Navy Hospital Hyperbaric Unit

Details

Name :

Navy Hospital Hyperbaric Unit

Address  :

91 Calliope Road
Private Bag 32901
Devonport

Town  :

Auckland

State  :

Auckland

Country  :

NEW ZEALAND

Post Code:

1309

Phone  :

64 9 445 5922

Web URL  :


Description

Mission Statement
To provide Defence with the best hyperbaric service possible

Vision Statement
The Navy Hospital Hyperbaric Unit will provide quality hyperbaric medicine expertise through training and support for military and civilian diving operations and will promote hyperbaric services to the community
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