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»
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22 news items.
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Temporary changes to GP appointments at Reefton Health
Tuesday 7 June 2022Quick Read
From today, patients registered with West Coast DHB’s Reefton Health are set to see some short-term changes to the... read more about Temporary changes to GP appointments at Reefton Health»
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Westport’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic set to close
Wednesday 1 June 2022Quick Read
In response to a reduction in demand, the last COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Westport’s Masonic Lodge is set to take... read more about Westport’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic set to close»
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“Contact your general practice team first” is the message from clinicians as we head into winter
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»
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Temporary changes to health care appointments at Lake Brunner Clinic
Friday 27 May 2022Quick Read
From today, patients registered with West Coast DHB’s Lake Brunner Clinic are set to see some short-term changes to... read more about Temporary changes to health care appointments at Lake Brunner Clinic»
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Access to abortion services now more accessible for West Coasters
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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Greymouth Rest Homes work together to solve staffing shortage
Tuesday 26 April 2022Quick Read
Some residents of two Greymouth rest homes are being temporarily relocated from one facility to the other to address... read more about Greymouth Rest Homes work together to solve staffing shortage»
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West Coasters asked to be patient and kind when accessing their general practice for health care
Friday 8 April 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Dr Graham Roper, Incident Controller for West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 Response Emergency Operations... read more about West Coasters asked to be patient and kind when accessing their general practice for health care»
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West Coast DHB moves to support local Rest Home
Thursday 31 March 2022Quick Read
West Coast DHB Chief Executive, Dr Peter Bramley, has today announced that following discussions with the Board of... read more about West Coast DHB moves to support local Rest Home»
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West Coast patients to benefit from new CT scanner
Friday 18 March 2022Quick Read
Care for patients on the West Coast is set to benefit from a brand new state-of-the-art Computed Tomography Scanner... read more about West Coast patients to benefit from new CT scanner»
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Temporary changes to Lake Brunner Clinic hours starting from today
Friday 18 March 2022Quick Read
From today, West Coast DHB is making some temporary changes to Lake Brunner Clinic’s opening hours. “These changes... read more about Temporary changes to Lake Brunner Clinic hours starting from today»
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** BULLER HEALTH HAS EVACUATED **
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 **»
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** BULLER HEALTH IS EVACUATING **
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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Health advice during severe weather event – update 3
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»
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Health advice during severe weather event – update 2
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»
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COVID-19 Delta Alert Level 2 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast
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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Canterbury and West Coast DHBs planning for 19 August NZNO and MERAS strikes well underway
Friday 13 August 2021
Canterbury and the West Coast DHBs are implementing contingency plans for the strike action planned by New Zealand... read more about Canterbury and West Coast DHBs planning for 19 August NZNO and MERAS strikes well underway»
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National Bowel Screening Programme coming to the West Coast
Wednesday 26 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE 26 May 2021 For immediate release National Bowel Screening Programme coming to the West Coast Taking a... read more about National Bowel Screening Programme coming to the West Coast»
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Blessing of new Haast Health Centre set for tomorrow
Thursday 11 March 2021Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE 11 March 2021 Blessing of new Haast Health Centre set for tomorrow Tomorrow’s blessing of the new Haast... read more about Blessing of new Haast Health Centre set for tomorrow»
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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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