries to the genitals or other areas after a sexual assault, which the doctor will be able to see.…
Some of our outpatient appointments are carried out by phone or video. This saves you time and money by not having to travel or take as…
AppointmentsTo cancel or change an appointment, please call the number on your appointment letter as soon as possible.You can also call 09 638 0400 or email scheduling@adhb.govt.nz. Please note that…
Check your referral letter for the location of your appointment.
Auckland City Hospital
Starship Children's Hospital
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Point Chevalier Clinical Centre
Pohutukawa Clinic
Buchanan Centre.
You may want to make a note of any questions you have in advance – it might help to talk to a family member or friend…
When you come for an appointment you will need:
Your appointment letter.
Any medicines that you are currently taking (or a list of them).
Money to pay for any…
You can bring a support person with you, but we ask that, if possible, you bring no more than two people. In some clinical areas it…
If you are bringing children to the clinic, please make sure you supervise them at all times.
Interpreters are also available and free for your appointments at Auckland District Health Board. Advise the ward staff or appointment coordinators that you need an interpreter.
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We try to see people on time but circumstances outside of our control can cause delays. If you have registered at the reception desk and have been…
Each specialist in the hospital has a team of doctors supervised by them who will be responsible for your treatment. You will be seen by a…
The nurse or doctor will explain what treatments or procedures you will be having and ask for your consent before procedures are carried out. For some…
Trainee medical professionals are taught in our hospitals. You may be asked if a trainee can be present at your consultation or involved in your care.…
Yes, please ask any questions you may have.Some useful questions might be:Where can I find more information about this? What is this medication I'm taking, and why…
There are pharmacies at Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre. You can also choose to go to your regular pharmacy.
Ask the doctor what will happen after the appointment, they may want to see you again, or they may refer you back to your GP.
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Greenlane Clinical Centre.
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Yes, we know that you and your family may have many questions for the consultant. It is often hard to remember them during the ward round…
Ward rounds are your opportunity to meet with the senior doctor to discuss your medical care. Also attending are the registrar, junior doctor(s), nursing coordinator, your nurse and…
Auckland City Hospital and grounds are smokefree. Please ask your nurse or doctor if you require support to quit smoking or require nicotine replacement therapy during your stay…
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On your day of discharge , the Transition Lounge is an area where you can wait for discharge paperwork and for your transport home. It provides…
Feeling unwell before your operation? If you have a change in your health that has required medical attention or hospitalisation since your appointment with the surgeon OR have…
We are proud that our volunteers come from all walks of life, all ages and ethnic and religious backgrounds. We seek volunteers who have a mature,…
Please contact Volunteering Auckland for a range of volunteer options in and around Auckland.
Unfortunately, volunteering will not assist you to secure a job at the hospital and we discourage applications from candidates whose motivation is to improve their career…
You can apply for the role of your choice and after a discussion with the Volunteer Manager during an interview, a role can be assigned to…
The shifts available vary depending on the role, program, and hospital priorities. However, most roles operate between 8am and 7.30pm (please see shift times on listed…
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Unfortunately, we are not able to offer short-term, single day volunteering for groups or individuals. This is because of the time it takes – usually up…
Due to the minimum age of 18 and the time commitment required, our volunteer program is not suitable for school community service or Duke of Edinburgh…
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Protect yourself, your whānau, and our vulnerable patients, by getting your seasonal flu vaccination.You can do this at any local GP or pharmacy.
As a member of our staff, you have access to a range of extra support options for when you need help, or when things are tough.…
March 19th 2025
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October 31st 2025
All Registered Nurses practising in maternity settings should attend this study day annually.
Come along to a supportive education day where…
You can pick up free RATs for yourself and household members from COVID-19 testing centres and collection sites including some pharmacies.
