Health news

Sunday 18 July 2021

Sunday 18 July 2021 – 8.00pm  Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 2»

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Sunday 18 July 2021Quick Read

If you missed the earlier clinic, here’s your chance to see a health professional in Westport this afternoon.... read more about ***A second Urgent Care health clinic is being held in Westport from 2pm – 4pm this afternoon***»

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Sunday 18 July 2021

Westport Buller Health evacuated 11 patients last night to Club Buller in Queen Street. An additional six patients were... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 1 – Sunday 18 July 11.30am»

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Sunday 18 July 2021Quick Read

Anyone with urgent health needs is welcome to attend. No appointments needed – people will be seen in order of... read more about  ***An Urgent Care health clinic is being held in Westport from 11am – 1pm today***»

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Sunday 18 July 2021Quick Read

As flood waters have continued to rise in many areas, a precautionary Boil Water Notice has been put in place by the... read more about ***BOIL WATER NOTICE IN PLACE FOR WESTPORT, CARTERS BEACH & SURROUNDS***»

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Saturday 17 July 2021Quick Read

Due to rising flood waters, eleven patients, staff and supplies from Buller Health have relocated to Club Buller in... read more about ***BULLER HEALTH HAS BEEN EVACUATED***»

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Saturday 17 July 2021Quick Read

Please keep Te Nīkau free for those who need Urgent Care this weekend. The Unplanned Care Clinic has reduced capacity... read more about Please keep Te Nīkau Hospital free for those who need urgent care»

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Thursday 15 July 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Ralph La Salle, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB invites remaining Group 3 Coasters to book their COVID-19 appointments»

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Tuesday 13 July 2021Quick Read

Following an increase in viral respiratory illness being seen in the community, West Coast DHB has made changes to... read more about West Coast DHB makes changes to visiting as cases of respiratory illness rise in community»

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Saturday 10 July 2021Quick Read

A common winter virus called RSV is currently spreading across New Zealand and making babies/pēpi sick. RSV is... read more about Help keep our tamariki well by keeping bugs like RSV away from babies/pēpi»

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Wednesday 23 June 2021Quick Read

Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics ready to visit rural Coast communities Please attribute the following to Ralph La... read more about Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics ready to visit rural Coast communities»

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Monday 21 June 2021Quick Read

West Coast DHB set to turn on Caller ID across the Coast West Coast DHB will be turning on the Caller ID function for... read more about West Coast DHB set to turn on Caller ID across the Coast»

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Tuesday 8 June 2021Quick Read

Following confirmation today that the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation (NZNO) strike will go ahead as planned from... read more about Contingency plans in place for NZNO strike at Canterbury & West Coast DHBs»

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Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read

Due to the community outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria, anyone who has travelled to and spent time in the Greater... read more about Melbourne travellers asked to get tested and self-isolate»

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Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read

Having received an official strike notice in mid-May confirming that New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation nurses,... read more about Contingency Planning at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs for the 9 June NZNO strike well underway»

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Wednesday 26 May 2021

MEDIA RELEASE 26 May 2021 For immediate release National Bowel Screening Programme coming to the West Coast Taking a... read more about National Bowel Screening Programme coming to the West Coast»

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Thursday 6 May 2021Quick Read

MEDIA RELEASE 6 May 2021 West Coast DHB appoints construction contractor for the new Buller Health facility West Coast... read more about West Coast DHB appoints construction contractor for the new Buller Health facility»

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Wednesday 5 May 2021Quick Read

MEDIA RELEASE 5 May 2021 COVID-19 vaccination programme roll-out expanding across the Coast Please attribute the... read more about COVID-19 vaccination programme roll-out expanding across the Coast»

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Friday 9 April 2021Quick Read

MEDIA RELEASE 8 April 2021 COVID-19 vaccination programme roll-out to commence on the Coast next week Please attribute... read more about COVID-19 vaccination programme roll-out to commence on the Coast next week»

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Thursday 11 March 2021Quick Read

MEDIA RELEASE 11 March 2021 Blessing of new Haast Health Centre set for tomorrow Tomorrow’s blessing of the new Haast... read more about Blessing of new Haast Health Centre set for tomorrow»

