Latest news from St John

One week on: St John reflects on the courage and commitment of first responders

NGAIRE JONES | March 22, 2019

On Friday 15 March 2019, St John responded to one of New Zealand’s worst mass casualty incidents, responding over 50 staff to triage, treat and transport dozens of patients whose injuries ranged from minor through to those with critical gun-shot wounds. There were 50 fatalities....

Whangarei Hospital welcomes Friends of the Emergency Department

BEVERLEY TSE | March 18, 2019

From today, patients and staff at the Whangarei Hospital Emergency Department will have the support of a new group of friends from St John....

UPDATE - FIREARMS INCIDENT IN CENTRAL CHRISTCHURCH

NGAIRE JONES | March 15, 2019

St John has transferred multiple patients to Christchurch Hospital and local medical facilities. Patient injuries ranged from minor through to those with critical gun shot wounds. There have been multiple fatalities....

FIREARMS INCIDENT IN CENTRAL CHRISTCHURCH

BEVERLEY TSE | March 15, 2019

St John was notified of a firearms incident in Central Christchurch at 1.53pm Friday afternoon. ...

St John pushes for first aid training to be compulsory in schools - starting with a Christchurch pilot

Beverley Tse | March 11, 2019

St John continues to advocate for CPR and lifesaving first aid skills to be taught and included in the national school curriculum...

ST JOHN HEALTH SHUTTLE SERVICE LAUNCHES IN PUKEKOHE

Beverley Tse | February 25, 2019

Residents in Pukekohe who face challenges getting to their local doctor or medical appointments at the hospital can now access the St John Health Shuttle service for a koha or gold coin donation....

St John ready for the busiest night of the year

NGAIRE JONES | December 27, 2018

As we head into the summer holiday season, St John is preparing for the busiest night of the year. 111 calls to the ambulance service triple on New Year’s Eve, and St John is all set to keep New Zealanders safe by planning extra resources for the big night, with over 105 additional frontline personnel, and 80 additional response vehicles ready to attend to the public. ...