Naval Health Unit

Naval Health Unit
Royal New Zealand Navy
Geography
Location	Devonport Naval Base, Auckland, New Zealand
Links
Lists	Hospitals in New Zealand

The Naval Health Unit (previously known as the Navy Hospital or the Royal New Zealand Navy Hospital (RNZNH)) is the healthcare facility of the New Zealand Navy. It is located in Devonport, on Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. The hospital specialises in surgery and hyperbaric treatment.

History

Founded in 1941, the Naval Health Unit was constructed on the cliff overlooking the naval base. It expanded in the early 1980s with a new wing and started hiring civilian staff in the 1990s. As of 2008, the hospital was treating both military and civilian patients and was operating as an accredited part of the New Zealand health system.

Facilities

Hyperbaric Unit

The hospital is New Zealand's leader in diving and hyperbaric medical training and expertise. It has the only facility in the North Island to treat diving-related emergencies, such as decompression sickness. The 'Slark' Hyperbaric Unit is used for both emergency treatment and non-urgent Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for general medical needs, including use by the public.

External links

• Official website