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»
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37 news items.
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 – 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 – 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»
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
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 – 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
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 – Health news
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 – 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 – Health news
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 – 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 – Health news
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 – Health news
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 – 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 – Health news
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 – 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 – CE Update
CE Update – 12 November 2018
Monday 12 November 2018Quick Read
Articles in this update include: West Coast DHB tests emergency readiness South Island Rural Workforce Workshop Read... read more about CE Update – 12 November 2018»
Featured – Health news
Avoiding a Legionnaires’ Spring Spike
Tuesday 23 October 2018Quick Read
West Coast gardeners are being urged to take care with potting mix and compost to prevent a spike in Legionnaires’... read more about Avoiding a Legionnaires’ Spring Spike»
Featured – Media release
Dedicated group of nurses recruited to reduce pressure injuries
Wednesday 3 October 2018Quick Read
Canterbury and West Coast District Health Board has recruited the first group of Pressure Injury Prevention Link... read more about Dedicated group of nurses recruited to reduce pressure injuries»
Featured – CE Update
CE Update – 9 August 2018
Thursday 9 August 2018Quick Read
Articles in this update include: There's still time to protect yourself against the flu (David Meates, CE) Building a... read more about CE Update – 9 August 2018»
Featured – CE Update
CE Update – 6 June 2018
Wednesday 6 June 2018Quick Read
Articles in this update include: June is Men's Health Month (David Meates, CE) Coast representative joins RGPN board... read more about CE Update – 6 June 2018»
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