Ariana Ashby is currently in her third year studying a Bachelor of Midwifery at Ara-Te Pukenga (formally Ara Institute of Canterbury). Her moemoeā is to give Māori māmā greater choices
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Improving Oral Health
We use our mouths to smile, talk, eat, and drink. In poor conditions, they can also cause ongoing pain, embarrassment, negatively impact daily life and the ability to work. Poor
Posted on Read MoreRECOGNITION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND POSTVENTION MAHI
The Pegasus Health Suicide Prevention and Postvention Team ensures that they have a kaupapa Māori lens on the mahi they do. Kia Piki Te Ora is a Māori suicide prevention
Posted on Read MorePegasus Health Child Support Service
Pegasus Health Child Health Support Service offers at home visits or phone sessions for whānau and caregivers who have concerns about their child’s health, behaviour, wellbeing, or social needs. The
Posted on Read MorePEGASUS 2025 – 24 HOUR SURGERY FRACTURE CLINIC
The Fracture Clinic is based at 24 Hour Surgery on Madras Street in a dedicated space with a separate waiting room and a specialist ‘plaster room’. When patients present for
Posted on Read MorePEGASUS 2025 – BECOMING MORE HEALTH LITERATE
It is important to be able to find, understand and use health information and services. Health literacy can help prevent health problems, protect your health, and better manage health problems
Posted on Read MorePEGASUS 2025 – EMBRACING ACCESSIBILITY AT ILAM HEALTH
When planning was underway on new premises to house Ilam Medical Centre, Pegasus Health Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Manager Ester Vallero issued a challenge to the building managers: embrace
Posted on Read MorePEGASUS 2025 – SUPPORTING MIGRANT COMMUNITIES UNFAMILIAR WITH OUR HEALTH SYSTEM
Among the many adjustments migrants to Aotearoa New Zealand face, one of the most important is understanding the health system. Often this can be left until health concerns arise which
Posted on Read MorePegasus2025 – The Future of Health Challenge 2022
The Future of Health Challenge, held with the support of Pegasus Health and Te Papa Hauora, had students from the Universities of Canterbury, Otago, and Ara collaborating over the course
Posted on Read MorePegasus 2025 – Health Minister visits 24 Hour Surgery
Hon Andrew Little, Health Minister, visited the 24 Hour Surgery in August. Andrew was joined by Mark Liddle, Manukura | Chief Executive Officer at Pegasus Health and Jasmine Mackay, Clinical
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