Why ICU?
The Intensive Care Unit in any hospital is a cauldron of emotions. For some, lives are saved and second chances are given. For others, it is a place where difficult decisions have to be made. Making sure ICU care in Taranaki is the best it can be is incredibly important to those families that find themselves needing the service.
The New East Wing Building will be home to a brand new ICU. One that will give better privacy for patients, better equipment for staff, and a better experience for whānau.
We know that rural communities would be disproportionatly disadvantaged if our intensive care patients had to go to Wellington.
Dr. Jonathan Albrett
Head of ICU
How can you help?
The government is investing $400 million in the New East Wing Building for Taranaki, which will provide an ICU that has 18 individual patient rooms. These rooms will help reduce the spread of any contagious disease and protect our sickest patients.
By donating to the ICU, you will be helping provide:
- more advanced equipment for patient care
- a comfortable and relaxing whānau room
- an inviting envoronment for better patient and carer well-being
- a future-proofed department with room to grow
Secure online donation
You can donate online using our secure payment platform. Fill in your details below and you will be taken to our secure payment partner - Windcave. Taranaki Health Foundation does not store any of your payment details.
Or if you would prefer...
We accept donations by direct bank transfer. If you would prefer to do this, please use the following details:
Account name: Taranaki Health Foundation
Account number: 15 3942 0837510 00
Reference: YOUR NAME
(Please contact us directly for a receipt as we will not have your address)
Your business can help too
Local businesses can make an incredible difference. Not only financially but also with in-kind gifts. If you work for, or own a business that is keen to give back to the community, then contact us today. A gift to healthcare is a gift to the whole community.