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Hato Hone St John urges Kiwis to be ready to save the ones they love

Gerard Campbell |

When a medical emergency strikes someone you love, knowing what to do can be the difference between life and loss; whether it is a parent, a child, a friend, or a neighbour, every New Zealander has the power to help save a life. ...

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UPDATE: AMBULANCE STAFF RESPOND TO INCIDENT AT AUCKLAND AIRPORT

BEVERLEY TSE |

Hato Hone St John has attended an incident at Auckland International Airport involving an aircraft that landed at the international terminal. ...

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AMBULANCE STAFF RESPOND TO INCIDENT AT AUCKLAND AIRPORT

BEVERLEY TSE |

Hato Hone St John can confirm it is responding to an incident at Auckland International Airport involving an aircraft that has landed at the international terminal. ...

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Extended Care Paramedics caring for patients at home and easing pressure on Emergency Departments

Monique Baldwin |

Extended Care Paramedics (ECPs) are becoming a vital part of New Zealand’s health system, helping patients receive treatment in their own homes while reducing unnecessary pressure on busy emergency departments....

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Hato Hone St John records busiest winter ever, while new initiatives help ease some pressure on hospitals

Monique Baldwin |

Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) ambulance service has experienced its busiest winter on record, with July and August marking the two heaviest months for ambulance callouts in the service’s history....

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Hato Hone St John operations at the new Waihī station have begun

Charlotte Newman |

Waihī residents will now see ambulance crews and Community Health volunteers working out of the newly built Hato Hone ki Waihīhī (St John Waihī) ambulance station, following a blessing of the property....

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New technology to help emergency services locate people faster – a welcome advancement, says Hato Hone St John

Monique Baldwin |

Hato Hone St John welcomes the introduction of the new Device Location Information (DLI) service, which expands on the existing Emergency Caller Location Information service enhancing the ability of emergency services to rapidly locate individuals in life-threatening situations....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN PAVES NEW DIRECTION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH

BEVERLEY TSE |

In mid-July, Hato Hone St John’s governance group, approved a new direction for the Community Health arm of the organisation, as part of a new 10-year strategy designed to significantly enhance the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders. ...

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Hato Hone St John & MAS join forces to empower Kiwis with life-saving skills

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John is proud to announce a new partnership with MAS (Medical Assurance Society), who will serve as the principal sponsor of their 3 Steps for Life programme - a nationwide initiative that teaches New Zealanders how to respond confidently and effectively to cardiac arrest emergencies. ...

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Northland’s community resilience bolstered by three new Hato Hone St John ambulances

Charlotte Newman |

Northland now has three new ambulances serving the region thanks to the generosity of Hato Hone St John’s (HHStJ) longtime funder Grassroots Trust. ...

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