Patient Stories
Every Second Counts
When Gwyn Burton set out for a hike with a friend one morning he could never have imagined that by the end of the day his life would depend on the skill and bravery of the Hawke’s Bay Helicopter service. Continue reading →
Tree Trunk Injury After Fall
Callum Johnstone was making the most of his school holidays on a friend’s rural property at Ngatapa, northwest of Napier. He was playing with two friends near a river when he slipped on a tree trunk... Continue reading →
A Personal Thank You
Mike Martin had been competing in a trail bike ride when he hit a steep dirt bump on the track. Read Mike's personal thank you to the Trust Continue reading →
Horse Riding Accident
In late March Lauren and her friend, Sian, had spent the day riding their ponies and were heading home. All of a sudden Lauren’s pony, ‘Solomon’ started to buck. On the fourth buck Lauren went flying to the ground. Continue reading →
Waimarama Evacuation In Storm
Having your first child in theory is meant to be a planned and rehearsed event with bags packed and a drive to the hospital. However for Emma and Brendon Dawson the timing of the birth of their first child, Zoe was an interesting adventure. Continue reading →
