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
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Inspiration, 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’
Posted on Read MoreCanterbury Measles Outbreak – what you need to know
You can find the latest information about the Canterbury measles outbreak on the Canterbury District Health Board website.
Posted on Read MoreMana Ake ‘shows what’s possible when communities come together’
The Minister of Health took the opportunity to talk to children, teachers and special education needs coordinators (SENCOs) when he visited Christchurch on 28 February to talk about the innovative initiative providing wellbeing and mental health support to children. Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow offers support for children in schools years 1-8 who are
Posted on Read MoreMeasles cases confirmed in Canterbury
The Canterbury District Health Board has issued the following media release. Three measles cases have been confirmed in the past four days in the Canterbury region. The three confirmed cases come from Rangiora and Christchurch and include a teenage male, and one male and one female – both in their 40s. None are thought to
Posted on Read MoreStep Up Programme expanded – more help for Cantabrians
The Step Up Programme helps Cantabrians who are on a benefit and have a medical deferral to find and stay in work. It’s a partnership between the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Canterbury District Health Board and Pegasus Health. The programme began as a pilot with some Canterbury practices in March 2017. The service is
Posted on Read MorePegasus Scholarships – apply now
Applications are now open for the 2019 Pegasus Health Workforce Development Scholarships. We invite students who identify as Māori, Pacific or from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, studying medicine, nursing or allied health to apply. More information plus the online application form can be found on our website. Applications close: 5pm FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2019
Posted on Read MoreImproving access to health and social supports for offenders on release
People leaving prison in Canterbury will benefit from improved support to navigate and access health and social supports thanks to collaboration between Health, Corrections and the social service sector. A multi-agency group, the Coordinated Access on Release Design Group, was formed in 2016 with the aim of addressing the barriers that prevent offenders released from
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