Tauranga Hospital

Rachel Bakker-smithy 

on Google

3 weeks ago

I have always had good things to say about our hospital...but not the last time I had to visit. I was bought in by ambulance with serious breathing issues. In the ambulance I was on Oxygen but once dropped off that was it. I was left in the in the ambulance bay by the doors. It was a very cold night, which didn't help my breathing. Every time an ambulance came in the doors opened and I froze. I was left there for 7 and a half hours. I had to ask three times for a blanket. After a chest x-ray and a few questions they said the... read more

Betty Atkinson 

on Google

4 weeks ago

I recently spent four nights in ward 1D after being admitted by ambulance to ED. I was impressed with the team spirit amongst the staff and the care of each patient, whatever shift it was. Well done to you all for your teamwork and dedication to your calling. 

Kristina Wainwright 

on Google

2 months ago

I have been to Tauranga Hospital several times and always been happy with the care I have received. But this last month I was diagnosed with uterus cancer and the female doctor I had was so negative about my prognosis, even before I had my petscan. I have been in agony this last month thinking I haven't long to go. The cancer nurse have been very supportive and helpful. I still don't know how serious this is, and for anybody who get a cancer diagnos would know, it's very scary. I had the same cancer many years ago, and it ha... read more

Stacey Shramka 

on Google

2 months ago

Waiting in E.D really itchy and swollen puffy eyes and lips without seeing a doctor, watching everyone else get prioritised over me regardless of the fact most of them were seen before me . Worst hospital E.D treatment ever. Am so making a formal complaint because apparently an allergic reaction isn’t severe enough to be treated so left but when I’ve been to other hospitals I’ve been straight in . 

blue 

on Google

2 months ago

My nana was taken off oxygen despite having pneumonia and COPD. She began struggling to breathe, and the nurses refused to believe she needed it back on. She was in respiratory distress, and I had to fight for them to help her. This was unsafe, neglectful, and terrifying.