Tuesday 28 June 2022
Te Tai Poutini (West Coast) whānau and the wider community have an exciting opportunity to help co-design a new... read more about Shaping the future of mental health support for young Coasters»
Health news
234 news items.
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Second COVID-19 booster available from tomorrow
Monday 27 June 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast DHB. From tomorrow, Tuesday 28 June 2022, a second... read more about Second COVID-19 booster available from tomorrow»
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New Buller facility name released – Te Rau Kawakawa
Thursday 23 June 2022Quick Read
The name Te Rau Kawakawa has been gifted to the new Buller facility by mana whenua Ngati Waewae, and the West Coast DHB... read more about New Buller facility name released – Te Rau Kawakawa»
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Buller Health’s Foote Ward closed for admission this weekend
Friday 10 June 2022Quick Read
Due to an increase in staff sickness from COVID and winter related illnesses, the acute inpatient beds in Buller... read more about Buller Health’s Foote Ward closed for admission this weekend»
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Ngakawau Clinic update
Friday 10 June 2022Quick Read
From today (10/06/2022), patients registered with West Coast DHB’s Ngakawau Clinic are set to see some short-term... read more about Ngakawau Clinic update»
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Temporary changes to GP appointments at Reefton Health
Tuesday 7 June 2022Quick Read
From today, patients registered with West Coast DHB’s Reefton Health are set to see some short-term changes to the... read more about Temporary changes to GP appointments at Reefton Health»
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Westport’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic set to close
Wednesday 1 June 2022Quick Read
In response to a reduction in demand, the last COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Westport’s Masonic Lodge is set to take... read more about Westport’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic set to close»
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“Contact your general practice team first” is the message from clinicians as we head into winter
Tuesday 31 May 2022Quick Read
In response to a significant demand for health care services, West Coasters are being asked to contact their general... read more about “Contact your general practice team first” is the message from clinicians as we head into winter»
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Temporary changes to health care appointments at Lake Brunner Clinic
Friday 27 May 2022Quick Read
From today, patients registered with West Coast DHB’s Lake Brunner Clinic are set to see some short-term changes to... read more about Temporary changes to health care appointments at Lake Brunner Clinic»
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West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy
Tuesday 17 May 2022Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast DHB West Coast DHB is updating its visitor... read more about West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy»
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Stay safe under Orange
Tuesday 10 May 2022Quick Read
While the country in “Orange” is slightly more relaxed, it is still very important to do what we can to stay well,... read more about Stay safe under Orange»
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Canterbury and West Coast DHBs preparing for planned PSA strike
Monday 9 May 2022Quick Read
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs are preparing for further planned industrial action by the Public Service Association.... read more about Canterbury and West Coast DHBs preparing for planned PSA strike»
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Delays expected in the return of residents to a refurbished Ziman House
Tuesday 3 May 2022Quick Read
The re-opening of Reefton’s Ziman House will be delayed while a recruitment process to staff the facility is... read more about Delays expected in the return of residents to a refurbished Ziman House»
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Access to abortion services now more accessible for West Coasters
Tuesday 26 April 2022Quick Read
West Coast DHB has recently implemented abortion services on the West Coast for pregnancies less than 12 weeks. This... read more about Access to abortion services now more accessible for West Coasters»
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Greymouth Rest Homes work together to solve staffing shortage
Tuesday 26 April 2022Quick Read
Some residents of two Greymouth rest homes are being temporarily relocated from one facility to the other to address... read more about Greymouth Rest Homes work together to solve staffing shortage»
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Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Monday 11 April 2022Quick Read
With the weather cooling down, the COVID-19 vaccination clinics are now moving back indoors. The venue remains the same... read more about Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics»
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West Coasters asked to be patient and kind when accessing their general practice for health care
Friday 8 April 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Dr Graham Roper, Incident Controller for West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 Response Emergency Operations... read more about West Coasters asked to be patient and kind when accessing their general practice for health care»
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Influenza vaccinations now available on the Coast
Wednesday 6 April 2022Quick Read
There may be higher rates of influenza in New Zealand this winter with our borders reopening. Influenza can cause... read more about Influenza vaccinations now available on the Coast»
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Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Monday 4 April 2022Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE 2 April 2022 For immediate release The West Coast DHB is scaling down the number of mass COVID-19... read more about Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics»
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West Coast DHB moves to support local Rest Home
Thursday 31 March 2022Quick Read
West Coast DHB Chief Executive, Dr Peter Bramley, has today announced that following discussions with the Board of... read more about West Coast DHB moves to support local Rest Home»