Find out about limiting the spread of diseases, healthy environments, and promotion of health and wellbeing in our region at arphs.health.nz
Mpox symptoms typically include a flu-like illness (including fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chills or tiredness) that progresses to blisters, lessions or sores. These skin changes…
Mpox can be spread through:
direct contact with mpox skin lesions or sores, most commonly though sexual or intimate contact.
direct contact with bedding/clothing, towels and some other…
To reduce the risk of catching mpox:
get vaccinated, if you are eligible
make sure you feel healthy and have no mpox sysmptoms before having close physical or…
If you test positive for mpox, public health staff will contact you to provide advice on your symptoms and precautionary measures to prevent spreading mpox to…
A range of learning options are available to PGY1 Interns and PGY2 House Officers at Te Whatu Ora | Te Toka Tumai Auckland to ensure everyone…
Speciality grand rounds are held each week at Te Whatu Ora | Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Aimed at practising doctors, the grand rounds are clinically based…
The RMO Careers Fair is usually held annually and it is for all RMOs and interested medical students in the Auckland region and aims to help…
Developed by CETU, careermed.co.nz helps answer questions about all the major specialties and includes useful video clips, tips and comments by practitioners in the field.
RMO Clinical Handbook 2025
The handbook is designed by and for RMOs to help them with decision-making. The guidelines try to introduce a standard approach across services…
REDCap is a secure web platform for building and managing online databases and surveys. REDCap's streamlined process for rapidly creating and designing projects offers a vast…
ICH-Good Clinical Practice E6 R2 (GCP) is the international ethical and quality standard describing the responsibilities and expectations for the conduct of research involving human participants,…
Te Toka Tumai Auckland terms of trade for clinical trials template.
Writing a study protocol Checklist for interventional study protocols (SPIRIT 2013)Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA 2015).
Patient information and consent.
Physicists for hire.
Point Chevalier Clinical Centre is situated approximately 1km from the Mt Albert train station and also near Pt Chevalier shops, which is a stop for many…
There are a number of parking spaces on-site and mobility parks close to the entrance. If you require any assistance getting out of your vehicle, please…
PSSP is an almost 30-year school-based programme that is delivered in secondary schools throughout the Auckland region. PSSP aims to formalise already existing networks by training…
The Education Unit offer self-testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea at community events and venues targeting our priority populations and communities (in conjunction with clinical support).How does…
Monkeypox (Mpox) is a viral disease that can be passed from person to person, most often through close physical or sexual contact.Find out more.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that is spread by any sexual contact, including oral sex. Its symptoms are often invisible, so people don’t even know…
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. Prophylaxis means to prevent – PrEP is used by people who are HIV-negative to reduce their risk of getting HIV.Find out…
If you are sexually active, it's a good idea to have a test. Find out what options are available to you and how soon you should…
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PrEP is a tablet to reduce your risk of getting HIV. Find out if PrEP is right for you.
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Dr Mike Shepherd has been a Paediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist for 17 years.
Formally Director of Starship Child Health (Medical and Community), Mike has recently held interim…
Awarded Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui | The New Zealand Public Service Medal for 2020.
Margaret completed her nursing training at Middlemore Hospital as a registered general and obstetric…
Mark has worked as an anaesthetist with us since 2005. Prior to his appointment to the role of Chief Quality, Safety and Risk Officer in 2019…
Key roles and responsibilities:
Relationships with mana whenua and Mātā Waka
Cultural support to all staff, patients and their whānau.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Professional accountability and leadership
Health and Safety
Family violence and child protection
Disability and rehabilitation
Corporate governance and risk management.
