Tuesday 28 June 2022
Te Tai Poutini (West Coast) whānau and the wider community have an exciting opportunity to help co-design a new... read more about Shaping the future of mental health support for young Coasters»
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73 news items.
Featured – Health news
Second COVID-19 booster available from tomorrow
Monday 27 June 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast DHB. From tomorrow, Tuesday 28 June 2022, a second... read more about Second COVID-19 booster available from tomorrow»
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Ngakawau Clinic update
Friday 10 June 2022Quick Read
From today (10/06/2022), patients registered with West Coast DHB’s Ngakawau Clinic are set to see some short-term... read more about Ngakawau Clinic update»
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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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West Coast DHB updates its visitor policy
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»
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Stay safe under Orange
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»
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Canterbury and West Coast DHBs preparing for planned PSA strike
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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Delays expected in the return of residents to a refurbished Ziman House
Tuesday 3 May 2022Quick Read
The re-opening of Reefton’s Ziman House will be delayed while a recruitment process to staff the facility is... read more about Delays expected in the return of residents to a refurbished Ziman House»
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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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Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Monday 11 April 2022Quick Read
With the weather cooling down, the COVID-19 vaccination clinics are now moving back indoors. The venue remains the same... read more about Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics»
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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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Influenza vaccinations now available on the Coast
Wednesday 6 April 2022Quick Read
There may be higher rates of influenza in New Zealand this winter with our borders reopening. Influenza can cause... read more about Influenza vaccinations now available on the Coast»
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Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Monday 4 April 2022Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE 2 April 2022 For immediate release The West Coast DHB is scaling down the number of mass COVID-19... read more about Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics»
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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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Novovax COVID-19 vaccine available this week
Monday 21 March 2022Quick Read
The Novovax COVID-19 vaccine will be available at ANZAC Park, Turumaha St, Greymouth on Wednesdays, starting 23... read more about Novovax COVID-19 vaccine available this week»
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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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RAT test collection sites open across Coast
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»
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Tomorrow’s industrial action called off – services starting to be reinstated at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs
Thursday 3 March 2022Quick Read
An Employment Court ruling has called a stop to tomorrow’s planned strike by Allied, Public Health, Scientific and... read more about Tomorrow’s industrial action called off – services starting to be reinstated at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»
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COVID-19 testing capacity set to increase today
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»
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Greymouth COVID-19 vaccination clinic to temporarily relocate
Friday 18 February 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, West Coast DHB’s Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response.... read more about Greymouth COVID-19 vaccination clinic to temporarily relocate»
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Health advice during Buller flooding event – update 2
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»
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Health advice during flooding event – update 1
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»
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West Coast weather event update, Saturday 5 February 7pm
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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West Coast weather event update, Saturday 5 February 12.30pm
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»
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Health advice during severe weather event – update 4
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»
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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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West Coast DHB preparing for forecast severe weather
Tuesday 1 February 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB West Coast DHB is preparing for the forecast... read more about West Coast DHB preparing for forecast severe weather»
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Congratulations West Coast – 90% Fully Vaccinated!
Friday 28 January 2022Quick Read
Today, the West Coast community has reached the milestone of having 90 percent of our eligible population fully... read more about Congratulations West Coast – 90% Fully Vaccinated!»
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PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING – MARINE BIOTOXIN IN SHELLFISH
Friday 28 January 2022Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of West Coast District Health Board has issued a public health warning... read more about PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING – MARINE BIOTOXIN IN SHELLFISH»
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West Coast DHB welcomes funding confirmation for new Mental Health facility
Tuesday 25 January 2022Quick Read
West Coast DHB will shortly begin the development design phase of the new Mental Health facility located on the Te... read more about West Coast DHB welcomes funding confirmation for new Mental Health facility»
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Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre blood test services set to relocate
Tuesday 25 January 2022Quick Read
Please attribute to Philip Wheble, General Manager – West Coast DHB. Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre blood... read more about Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre blood test services set to relocate»
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Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors
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»
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West Coast location of interest offers a timely reminder to follow public health advice
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»
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Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations
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»
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West Coast’s health agencies working together to support COVID-19 Care in the Community
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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Coasters who are fully vaccinated still have a chance to win a car or ute
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»
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24 hours to go!
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!»
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