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»
Friday 14 January 2022Quick Read
From Monday, parents or caregivers of 5 to 11-year-olds can start booking their tamariki in to be immunised against... read more about Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations»
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»
Tuesday 7 December 2021Quick Read
It’s still on! Despite a slight stall late last week we’ve hit the 90% first dose mark, so if the momentum... read more about Coasters who are fully vaccinated still have a chance to win a car or ute»
Thursday 2 December 2021Quick Read
C’mon Coasters, we can do this! You’ve got until the end of tomorrow (Friday December 3rd) to get your first... read more about 24 hours to go!»
Wednesday 1 December 2021
Encouraging staff to get vaccinated has meant our team will be 100% double vaccinated by Christmas, says Westfleet... read more about Encourage your staff to get vaccinated today!»
Tuesday 23 November 2021
West Coasters have only one more week to get their first COVID-19 vaccination in order to be fully vaccinated for... read more about Double vaxxed before Christmas – the deadline is looming»
Thursday 4 November 2021
The West Coast District Health Board, the region’s three Mayors and other well-known locals are joining forces to... read more about Push to lift vaccination rates on the South Island’s West Coast»
Friday 29 October 2021Quick Read
Please note: The info on this page has now been removed as it is no longer current and keeping it posted here could... read more about West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 testing clinics»
Thursday 28 October 2021Quick Read
With the overnight news that two cases of Delta COVID-19 have been identified in Canterbury, the most important thing... read more about Cases of Delta COVID-19 in Canterbury a timely reminder to get tested if you are unwell»
Wednesday 27 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 vaccination team is heading to Runanga and Hokitika later this week»
Thursday 14 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Come on West Coasters let’s get ready for the summer holidays!»
Wednesday 13 October 2021Quick Read
West Coast DHB has begun consulting on its proposal to dispose of surplus DHB property. The West Coast DHB Board... read more about West Coast DHB begins consultation on its proposal to dispose of surplus DHB property»
Monday 11 October 2021
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB calls on Coasters to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Super Saturday»
Wednesday 6 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Appointment bookings for this weekend’s Hokitika COVID-19 vaccination clinics steady»
Tuesday 5 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s weekend COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Westport offered flexibility»
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»
Thursday 23 September 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB confirms details of October drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events»
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»
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»
Wednesday 1 September 2021Quick Read
COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3,... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions on the Coast»
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about Appointments for this week’s Greymouth drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events filling up»
Monday 30 August 2021Quick Read
Please attribute the following to Philip Wheble, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, West Coast DHB:... read more about West Coast DHB’s initial Greymouth drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event well attended»
Wednesday 25 August 2021Quick Read
West Coast DHB planning drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events across the Coast Please attribute the following to... read more about West Coast DHB planning drive-through COVID-19 vaccination events across the Coast»
Thursday 19 August 2021Quick Read
Due to the community outbreak of COVID-19 in Auckland, anyone who has travelled to any of the locations of interest in... read more about Auckland and Coromandel travellers asked to get tested and self-isolate»
Wednesday 18 August 2021
Information for visitors and patients West Coast DHB has reinstated its no-visitor policy across all facilities from... read more about West Coast DHB Alert Level 4 information for visitors and patients»
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»
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»
Monday 21 June 2021Quick Read
West Coast DHB set to turn on Caller ID across the Coast West Coast DHB will be turning on the Caller ID function for... read more about West Coast DHB set to turn on Caller ID across the Coast»
Wednesday 5 May 2021Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE 5 May 2021 COVID-19 vaccination programme roll-out expanding across the Coast Please attribute the... read more about COVID-19 vaccination programme roll-out expanding across the Coast»
Friday 9 April 2021Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE 8 April 2021 COVID-19 vaccination programme roll-out to commence on the Coast next week Please attribute... read more about COVID-19 vaccination programme roll-out to commence on the Coast next week»
Tuesday 12 May 2020Quick Read
West Coast DHB will continue undertaking COVID-19 sentinel testing as part of its response to the current pandemic to... read more about West Coast DHB to continue mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing across the 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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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