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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115 news items.
Featured – Health news
Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles
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»
Featured – Health news
West Coast DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities following Alert level 2 announcement
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»
Featured – CE Update
CE Update – 29 July 2020
Wednesday 29 July 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB's own newsletter. In this July edition of the CE Update, Chief Executive David Meates gives a special... read more about CE Update – 29 July 2020»
Featured – Health news
Te Nikau, Grey Hospital & Health Centre – open to the public from Wednesday
Monday 27 July 2020Quick Read
The new Greymouth hospital and health centre, Te Nikau, opens its doors to the public on Wednesday 29 July. Until that... read more about Te Nikau, Grey Hospital & Health Centre – open to the public from Wednesday»
Featured – Facilities News
Countdown on until services start moving into the new Te Nikau Grey Hospital & Health Centre
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 Nikau Grey Hospital & Health Centre»
Featured – Health news
Demolition to start to make way for new Buller Health Centre
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»
Featured – Media release
West Coast DHB bringing its cleaning, orderly and grounds services in-house
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»
Featured – Health news
Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 for West Coast DHB facilities
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»
Featured – Health news
If you have the NZ COVID Tracer App, you can now scan as you enter West Coast DHB facilities
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»
Featured – Health news
Westport and Greymouth CBACs to close next week
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»
Featured – Health news
Further changes made to West Coast CBACs
Tuesday 2 June 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB recently signalled it would be reviewing the operation of its COVID-19 testing facilities in line with... read more about Further changes made to West Coast CBACs»
Featured – Health news
Buller residents can continue to access their health care teams during COVID-19 alert level two
Friday 22 May 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB’s Manager Integrated Health Services – Northern, Deborah Wright today said that although there are... read more about Buller residents can continue to access their health care teams during COVID-19 alert level two»
Featured – Health news
West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 community-based assessment centres reduce hours of operation
Friday 22 May 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 community-based assessment centres (CBACs) have reduced their hours and are now open on... read more about West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 community-based assessment centres reduce hours of operation»
Featured – Health news
Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 for West Coast DHB facilities
Friday 15 May 2020Quick Read
As we settle into Alert Level 2, and more of us are getting out and about our best defence against the spread of... read more about Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 for West Coast DHB facilities»
Featured – Health news
West Coast DHB to continue mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing across the Coast
Tuesday 12 May 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB will continue undertaking COVID-19 sentinel testing as part of its response to the current pandemic to... read more about West Coast DHB to continue mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing across the Coast»
Featured – Facilities News
Blessing marks an important milestone for Te Nikau Grey Hospital and Health Centre
Tuesday 12 May 2020Quick Read
Yesterday’s blessing of Te Nikau Grey Hospital and Health Centre marks an important milestone for the West Coast... read more about Blessing marks an important milestone for Te Nikau Grey Hospital and Health Centre»
Featured – Health news
West Coast DHB to start further mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing on the Coast
Friday 1 May 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB will be undertaking COVID-19 sentinel testing in Reefton and Springs Junction on Tuesday, 5 May 2020,... read more about West Coast DHB to start further mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing on the Coast»
Featured – Facilities News
West Coast DHB announces high level Te Nikau Grey Hospital and Health Centre timeframes
Friday 1 May 2020Quick Read
Following recent discussions with the Ministry of Health, we will begin the 10-week operational readiness phase in... read more about West Coast DHB announces high level Te Nikau Grey Hospital and Health Centre timeframes»
Featured – Health news
Restrictions remain in place during alert level three to protect the West Coast community
Thursday 30 April 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB General Manager Philip Wheble today said that under alert level three, the West Coast Health System... read more about Restrictions remain in place during alert level three to protect the West Coast community»
Featured – Health news
Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for West Coast DHB facilities
Thursday 30 April 2020Quick Read
As we settle into Alert Level 3, sticking to our bubble and staying home unless you need to go out is still our best... read more about Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for West Coast DHB facilities»
Featured – Health news
Needing a prescription for your regular medicines?
