Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Speech-language therapists are trained healthcare providers who work with people who have communication or swallowing disorders. We also work with the person's whānau (family) to overcome the problems.
To contact the Speech-Language Therapy Department at Whanganui Hospital:
8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Speech-language therapy involves the diagnosis, treatment, and management of speech, language, and swallowing problems.
We often see people with:
Our services include:
You can be referred to Speech-language therapy services by your healthcare provider or other health professional involved in your care.