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Monday 24 January 2022

Under the RED setting, it’s business as usual with surgery and outpatient appointments going ahead, and only minor... read more about Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors»

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Tuesday 18 January 2022Quick Read

The addition of a West Coast location of interest to the Ministry of Health’s website offers a timely reminder of the... read more about West Coast location of interest offers a timely reminder to follow public health advice»

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Friday 14 January 2022Quick Read

From Monday, parents or caregivers of 5 to 11-year-olds can start booking their tamariki in to be immunised against... read more about Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations»

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Tuesday 21 December 2021

West Coast DHB’s Director of Allied Health, Scientific and Technical, Jane George, said that an all of health system... read more about West Coast’s health agencies working together to support COVID-19 Care in the Community»

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Tuesday 7 December 2021Quick Read

It’s still on! Despite a slight stall late last week we’ve hit the 90% first dose mark, so if the momentum... read more about Coasters who are fully vaccinated still have a chance to win a car or ute»

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Friday 3 December 2021Quick Read

Please attribute to Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health. The transition to the traffic light system is a... read more about Introduction of the traffic light system is a timely reminder to get tested if you have visited a location of interest»

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Thursday 2 December 2021Quick Read

C’mon Coasters, we can do this! You’ve got until the end of tomorrow (Friday December 3rd) to get your first... read more about 24 hours to go!»

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Wednesday 1 December 2021

Encouraging staff to get vaccinated has meant our team will be 100% double vaccinated by Christmas, says Westfleet... read more about Encourage your staff to get vaccinated today!»

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Tuesday 23 November 2021

West Coasters have only one more week to get their first COVID-19 vaccination in order to be fully vaccinated for... read more about Double vaxxed before Christmas – the deadline is looming»

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Friday 5 November 2021Quick Read

Ideas to aid wellbeing are being sought from the South Westland community.  Recognising the financial and... read more about Funding available for community wellbeing initiatives»

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Thursday 4 November 2021

The West Coast District Health Board, the region’s three Mayors and other well-known locals are joining forces to... read more about Push to lift vaccination rates on the South Island’s West Coast»

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Friday 29 October 2021Quick Read

Please note:  The info on this page has now been removed as it is no longer current and keeping it posted here could... read more about West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 testing clinics»

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Thursday 28 October 2021Quick Read

With the overnight news that two cases of Delta COVID-19 have been identified in Canterbury, the most important thing... read more about Cases of Delta COVID-19 in Canterbury a timely reminder to get tested if you are unwell»

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Wednesday 27 October 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 vaccination team is heading to Runanga and Hokitika later this week»

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Monday 18 October 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Fresh mountain air and free vaccinations on offer at New Zealand’s highest vaccination drive-through clinic»

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Thursday 14 October 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Come on West Coasters let’s get ready for the summer holidays!»

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Wednesday 13 October 2021Quick Read

West Coast DHB has begun consulting on its proposal to dispose of surplus DHB property. The West Coast DHB Board... read more about West Coast DHB begins consultation on its proposal to dispose of surplus DHB property»

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Monday 11 October 2021

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB calls on Coasters to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Super Saturday»

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Friday 8 October 2021Quick Read

The July 2021 flooding event in Buller came at a time when many locals were still dealing with the effects of the 2020... read more about Buller Men’s Health & Wellbeing:  Adapting positively to a changed reality»

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Wednesday 6 October 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Appointment bookings for this weekend’s Hokitika COVID-19 vaccination clinics steady»

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Tuesday 5 October 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s weekend COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Westport offered flexibility»

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Thursday 30 September 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Call to arms goes out to the Westport community to get their free COVID-19 vaccinations»

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Tuesday 28 September 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Buller community encouraged to book in for their free COVID-19 vaccinations»

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Thursday 23 September 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB confirms details of October drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events»

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Monday 20 September 2021Quick Read

Wellbeing representatives are concerned that COVID-19 lockdown stresses on top of flooding issues are stretching Buller... read more about Free stress and wellbeing training courses in Buller»

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Tuesday 7 September 2021

Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, West Coast DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller: Under... read more about COVID-19 Delta Alert Level 2 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast»

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Wednesday 1 September 2021Quick Read

COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3,... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast»

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Wednesday 1 September 2021

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Appointments for this week’s Greymouth drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events filling up»

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Monday 30 August 2021Quick Read

Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s initial Greymouth drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event well attended»

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Wednesday 25 August 2021Quick Read

West Coast DHB planning drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events across the Coast Please attribute the following to... read more about West Coast DHB planning drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events across the Coast»

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Thursday 19 August 2021Quick Read

Due to the community outbreak of COVID-19 in Auckland, anyone who has travelled to any of the locations of interest in... read more about Auckland and Coromandel travellers asked to get tested and self-isolate»

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Wednesday 18 August 2021

Information for visitors and patients West Coast DHB has reinstated its no-visitor policy across all facilities from... read more about West Coast DHB Alert Level 4 information for visitors and patients»

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Friday 13 August 2021

Canterbury and the West Coast DHBs are implementing contingency plans for the strike action planned by New Zealand... read more about Canterbury and West Coast DHBs planning for 19 August NZNO and MERAS strikes well underway»

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Monday 9 August 2021Quick Read

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs are implementing contingency plans for a planned eight-hour strike by midwife members of... read more about Canterbury and West Coast DHBs planning for the 10/11 August MERAS midwives’ strikes»

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Friday 6 August 2021Quick Read

Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB. Zero fees for GP and Nurse Practitioner... read more about Access to free GP consultations for flood affected patients remain in place»

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Friday 30 July 2021

Please attribute comment to Phil Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB Flood event. From 4pm this afternoon... read more about All services back in Buller Health Centre from 4pm today»

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Monday 26 July 2021

Monday 26 July 2021 – 2.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB Flood... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 7»

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Friday 23 July 2021

Friday 23 July 2021 – 6.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB Thank you... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 6»

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Wednesday 21 July 2021

Wednesday 21 July 2021 – 6.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 5»

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Tuesday 20 July 2021

Tuesday 20 July 2021 – 6.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB ... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 4»

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