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Monday 8 March 2021Quick Read

Media Release 8 March 2021 West Coat DHB health facilities return to Alert Level 1 restrictions With the drop back down... read more about West Coat DHB health facilities return to Alert Level 1 restrictions»

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Sunday 28 February 2021Quick Read

Sunday 28 February 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at West Coast DHB facilities... read more about Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at West Coast DHB facilities tomorrow»

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Tuesday 16 February 2021Quick Read

With the recent changes to the national Alert Levels, the most important thing for the public to do right now is to... read more about Changes to national Alert Levels a timely reminder to follow COVID-19 protocols»

Tags COVID-19 Newsfacilitieshand hygienemasksphysical distancingTe Nīkau Grey Hospital & Health Centrevisitors

Thursday 24 December 2020Quick Read

The highlights of a kiwi Christmas can range from camping in the backyard to a trip to the beach. But one thing that... read more about Serving up a festive treat for West Coast patients»

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Wednesday 23 December 2020

A message from Board Chair, Sir John Hansen Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs I am very... read more about Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury & West Coast DHBs»

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Monday 21 December 2020Quick Read

This edition of Focus on People is the West Coast Health System’s Quality Accounts 2020 publication which provides a... read more about Focus on People – Quality Accounts Newsletter for 2020»

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Monday 14 December 2020Quick Read

Inpatient falls continue to be the major serious adverse event reported by West Coast DHB for the 2019/20 financial... read more about West Coast Serious Adverse Events 2019/20»

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Monday 14 December 2020Quick Read

We are pleased to confirm that on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 from 8.30am onwards, you will find us in our new Haast... read more about Move to new Haast Health Centre set for tomorrow»

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Tuesday 1 December 2020Quick Read

Please attribute to Andrew Brant, Acting Chief Executive, West Coast District Health Board The planned demolition... read more about Demolition activities needed to make way for the new Buller Health Centre well underway»

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Thursday 12 November 2020Quick Read

With the influx of visitors expected on the Coast this weekend, the West Coast DHB is setting up a COVID-19 testing... read more about Busy weekend of events offers a timely reminder to stay home if you are unwell»

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Wednesday 28 October 2020Quick Read

Spring is the perfect time to be out in the garden. It’s also the perfect time for enthusiastic gardeners to risk... read more about Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring»

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Tuesday 13 October 2020Quick Read

If you’re between 15 and 30 years old and haven’t had your MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, or you’re not... read more about Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles»

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Thursday 13 August 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Graham Roper, Medical Director – West Coast District Health Board Following New... read more about West Coast DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities following Alert level 2 announcement»

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Monday 27 July 2020Quick Read

The new Greymouth hospital and health centre, Te Nīkau, opens its doors to the public on Wednesday 29 July. Until that... read more about Te Nīkau, Grey Hospital & Health Centre – open to the public from Wednesday»

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Tuesday 21 July 2020Quick Read

The first services start moving in from this Thursday 23 July, with the final services due to open in the new facility... read more about Countdown on until services start moving into the new Te Nīkau Grey Hospital & Health Centre»

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Friday 17 July 2020Quick Read

“The final sign off for funding for the first stage of demolition which will see some of the existing buildings... read more about Demolition to start to make way for new Buller Health Centre»

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Monday 29 June 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB bringing its cleaning, orderly and grounds services in-house West Coast DHB has announced that it is... read more about West Coast DHB bringing its cleaning, orderly and grounds services in-house»

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Thursday 11 June 2020Quick Read

Under Alert Level 1, the public can expect to see fewer restrictions in place in terms of physical distancing... read more about Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 for West Coast DHB facilities»

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Friday 5 June 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB has created QR codes for use with the NZ COVID Tracer App and you will be able to find posters at the... read more about If you have the NZ COVID Tracer App, you can now scan as you enter West Coast DHB facilities»

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Friday 5 June 2020Quick Read

Westport and Greymouth Community Based Assessment Centres (CBACs) will be closed from Monday, 8 June 2020. David Smith,... read more about Westport and Greymouth CBACs to close next week»

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