Friday 8 October 2021Quick Read
The July 2021 flooding event in Buller came at a time when many locals were still dealing with the effects of the 2020... read more about Buller Men’s Health & Wellbeing: Adapting positively to a changed reality»
Westport
31 news items.
Featured – Health news
Call to arms goes out to the Westport community to get their free COVID-19 vaccinations
Thursday 30 September 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Call to arms goes out to the Westport community to get their free COVID-19 vaccinations»
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Buller community encouraged to book in for their free COVID-19 vaccinations
Tuesday 28 September 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Buller community encouraged to book in for their free COVID-19 vaccinations»
Featured – Health news
Access to free GP consultations for flood affected patients remain in place
Friday 6 August 2021Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB. Zero fees for GP and Nurse Practitioner... read more about Access to free GP consultations for flood affected patients remain in place»
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All services back in Buller Health Centre from 4pm today
Friday 30 July 2021
Please attribute comment to Phil Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB Flood event. From 4pm this afternoon... read more about All services back in Buller Health Centre from 4pm today»
Featured – Health news
Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 7
Monday 26 July 2021
Monday 26 July 2021 – 2.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB Flood... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 7»
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Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 6
Friday 23 July 2021
Friday 23 July 2021 – 6.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB Thank you... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 6»
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Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 5
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»
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Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 4
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»
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Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 2
Sunday 18 July 2021
Sunday 18 July 2021 – 8.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 2»
Featured – Health news
***A second Urgent Care health clinic is being held in Westport from 2pm – 4pm this afternoon***
Sunday 18 July 2021Quick Read
If you missed the earlier clinic, here’s your chance to see a health professional in Westport this afternoon.... read more about ***A second Urgent Care health clinic is being held in Westport from 2pm – 4pm this afternoon***»
Featured – Health news
Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 1 – Sunday 18 July 11.30am
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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***An Urgent Care health clinic is being held in Westport from 11am – 1pm today***
Sunday 18 July 2021Quick Read
Anyone with urgent health needs is welcome to attend. No appointments needed – people will be seen in order of... read more about ***An Urgent Care health clinic is being held in Westport from 11am – 1pm today***»
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***BOIL WATER NOTICE IN PLACE FOR WESTPORT, CARTERS BEACH & SURROUNDS***
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***»
Featured – Facilities News
West Coast DHB appoints construction contractor for the new Buller Health facility
Thursday 6 May 2021Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE 6 May 2021 West Coast DHB appoints construction contractor for the new Buller Health facility West Coast... read more about West Coast DHB appoints construction contractor for the new Buller Health facility»
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
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»
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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»
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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?»
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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»
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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»
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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 – 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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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
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»
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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»
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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 – 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 – 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»
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»
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»
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