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Carl was appointed Chief Medical Officer in 2024. A medical graduate of the University of Auckland, he trained as an endocrinologist, general and obstetric medicine specialist…
Cardiology is the medical specialty that looks at all parts of the heart including the heart muscle, the valves inside the heart, the blood vessels that…
This is a specialised department that provides intensive care and high dependency level care for adult patients with conditions related to heart, lung and blood vessel…
The Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS) is the sole provider of cardiology and cardiac surgical services for infants and children with congenital and…
Vascular diseases involve problems with the blood vessels of the body. Most often, vascular disease can slow down or block blood flow inside the arteries and…
Anyone in our team can be nominated as a Local Hero. This includes the clinical people providing direct care, as well as the support staff, those…
Patients, whānau of patients and visitors or kaimahi can all nominate their Local Hero. It could be someone who always has a smile, takes a patient…
You can nominate your Local Hero online. Printed nomination cards are also available in key locations in our hospital buildings. Local Heroes post boxes are located…
Everyone who is nominated as a Local Hero will receive a note of thanks on your behalf. Every month, we will look at all the nominations…
Immunisation saves lives. As well as protecting yourself from dangerous diseases, getting your tamariki immunised is one of the best ways to set them up for…
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Ashs.org.nz is specialist service offering free confidential sexual health care across Tāmaki Makaurau
The Pohutukawa Clinic is a free specialist medical service for anyone age 18 or over who has been sexually assaulted or abused.
National Women's Health provides high-quality health services for women who need maternity, newborn, gynaecology and fertility care.
The Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM) is one of the leading critical care units in New Zealand, located on the 8th floor of Auckland City…
DCCM is staffed by a team of highly experienced and professional doctors and nurses who are supported by other healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, dietitians, pharmacists, radiographers…
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The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society provides ongoing education, leadership in medical settings, clinical research & analysis.
The College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) is the body responsible for intensive care medicine specialist training and education in Australia and New Zealand.
LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages covering the core topics and controversies of critical care.
Critical Care is a high-quality, peer-reviewed, international clinical medical journal.
Critical Care Reviews is a free, not-for-profit, educational critical care project promoting open access to scientific advancement.
A free online resource for Intensive Care Medicine and unofficial fellowship exam (CICM Part 2) preparation resource.
Grief Centre provides support, advice and counselling to help those affected by loss and grief.
The Intensive Care Network (ICN) has been developed to educate, link and stimulate healthcare professionals involved in critical care.
Northern Regional ICU Teaching is designed for the use of trainees who are part of the northern ICU teaching program.
Organ Donation NZ has information on deceased organ and tissue donation and support for families going through the decision-making process of donation.
Radiopaedia is a free educational radiology resource with one of the web's largest collections of radiology cases and reference articles.
Skylight is a national not-for-profit trust that supports children, young people, their family/whanau and friends to navigate through times of trauma, loss and grief.
The Bottom Line was built to create a compendium of landmark papers shaping the way critically ill patients are managed.
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We are open 24/7 365 days a year but closed to visiting between:
8.30am to 11am
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You may be asked to leave briefly…
DCCM information pamphlets
Visiting Information
What do we tell the kids?
Coping with your relative's admission to DCCM
Recovering After Surgery
Percutaneous Tracheostomy (under development).
Traumatic Brain Injury
Sub Arachnoid Haemorrhage
Brain Death.
Further information can be found on healthpoint.co.nz
Patients transferred out of DCCM are followed up by registered nurses working as part of the follow-up service.
A follow-up coordinator liaises with the DCCM nurse consultant. The…
If a patient is not eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand, there will be a charge for intensive care and high dependency services (except…
The Clinical Trials Costing Tool is available from the New Zealand Association of Clinical Research.
The tool aims to provide a resource that:
Provides all parties in the…
Aronui Ora | Maternal Mental Health includes mental health professionals from the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, psychotherapy and nursing. There are team members…
Assertive Community Outreach provides assertive treatment and support to service users with psychotic and mood disorders who have a pattern of problematic engagement with services and/or treatment…
Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre is a specialist 40-bed mental health, recovery-focused, rehabilitation service which provides assessment, treatment and intensive rehabilitation combined with a high level of clinical support in…
Child & Family Unit is an acute psychiatric child and adolescent mental health inpatient unit.
Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro | Māori Mental Health is a kaupapa Māori community mental health service for adults run by Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
Te Whetu Tawera Adult Acute Mental Health Unit is Te Toka Tumai Auckland’s Acute Mental Health Unit for Adults. It has 58 beds, which includes 12…
Community Mental Health Services – Adult provide a range of services for adults with moderate to severe mental illness or psychological distress.
