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»
Media release
89 news items.
Featured – Media release
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 – Media release
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 – Media release
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 – Media release
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 – Media release
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 – Media release
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 – Media release
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»
Featured – Media release
West Coast District Health Board is looking for people to join its Consumer Council
Thursday 21 November 2019Quick Read
If you are interested in helping to improve consumer experience for West Coasters then get involved, have your say and... read more about West Coast District Health Board is looking for people to join its Consumer Council»
Featured – Facilities News
Buller Health services moving to make way for new facility
Wednesday 20 November 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to Deborah Wright, Manager Integrated Health Services – Northern In preparation for the demolition... read more about Buller Health services moving to make way for new facility»
Featured – CE Update
CE Update – 1 November 2019
Friday 1 November 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CE Update, Chief Executive David Meates congratulates the newly elected Board members and also... read more about CE Update – 1 November 2019»
Featured – Media release
Medical Imaging Technologists on strike from 29 Oct – 1 Nov inclusive, and on Monday 4 November
Wednesday 30 October 2019
West Coast DHB’s Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) who are members of the APEX union are on strike from 7am... read more about Medical Imaging Technologists on strike from 29 Oct – 1 Nov inclusive, and on Monday 4 November»
Featured – Media release
Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strike for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 30 September AND from 7am Wednesday 2 October
Friday 27 September 2019
West Coast DHB’s Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) who are members of the APEX union will be on strike for two 24... read more about Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strike for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 30 September AND from 7am Wednesday 2 October»
Featured – Health news
Measles Facts
Friday 6 September 2019Quick Read
With the large number of measles cases around the country, we can expect to see some measles cases on the Coast... read more about Measles Facts»
Featured – Media release
West Coast DHB bringing its food services in-house from 1 October 2019
Monday 2 September 2019Quick Read
West Coast DHB has announced that it is taking over management of all its food services from 1 October 2019. The... read more about West Coast DHB bringing its food services in-house from 1 October 2019»
Featured – Media release
Traces of asbestos found in Westport Health Facilities
Thursday 29 August 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast District Health Board West Coast DHB has closed... read more about Traces of asbestos found in Westport Health Facilities»
Featured – Media release
Test results show cause of illness linked to an influenza outbreak – Media Release
Thursday 1 August 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to Dr Ramon Pink, Medical Officer of Health Samples taken earlier this week to determine the cause of... read more about Test results show cause of illness linked to an influenza outbreak – Media Release»
Featured – Media release
Recent outbreak of illness at Westport North School – Media Release
Tuesday 30 July 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to Dr Ramon Pink, Medical Officer of Health The Community and Public Health division of West Coast... read more about Recent outbreak of illness at Westport North School – Media Release»
Featured – Media release
West Coasters urged to look after themselves as influenza on the rise across the region
Monday 15 July 2019Quick Read
There has been a rise in influenza across the West Coast over the past month, with at least 14 people with influenza... read more about West Coasters urged to look after themselves as influenza on the rise across the region»
Featured – CE Update
CE Update – 3 July 2019
Wednesday 3 July 2019Quick Read
Articles in this update include: In this July issue: Wellbeing Budget (David Meates) West Coast Health Facilities... read more about CE Update – 3 July 2019»
Featured – Facilities News
West Coast DHB Board endorses Buller Health facility concept design
Wednesday 22 May 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to David Meates, Chief Executive West Coast DHB’s Board endorsed the final Buller Health facility... read more about West Coast DHB Board endorses Buller Health facility concept design»
Featured – Facilities News
Construction of new West Coast DHB administration building to begin shortly
Friday 17 May 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to David Meates, Chief Executive Construction of new West Coast DHB administration building to begin... read more about Construction of new West Coast DHB administration building to begin shortly»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning Lifted – Marine Biotoxin in Shellfish
Thursday 9 May 2019Quick Read
West Coast District Health Board’s Community and Public Health team has lifted a health warning advising the public... read more about Health Warning Lifted – Marine Biotoxin in Shellfish»
Featured – Media release
West Coast DHB engages user groups as part of Buller Health facility project planning
Monday 6 May 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to David Meates, Chief Executive West Coast DHB engages user groups as part of Buller Health facility... read more about West Coast DHB engages user groups as part of Buller Health facility project planning»
Featured – CE Update
CE Update – 9 April 2019
Tuesday 9 April 2019
Articles in this update include: A word from Chief Executive David Meates (incl. West Coast Health System audit, West... read more about CE Update – 9 April 2019»
Featured – Media release
West Coast DHB to start next phase of Buller Health facility project planning
Thursday 21 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, General Manager West Coast District Health Board West Coast DHB to start next phase... read more about West Coast DHB to start next phase of Buller Health facility project planning»
Featured – Media release
Shellfish biotoxin alert between Hector and Greymouth extended
Friday 1 March 2019Quick Read
West Coast District Health Board’s Community & Public Health team have extended the health warning advising the... read more about Shellfish biotoxin alert between Hector and Greymouth extended»
Featured – Media release
West Coast DHB introduces Patientrack across the Coast
Friday 22 February 2019Quick Read
West Coast District Health Board (West Coast DHB) has started implementing Patientrack, a new digital patient... read more about West Coast DHB introduces Patientrack across the Coast»
Featured – Media release
Public Health Warning – Marine Biotoxin in Shellfish from Hector South to Greigs
Thursday 14 February 2019Quick Read
West Coast District Health Board’s Community & Public Health team have issued a health warning advising the public... read more about Public Health Warning – Marine Biotoxin in Shellfish from Hector South to Greigs»
Featured – Facilities News
West Coast DHB announces high level Buller Health facility timelines
Friday 1 February 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to David Meates, Chief Executive Following approval and confirmation of both the site and importantly,... read more about West Coast DHB announces high level Buller Health facility timelines»
Featured – Media release
Mental Health services proposal focused on patient care
Friday 11 January 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to Dr Cameron Lacey, Clinical Director Mental Health – West Coast District Health Board In... read more about Mental Health services proposal focused on patient care»
Featured – Focus on People
Focus on People – Quality Accounts Newsletter for 2018
Tuesday 18 December 2018Quick Read
Focus on People is West Coast DHB’s special newsletter, published at the end of every year. This special 2018 edition... read more about Focus on People – Quality Accounts Newsletter for 2018»
Featured – Media release
West Coast Serious Adverse Events 2017/18
Wednesday 12 December 2018Quick Read
Inpatient falls continue to be the major serious adverse event reported by West Coast DHB for the 2017/18 financial... read more about West Coast Serious Adverse Events 2017/18»
Featured – Facilities News
Government confirms $20m investment in new health centre for Westport
Monday 19 November 2018Quick Read
Health Minister Dr David Clark today confirmed $20m in Crown funding and the site for the new Buller Health Centre in... read more about Government confirms $20m investment in new health centre for Westport»
Featured – Facilities News
West Coast DHB announces name of new health facilities in Greymouth
Tuesday 13 November 2018Quick Read
At its Board meeting last week, West Coast DHB members agreed on a name for its new facilities, due for completion next... read more about West Coast DHB announces name of new health facilities in Greymouth»
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