Te Whatu Ora is pleased to confirm the old x-ray equipment in Stratford is being upgraded to a new digital unit. This upgrade includes building works to future-proof the x-ray room.
From 15 August-10 November 2025, the Stratford x-ray facility and service will be unavailable. To ensure continuity of care, additional appointments are available at:
Te Whatu Ora acknowledge this may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your patience. The result will be a modern radiology unit that better serves the Taranaki community.
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