Pegasus Health’s commitment to equity and access will be further strengthened with the appointment of Irihāpeti Mahuika as its Director of Hauora (Health and Wellbeing) Māori and Ōritetanga (Equity and Equality). This newly-created role supports Pegasus Health’s commitment to reduce inequities, increase access to services and improve hauora outcomes for Māori in Canterbury. “Irihāpeti will
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The Duchess who came to Dinner
Last week (22 November 2019), our Senior Chef team had a very special sous chef – namely, Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall. Her Royal Highness included the visit to the Senior Chef programme while Prince Charles travelled to Lincoln University as part of their third joint visit to New Zealand. Christchurch was the
Posted on Read MoreReading in Mind – keeping the mental health conversation going
On Thursday 3 October more than 150 people turned up to a Reading in Mind event at Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library), which Pegasus co-hosted along with our Christchurch City Library and MHERC partners. The event was headlined by Lorelei Mason, former health reporter for TVNZ, with support from a range of local mental health advocates
Posted on Read MoreReading in Mind at Tūranga
On Saturday 10 August the Pegasus Health ‘Reading in Mind’ team joined a mental health and wellbeing showcase with Ōtautahi Creative Spaces at Tūranga. The Reading in Mind scheme works with Christchurch City Libraries and MHERC to provide a resource to support people experiencing low-to-moderate mental health issues. They do this by providing lists of
Posted on Read MoreRecognition for WeCare Health Wigram from ScreenSouth
Congratulations WeCare Health Wigram who won a morning tea shout for their nursing staff recently from ScreenSouth Ltd, regional provider of the National Cervical and Breast Screening Programmes. From January – June 2019 the nursing team at WeCare Health Wigram offered over 200 free cervical smears to priority group women. Women aged 20-69 years who
Posted on Read MorePegasus Health Chair appointed to Health Precinct Advisory Council
Congratulations to Peter Townsend, Chair of Pegasus Health, who has recently been appointed as the Independent Chair of the Health Precinct Advisory Council. Peter is well-respected in Canterbury and nationally and has been closely involved in Canterbury’s development and regeneration for more than 20 years. He is a tireless advocate for Canterbury and always has
Posted on Read MoreAre you looking for health and wellbeing advice?
The Canterbury District Health Board has recently launched a great resource for people wanting to access health and wellbeing information and advice. Whether for yourself or someone you’re caring for, the Canterbury Resilience Hub website – www.resilient.org.nz – is a ‘one stop shop’ for practical health and wellbeing advice for people recovering from a significant
Posted on Read MoreInspiration, validation and motivation for recipients of 2019 Pegasus Health Workforce Development Scholarships
Twenty-one students from a wide variety of health studies received Pegasus Health scholarships last night (Tuesday 14 May) at a community event held at Tūranga. Vince Barry, CEO of Pegasus Health says “Each year, as we award these scholarships, I am so impressed by the work of the applicants and the challenges some of them
Posted on Read MoreWhānau, fitness and fun
Congratulations to all our Pegasus practices and staff who took part in yesterday’s City 2 Surf run/walk. This was the 45th year of this event and participants could choose from a 14km or 6km distance. A great way to combine whānau, fitness and fun at a time when Christchurch really needs this.
Posted on Read MoreWhere to find support
The events in Christchurch on Friday 15 March 2019 are distressing for our community. If you or someone you know needs mental wellbeing support or advice: Call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor. This service is free of charge and is available day and night. Download the translated ‘Need to talk? 1737’
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