Health awareness

Monday 23 September 2024

West Coast Health, the primary healthcare organisation on the Coast, has confirmed changes to how after-hours care is... read more about Changes to delivery of after-hours care on West Coast»

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Thursday 8 August 2024Quick Read

From this coming Sunday, Buller Health’s Acute Stabilisation Unit (ASU) will be operating as follows: From 8:30am on... read more about Buller Health’s Acute Stabilisation Unit to reduce services later this week due to staffing challenges»

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Wednesday 7 August 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora West Coast is now a proud member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program.... read more about Health NZ West Coast now a proud member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program»

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Thursday 15 February 2024Quick Read

This weekend, Buller Health will be introducing alternate care plans to its acute care service to accommodate reduced... read more about Alternate care plans in place at Buller Health this weekend to accommodate reduced staffing capacity»

Tags Buller Healthhealth caremedia releaseRural Healthupdateurgent careWest CoastWestport

Monday 12 June 2023

Almost two dozen West Coasters have had cancers detected much earlier and have improved their opportunities for... read more about Cancers detected earlier thanks to free screening and easier tests»

Tags Bowel Screeninghealth caremedia releaseupdateWest Coast

Friday 7 October 2022Quick Read

Buller Health is all set to reinstate Foote Ward’s 24/7 urgent patient stabilisation and observation services from... read more about Plans in place to reinstate Buller Health’s 24/7 acute care services next week»

Tags 24/7 acute careBuller Healthhealth caremedia releaseupdateurgent careWest CoastWestport

Wednesday 17 August 2022Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai o Poutini has announced Buller Health is temporarily moving its services as a precautionary... read more about Buller Health services relocating»

Tags Buller Healthhealth caremedia releaseupdatewellbeingWest Coast

Tuesday 9 August 2022

With COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses continuing to circulate within the community, we’re reminding West... read more about Reporting your rapid antigen test result essential to getting the support you need»

Tags COVID-19 testingCOVID-19 vaccinationshealth caremedia releaseRapid Antigen Testing

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»

Tags Buller Healthhealth caremedia releaseRural HealthupdateWestport

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»

Tags health caremedia releaseTe Nīkau Grey Hospital & Health Centreupdateurgent carevisitor restrictionsWest Coast

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»

Tags COVID-19 Newsmedia releaseupdatevisitor restrictionsWest Coast

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»

Tags COVID-19 Newsmedia releaseTraffic Light OrangeupdateWest Coast

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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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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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»

Tags COVID-19 responseCOVID-19 testingmedia releaseRapid Antigen TestingRATWest Coast

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»

Tags COVID-19 responseCOVID-19 testingmedia releaseWest Coast

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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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»

Tags Buller Healthmedia releasePublic HealthWest CoastWestport

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 **»

Tags Buller Healthhealth careImportant Updatemedia releaseWestport

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»

Tags Buller Healthmedia releaseupdateweather eventWest Coast

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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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»

Tags Buller HealthGreymouthmedia releaseSouth WestlandWest CoastWestport

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»

Tags Buller HealthGreymouthmedia releaseSouth WestlandWest CoastWestport

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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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»

Tags Buller Healthhealth caremedia releaseSouth WestlandupdateWest CoastWestport

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»

Tags Buller Healthhealth caremedia releaseSouth WestlandTe Nīkau Grey Hospital & Health CentreWest Coast

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»

Tags COVID-19 Newsmedia releasevaccinationsvisitor guidanceWest Coast

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»

Tags COVID-19 NewsCOVID-19 testingLocation of Interestmedia releaseWest Coast

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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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»

Tags contact tracingCOVID-19 testingPublic Healthtraffic light system

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»

Tags COVID-19 Newsmedia releaseSouth Westlandwellbeing

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»

Tags COVID-19 NewsupdatewellbeingWest CoastWestport

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 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»

Tags Buller Healthmedia releasePublic Healthurgent carevisitor restrictionsWestport

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»

Tags Buller Healthmedia releaseurgent carevisitor restrictionsWestport

Sunday 18 July 2021

Westport Buller Health evacuated 11 patients last night to Club Buller in Queen Street. An additional six patients were... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 1 – Sunday 18 July 11.30am»

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Sunday 18 July 2021Quick Read

As flood waters have continued to rise in many areas, a precautionary Boil Water Notice has been put in place by the... read more about ***BOIL WATER NOTICE IN PLACE FOR WESTPORT, CARTERS BEACH & SURROUNDS***»

Tags Boil water noticeBullerhealth warningupdateWestport

Saturday 17 July 2021Quick Read

Due to rising flood waters, eleven patients, staff and supplies from Buller Health have relocated to Club Buller in... read more about ***BULLER HEALTH HAS BEEN EVACUATED***»

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Tuesday 13 July 2021Quick Read

Following an increase in viral respiratory illness being seen in the community, West Coast DHB has made changes to... read more about West Coast DHB makes changes to visiting as cases of respiratory illness rise in community»

Tags media releaseRespiratory illnessvisitor restrictionsWest Coast

Saturday 10 July 2021Quick Read

A common winter virus called RSV is currently spreading across New Zealand and making babies/pēpi sick. RSV is... read more about Help keep our tamariki well by keeping bugs like RSV away from babies/pēpi»

Tags health warninghospitalmedia releaseRespiratory illnessRSVvisitor restrictions