Greta Simpson, Author at Pegasus Health

Visiting the 24 Hour Surgery under Alert Level 4

Greta SimpsonAugust 17, 2021August 17, 2021News event, Public health messages

Know what to expect at the 24 Hour Surgery during Alert Level 4 over the next 3 days (from 11.59pm tonight, Tuesday 17th August) You can call HealthLine 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 0800 611 116 to find out what medical care you need and where to go to get care.

Te Tumu Waiora Working to Improve Local Wellbeing

Greta SimpsonMay 25, 2021Uncategorized

Te Tumu Waiora (To head towards wellness) is providing a valuable component in the support services offered by Pegasus Health since being formally launched in Canterbury last year. A nationwide framework, Te Tumu Waiora has been developed over five years to provide convenient, personalised and holistic care and support for people experiencing mental distress, addiction

Immunisation Major Focus for Pegasus Health

Greta SimpsonMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021Uncategorized

Immunisations of all types continue to be our best line of defense for our communities and Pegasus Health is working closely with the Ministry of Health, Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and communities to protect our population. We are involved in a range of programmes, including the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), COVID-19 and influenza

Nursing Diversity Brings Nursing Strength

Greta SimpsonMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021Uncategorized

A primary nursing symposium held in Christchurch provided a perfect opportunity to celebrate the diversity of nursing roles across both primary and community health care environments. Pegasus Nursing Development Co-ordinator, Di Bos, went along to the symposium and says it was a great chance for nurses to come together as a large group, to reconnect