Monday 20 April 2020
People needing regular ongoing prescriptions can be reassured these are still available by ringing their general... read more about Needing a prescription for your regular medicines?»
Featured – Health news
Home and Community Support Workers continue to provide care during COVID-19 Alert Level 4
Monday 20 April 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB’s Home and Community Support Services team has continued to provide support to clients across the... read more about Home and Community Support Workers continue to provide care during COVID-19 Alert Level 4»
Featured – Health news
Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast
Thursday 9 April 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 9 April, a fifth case of COVID-19 has been... read more about Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast»
Featured – Health news
Coasters can still access their general practice team for health care appointments
Wednesday 8 April 2020Quick Read
All West Coast general practices remain open for business during the current nationwide COVID-19 Alert Level 4.... read more about Coasters can still access their general practice team for health care appointments»
Featured – Health news
Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system
Monday 6 April 2020Quick Read
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have made it easy for people to submit an expression of interest if they are not already... read more about Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system»
Featured – Health news
Fourth case of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast
Monday 6 April 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 3 April, a fourth person on West Coast has... read more about Fourth case of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast»
Featured – Health news
Drive-through clinic targets Māori and other prioritised patients
Friday 3 April 2020Quick Read
Patients received medical care in their cars at a Poutini Waiora and Grey Medical Centre flu vaccination drive-through... read more about Drive-through clinic targets Māori and other prioritised patients»
Featured – Health news
COVID-19 Statement from West Coast DHB
Sunday 29 March 2020Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, West Coast DHB: It is with great sadness that we acknowledge... read more about COVID-19 Statement from West Coast DHB»
Featured – Health news
Two further cases of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast
Saturday 28 March 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Ministry of Health on 28 March, a further two people on the West Coast have tested positive for... read more about Two further cases of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast»
Featured – CE Update
CE Update – 27 March 2020
Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read
Articles in this update include: In this edition of the CE Update, Chief Executive David Meates provides an update on... read more about CE Update – 27 March 2020»
Featured – Facilities News
All Coast GP Practices have changed the way they are operating
Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE All West Coast general practices have restricted access to clinics in response to the current... read more about All Coast GP Practices have changed the way they are operating»
Featured – Health news
COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy
Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs Chief Executive David Meates has today announced further significant changes to... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy»
Featured – Health news
First COVID-19 case confirmed on the West Coast
Thursday 26 March 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of Health and the Ministry of Health on 26 March a person on the West Coast has... read more about First COVID-19 case confirmed on the West Coast»
Featured – Health news
Temporary changes to limit visitor numbers at West Coast DHB facilities have been implemented
Wednesday 25 March 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB Medical Director Dr Graham Roper today announced significant temporary changes to the DHB’s visitor... read more about Temporary changes to limit visitor numbers at West Coast DHB facilities have been implemented»
Featured – Health news
West Coast flu campaign underway
Monday 23 March 2020Quick Read
This year’s influenza immunisation programme has started early on the West Coast with flu vaccines initially... read more about West Coast flu campaign underway»
Featured – Focus on People
Focus on People – Quality Accounts Newsletter for 2019
Friday 20 December 2019Quick Read
Focus on People is West Coast DHB’s Quality Accounts annual publication. This special 2019 edition aims to provide... read more about Focus on People – Quality Accounts Newsletter for 2019»
Featured – Health news
Don’t let measles ruin your holiday
Friday 20 December 2019Quick Read
With the Christmas and New Year holidays fast approaching, you may have an overseas trip planned and be counting down... read more about Don’t let measles ruin your holiday»
Featured – Facilities News
Preparation of new Buller Health facility site to begin in early 2020
Wednesday 11 December 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast District Health Board The relocation of services... read more about Preparation of new Buller Health facility site to begin in early 2020»
Featured – Health news
West Coast Serious Adverse Events 2018/19
Tuesday 26 November 2019Quick Read
Inpatient falls continue to be the major serious adverse event reported by West Coast DHB for the 2018/19 financial... read more about West Coast Serious Adverse Events 2018/19»
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