The Pegasus Health Acute Demand Service provides community based care for patients that would otherwise require hospital admission. Established in 2000, the Acute Demand service is the only one of
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Cranford Street Medical becomes Juno Health
Cranford Street Medical Centre has rebranded to Juno Health. Led by general practitioners (GPs) Dr Catherine Smart and Dr Megan Pow, the newly rebranded practice specialises in women’s health and
Posted on Read MoreNeurodiversity: With a focus on ADHD
Neurodiversity is part of the interwoven uniqueness of the human condition. It involves a difference in processing of the world around us. Recognising and reinforcing strengths, whilst supporting those that
Posted on Read MoreImproving Early Cancer Diagnosis
There are known disparities and inequities in cancer diagnosis and treatment. In primary care we have an important role to play in encouraging screening, advocating for patients, communication (patients, family,
Posted on Read MoreGut Instincts: Why gut health matters
Gastrointestinal symptoms are a common cause of presentations to primary care. Up to 40% of people may have symptoms at any point in time. Key developments in recent years, driven
Posted on Read MoreHPV Vaccination – Ensuring the Best for your Kids
Rachael Macklan, Registered Nurse and mother of two, urges parents to make sure their children receive the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The vaccine is delivered in two doses at least
Posted on Read MorePegasus Nurse Wins Prize
Jeanette Banks has trained many nurses during her 20-year preceptorship, but one in particular, Brooke Jay from East Care Health said she felt incredibly lucky to have Jeanette’s guidance, which
Posted on Read MorePEGASUS 2025 – CREATING ACCESSIBILITY FOR PRIORITY GROUPS
With an increase in numbers of disabled people in our community, Pegasus Health wants to ensure that there is accessible information throughout the Canterbury Health System. Pegasus aims to create
Posted on Read MorePEGASUS 2025 – ST MARTINS MEDICAL PRACTICE ENGAGE MEN IN WELLBEING EVENT
After noticing that only two to three men sought wellbeing support for every seven to eight women, Health Improvement Practioner (HIP) Jo Crump created the St Martins Medical Practice Bloke’s
Posted on Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: Pegasus Health CEO Mark Liddle Announces Resignation
Tuesday 7 March 2023 MEDIA RELEASE Kia ora, Pegasus Health CEO Mark Liddle has announced his resignation today and will be leaving the role at the end of the month
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