Awhi Mātua | Mental Health Services for Older People provides support to help older people experiencing serious mental health problems reach their best possible function and…
Lotofale Pacific Mental Health Service aims to optimise the mental health and general wellbeing of adult Pacific Islanders in central Auckland who have serious mental health…
Psychiatry – Children's Health provides psychological and emotional assessment and support to tamariki and rangatahi who have medical or surgical problems and their whānau.
Regional Dual Disability Service provides support for people with intellectual disability who also have significant mental health concerns.
Rauaroha Segar House is a specialist psychotherapy service offering an outpatient day programme of therapeutic interventions.
Tū Māia provides mental health assessments for young people with a known or suspected mental health disorder who are engaged in offending behaviours and involved with…
The National Bowel Screening Programme is free for people aged 60 to 74 years. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early…
BreastScreen Aotearoa is New Zealand’s free national breast screening programme for women aged between 45 and 69.
Starship's Blood and Cancer Centre provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and long term follow-up for children and adolescents with cancer and non-malignant haematological conditions.
Cervical Screening is your best protection against cervical cancer. Find out what it is, who needs to screen, when to do it and about the National…
Gastrointestinal Cancer Service specialises in the assessment and management of familial gastrointestinal cancer.
Clinical Haematology specialists provide care in haematology, medical oncology and radiation oncology. We offer inpatient and outpatient care for people with malignant and non-malignant blood problems.
Our Haemophilia Centre provides comprehensive care for people with haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders/diseases.
Medical Oncology uses medicines and drugs to provide cancer treatment.
Radiation Oncology is the branch of medicine specialising in the treatment of cancers (oncology) with the use of radiation. The part of the service that delivers the…
We offer transplant surgery and care to patients with advanced heart or lung disease all across Aotearoa.
The NZ cardiac transplant programme began in 1987 and currently…
Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Day
Updates, tips and tricks from physicians, dieticians and midwives.
Dates: Thursday 14th August 2025
Time: 0800 - 4pm
Location: Clinical Education Centre (CEC) L5, B32,…
Cardiothoracic surgery involves the surgical treatment of organs inside the chest, mostly the heart and lungs.
There are many different types of cardiothoracic surgery, ranging from heart…
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The Kari Centre is a secondary mental health service that provides support for moderate to severe mental health conditions that cause a significant impact on a…
Adult Congenital Heart Disease In Pregnancy
Study Day for Midwives & Nurses working in maternity
2025 TBC
An introduction to ACHD – overview of ACHD conditions and surgeries, caring…
Thursday 20 November
0800-1630
Supporting vaginal birth after C.Section
Working with pain - physiological pain relief including sterile water injections
Jump in, the water’s fine! A waterbirth refresher
Midwifery led care
Perineal…
Doxy-PEP is a new tool that is effective in preventing syphilis and chlamydia for men, transgender women and non-binary people assigned male sex at birth who…
Te Whare Awhina is located on the Auckland City Hospital site and is available to whānau/family who meet the entry criteria.
All bookings must be made via…
Kōrero Mai helps you to have a voice when you are concerned about your, or a loved one's, care.
We know that sometimes it can be difficult…
Our hospital chaplains are trained professionals. They offer pastoral care and spiritual guidance to patients, whanau and staff, available Sunday - Friday 8am - 4pm. Chaplains respect a person's…
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At Te Whatu Ora | Te Toka Tumai Auckland we recognise the value of research for informing clinical practice and improving health outcomes, and we promote…
This page is updated regularly. Please continue to check as new opportunities continue to be announced throughout the calendar year.
If you are preparing to undertake research at Te Toka Tumai Auckland, there are a few things you will need to consider before finalising your research…
The primary function of He Kamaka Waiora Māori Health Research Services is to support research capability and capacity.
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people who have…
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