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Novovax COVID-19 vaccine available this week
Monday 21 March 2022Quick Read
The Novovax COVID-19 vaccine will be available at ANZAC Park, Turumaha St, Greymouth on Wednesdays, starting 23... read more about Novovax COVID-19 vaccine available this week»
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West Coast patients to benefit from new CT scanner
Friday 18 March 2022Quick Read
Care for patients on the West Coast is set to benefit from a brand new state-of-the-art Computed Tomography Scanner... read more about West Coast patients to benefit from new CT scanner»
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Temporary changes to Lake Brunner Clinic hours starting from today
Friday 18 March 2022Quick Read
From today, West Coast DHB is making some temporary changes to Lake Brunner Clinic’s opening hours. “These changes... read more about Temporary changes to Lake Brunner Clinic hours starting from today»
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RAT test collection sites open across Coast
Friday 4 March 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, EOC Incident Controller, West Coast DHB. Now we are in phase three of the Omicron... read more about RAT test collection sites open across Coast»
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Tomorrow’s industrial action called off – services starting to be reinstated at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs
Thursday 3 March 2022Quick Read
An Employment Court ruling has called a stop to tomorrow’s planned strike by Allied, Public Health, Scientific and... read more about Tomorrow’s industrial action called off – services starting to be reinstated at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»
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Temporary relocation of Reefton’s Ziman House residents
Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read
There has been a decision to relocate the 10 residents who live at the Ziman House rest home within Reefton Hospital... read more about Temporary relocation of Reefton’s Ziman House residents»
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West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy
Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Incident Controller, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs Emergency... read more about West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy»
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COVID-19 testing capacity set to increase today
Wednesday 23 February 2022Quick Read
To be attributed to Tracey Maisey, ECC Incident Controller, Canterbury & West Coast DHBs. In preparation for an... read more about COVID-19 testing capacity set to increase today»
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Greymouth COVID-19 vaccination clinic to temporarily relocate
Friday 18 February 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, West Coast DHB’s Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response.... read more about Greymouth COVID-19 vaccination clinic to temporarily relocate»
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Buller Health services moving back Monday/Tuesday
Sunday 13 February 2022
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB The Buller Health services which had been... read more about Buller Health services moving back Monday/Tuesday»
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Buller Medical is open at the Masonic Lodge, 51 Russell Street, Westport
Friday 11 February 2022Quick Read
Our Buller Medical team are available for appointments today, tomorrow and Sunday at the Masonic Lodge, 51 Russell... read more about Buller Medical is open at the Masonic Lodge, 51 Russell Street, Westport»
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Health advice during Buller flooding event – update 2
Thursday 10 February 2022
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB Buller Health has now relocated all health... read more about Health advice during Buller flooding event – update 2»
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** BULLER HEALTH HAS EVACUATED **
Thursday 10 February 2022Quick Read
Buller Health has relocated health services to the Masonic Lodge, 51 Russell Street, Westport. If you live north of... read more about ** BULLER HEALTH HAS EVACUATED **»
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Health advice during flooding event – update 1
Thursday 10 February 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB West Coast DHB staff are preparing to... read more about Health advice during flooding event – update 1»
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West Coast weather event update, Saturday 5 February 7pm
Saturday 5 February 2022
Please attribute to Lee Harris, Duty Public Information Manager, West Coast DHB West Coast weather event update,... read more about West Coast weather event update, Saturday 5 February 7pm»
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West Coast weather event update, Saturday 5 February 12.30pm
Saturday 5 February 2022
Please attribute to Lee Harris, Duty Public Information Manager, West Coast DHB West Coast weather event update,... read more about West Coast weather event update, Saturday 5 February 12.30pm»
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Health advice during severe weather event – update 4
Friday 4 February 2022
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB Today our West Coast DHB teams have again... read more about Health advice during severe weather event – update 4»
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** BULLER HEALTH IS EVACUATING **
Friday 4 February 2022Quick Read
Buller Health is relocating health services to the Holcim site on 901 Cape Fowlwind Road, Cape Fowlwind. While... read more about ** BULLER HEALTH IS EVACUATING **»
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Health advice during severe weather event – update 3
Thursday 3 February 2022
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB Today our West Coast DHB teams have continued... read more about Health advice during severe weather event – update 3»
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Health advice during severe weather event – update 2
Wednesday 2 February 2022
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB West Coast DHB continues to prepare for and... read more about Health advice during severe weather event – update 2»
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