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Listening is first step on path to improving health system
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 5:15 pm | West Coast DHB
Listening to patients’ experiences to determine how to improve the health system is the aim of two consumer representatives on West Coast District Health Board’s Clinical Board. More >>
Excellent result for West Coast on national health targets
Friday, 1 March 2013, 11:54 am | West Coast DHB
The West Coast community leads the country for having the shortest stays in an Emergency Department. This is one of six national health targets set by the Minister of Health, which DHBs have to report against on a quarterly basis. More >>
Final DEE report for Buller Xray
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 1:47 pm | West Coast DHB
A final detailed engineering evaluation [DEE] report received today has determined that while the West Coast DHB’s Buller X-ray building, a single story wooden structure at Buller Health, Westport is earthquake prone, it has no critical structural weaknesses ... More >>
West Coast DHB to permanently close its laundry
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 1:06 pm | West Coast DHB
WEST COAST DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD PRESS RELEASE – Embargo until midday – December 19, 2012 19 December 2012 West Coast DHB to permanently close its laundry The West Coast District Health Board confirmed today that it will close its laundry service ... More >>
West Coast Children to benefit from Countdown Kids Appeal
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 9:15 am | West Coast DHB
West Coast children will benefit from new equipment as a result of the generosity displayed by New Zealanders through the Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal. More >>
Changes in the maternity area at Grey Base Hospital
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 12:44 pm | West Coast DHB
Changes in the maternity area at Grey Base Hospital The necessity to vacate the seaward end of the Morice / McBrearty ward block due to seismic concerns will result in some changes to maternity services at Grey Base Hospital. More >>
Perspective Laundry
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 12:35 pm | West Coast DHB
In the last few days I have received a number of questions from members of the community about our decision to consult with staff on the permanent closure of the laundry at Grey Base Hospital. We know that our announcement last Friday was devastating ... More >>
Consultation on permanent closure of West Coast DHB Laundry
Friday, 23 November 2012, 11:52 am | West Coast DHB
The need for substantial expenditure to bring Grey Base Hospital buildings to a safe seismic standard, alongside potential South Island-wide changes in the way laundry services are provided to district health boards, have together compelled the West ... More >>
Important changes to accessing personal medical records
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 12:02 pm | West Coast DHB
An improved system for sharing medical records between health professionals is expected to enhance patient care on the West Coast. More >>
Minister of Health unable to visit the West Coast
Monday, 29 October 2012, 5:30 pm | West Coast DHB
Unfortunately the visit of Minister Tariana Turia scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday October 30 has had to be cancelled. More >>
Tariana Turia to visit the West Coast
Monday, 29 October 2012, 10:05 am | West Coast DHB
West Coast health workers and those working in social services and community NGOs will have a chance to engage directly with the Minister for Whānau Ora on health and social issues when Hon Tariana Turia visits Hokitika and Greymouth on Tuesday ... More >>
Spring “snapshot” out this week
Friday, 12 October 2012, 4:36 pm | West Coast DHB
Media release October 2012 Spring “snapshot” out this week The West Coast District Health Board this week releases its fourth Report to the Community , a newsletter giving a snapshot of the latest that’s happening in the health system on the West ... More >>
Better patient management through electronic recording
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 10:01 am | West Coast DHB
A child growth chart developed by a Dunedin-based medical team will allow improved clinical management through electronic recording of a child’s growth information. More >>
Further update on seismic issues at Grey Base Hospital
Friday, 28 September 2012, 5:59 pm | West Coast DHB
WEST COAST DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD 28 September 2012 Further update on seismic issues at Grey Base Hospital This week the West Coast DHB received preliminary engineering evaluations regarding seismic risk to further hospital facilities in Greymouth. This ... More >>
Update on seismic issues at Grey Base Hospital
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 1:21 pm | West Coast DHB
WEST COAST DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD PRESS RELEASE 20 September 2012 Update on seismic issues at Grey Base Hospital More >>
West Coast DHB moves to address critical seismic issues
Friday, 7 September 2012, 2:54 pm | West Coast DHB
WEST COAST DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD PRESS RELEASE Embargoed until 1:15 pm 7 September 2012 West Coast DHB moves urgently to address critical seismic issues at Grey Base Hospital The West Coast DHB is moving urgently to address critical seismic issues ... More >>
The Future of Health Services in Buller
Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 10:11 am | West Coast DHB
Positive changes are ahead for health systems and the facilities out of which they’re delivered in Buller to improve health services for residents and make the area more attractive for health professionals to live and work in. More >>
Recruitment initiatives introduced to the Coast
Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 10:52 am | West Coast DHB
A new careers website, faster processing of applications, a presence at a London-based recruitment expo and closer links with the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) are among initiatives to attract health professionals to roles in hospitals and the ... More >>
West Coast launch of Countdown Kids Appeal
Friday, 27 July 2012, 7:07 pm | West Coast DHB
27 July 2012 West Coast launch of Countdown Kids Appeal The West Coast launch of the 2012 Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal will be held at the Parfitt paediatric unit at Grey Base Hospital at 11.00 am on Friday August 3. More >>
West Coast DHB working to provide orthopaedic services
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 3:50 pm | West Coast DHB
Media Release 4 July 2012 West Coast DHB working closely with Canterbury DHB to provide orthopaedic services The West Coast DHB is working more closely with Canterbury DHB to provide comprehensive orthopaedic services to the West Coast community as ... More >>
