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»
Health news
123 news items.
Featured – Health news
Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury & West Coast DHBs
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»
Featured – Focus on People
Focus on People – Quality Accounts Newsletter for 2020
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»
Featured – Health news
West Coast Serious Adverse Events 2019/20
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»
Featured – Health news
Move to new Haast Health Centre set for tomorrow
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»
Featured – Health news
Demolition activities needed to make way for the new Buller Health Centre well underway
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»
Featured – Health news
Busy weekend of events offers a timely reminder to stay home if you are unwell
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»
Featured – CE Update
CE Update – 11 November 2020
Wednesday 11 November 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB's own newsletter. In this November edition of the CE Update, Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant thanks... read more about CE Update – 11 November 2020»
Featured – Health news
Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring
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»
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»
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