EchoNorth Ultrasound Specialists

14/10/2025

Today is International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day🕯️

This is a significant and poignant event that aims to raise awareness and to remember babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or in infancy while offering support to grieving families.

If you are grieving, support is here for you. Organisations such as Lullaby Trust NZ and Sands NZ offer compassionate support, guidance, and community🩶

12/10/2025

Today is World Arthritis Day ✨

In New Zealand, more than 700,000 people live with arthritis – that’s 1 in 6 of us.

Arthritis is not just an “older person’s condition” it affects people of all ages, including children and young adults. By increasing understanding and support, we can help break down stigma and ensure better care, access, and quality of life for those impacted💜

09/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day, take a moment to check in with yourself and those around you. Even small steps like talking, listening, or taking a pause can make a big difference. 💚

05/10/2025

Happy Mental Health Awareness Week 💚
Little acts make a big impact, whether it’s a smile, a kōrero, or just a mindful minute on your own, let’s look after our mental wellbeing✨🫶

04/10/2025

02/10/2025

October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, a time to recognise the vital role sonographers play in healthcare and to educate the public about the power of medical ultrasound.

Ultrasound isn’t just about “baby bump” scans—it’s a safe, non-invasive, radiation-free imaging tool used every day in hospitals and clinics across New Zealand to assess and diagnose a wide range of conditions, including:
-- Certain types of cancer
-- Liver disease
-- Muscle and tendon injuries
-- Blood clots (DVTs)
-- Women’s gynaecological health
-- Troublesome gallstones
…and many more.

Ultrasound also guides procedures like biopsies and steroid injections, ensuring accuracy and safety.

This month, we celebrate the amazing technology and the skilled sonographers who make precise, lifesaving imaging possible. 💙

30/09/2025

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every day in Aotearoa, nine people are diagnosed with breast cancer, we stand alongside them and their whānau, and encourage regular screening and early detection as powerful tools in saving lives. 💗

11/08/2025

Endometriosis: Not Just a Pelvic or Reproductive Illness
Endometriosis is often misunderstood as simply a “period issue,” but it's much more than that and deserves a whole‐body conversation.

A Systemic Illness, Not a Local One
While endometriosis does involve tissue growing outside the uterus, research now shows it’s a chronic, systemic disease, not just a gynaecological condition. It triggers widespread inflammation, affects metabolism, the immune system, even gene expression in the brain leading to fatigue, mood disorders, migraines, and more.

Beyond the Pelvis
Yes, endo can affect the ovaries, bowel, bladder, or pelvis, but it can also appear in the lungs, diaphragm and so much more. Its reach isn’t limited.

There Is No Cure! Not Even Hysterectomy
Removing the uterus through a hysterectomy doesn’t cure endometriosis, especially because the disease exists beyond the uterus. Pain relief is not guaranteed, and symptoms often return or persist.

It’s time to break the myths, push for better research, and ensure whole-body care for everyone with endometriosis.

Sign the petition today to demand better care and recognition.
https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/people-with-endometriosis-deserve-better-demand-review-of-the-national-guidelines

25/06/2025

EchoNorth are so proud to continue our long-time association with Hockey Northland!!💙

🤝We're excited to announce the renewal of our partnership with Angela and the team at EchoNorth Ultrasound Specialists! 🎉 Their continued support plays a vital role in helping us grow and strengthen the hockey community here in Northland.

With a multi-year commitment locked in, we're looking forward to many successful seasons ahead 🏑💙

08/06/2025

This Men’s Health Week, take a moment and ask yourself, am I really looking after myself?

It’s not just about physical health, your mental wellbeing counts too. Book a check-up, get active, eat fresh, talk honestly and check in on your mates

A simple kōrero could make all the difference. Do it for you and do it for your whānau💚Men's Health Week NZ

01/06/2025

Happy Kings Birthday. Today, Aotearoa comes together to honour King Charles III and our shared heritage, history, and future. The team at EchoNorth Ultrasound hope you're enjoying a well earned long weekend and taking a moment to connect with your loved ones👑

EchoNorth will be closed today but we will be open tomorrow Tuesday 3rd June at 8:00am

30/05/2025

As we wrap up the end of our first Pink for a Purpose month, we're proud to share that we raised over $500 in support of breast cancer awareness! 💗

Throughout the month we wore pink proudly, sold over 100 raffle tickets, raised awareness and most importantly we made a difference.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, donated, shared, and supported💕