PRIVACY & SECURITY TIPS The Office of the Privacy Commissioner marks Privacy Week each year to promote privacy awareness. This year’s theme centres on “Privacy: The Foundation of Trust”. We have put together the following tips as some simple ways to ensure health information is protected and kept secure. The poster also provides reference
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Reflecting on Brief Intervention Talk Therapy and Te Tumu Waiora
Shelley McCabe joined Pegasus Health as the Mental Health Service Manager in 2017. With a background in secondary mental health as both a clinician and manager, Shelley was ready to shake up a system that was no longer fit for purpose or meeting the demands placed on it. “When I came into the service as
Posted on Read MoreRole of Nurse Practitioner/Mātanga Tapuhi at 24 Hour Surgery
Have you ever thought about becoming a Nurse Practitioner? It’s a highly skilled role that involves advanced education and clinic training, allowing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) legal authority to practice above the level of a Registered Nurse (RN). Sarah Bothamley, Nurse Practitioner Coordinator at Pegasus Health, says her role is dynamic within 24 Hour Surgery. “We
Posted on Read MoreSocial work student’s placement with 24 Hour Surgery
Undertaking a Bachelor of Social Work with the University of Canterbury, Nikki Nute is currently on placement at 24 Hour Surgery for 16 weeks. Nikki’s background has been working as a Child Health Coordinator at Pegasus Health, working with children and their whānau through the Child Health Support Service – a service that aims to
Posted on Read MorePuāwai Healthy Lifestyles Service Q&A
The newly renamed Puāwai Healthy Lifestyles Service has provided some simple tips on minimising stress to improve health and wellbeing. Q1: Why is it important to minimise stress? Stress can negatively impact many aspects of our lives; such as the quality of our sleep, our productivity, and relationships with others. However, if we shift our
Posted on Read MoreA word from our Chair
At our board meeting on February 23, 2022, Mark Liddle was formally confirmed as the CEO of Pegasus Health (Charitable) Ltd, succeeding Vince Barry. The appointment follows a process by the Board to appoint a chief executive with the right mix of skills to navigate a strong path forward as we move through the health
Posted on Read MoreGet to know the new Pegasus CEO: Mark Liddle
Mark is a family man with a blended family of six kids. “I’ve been in New Zealand for 21 years. I came here for a better life for myself, my wife and my family.” He’s also a keen musician and plays bass guitar in a grunge band after growing up listening to 90s bands like
Posted on Read MoreRATs distributed to vulnerable communities
With the increase of Omicron in the Canterbury region, some of our most vulnerable communities have been struggling to get access to Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). Pegasus Health decided they wanted to help these communities by purchasing over 10,000 RATs to distribute to community partners and vulnerable groups. “The Pegasus Strategic Leadership Team and Pegasus
Posted on Read MoreWorking for Canterbury for 30 years – A history of Pegasus Health
Kia atawhai ki te tangata / Care for the people Pegasus Health (Charitable) is the largest Primary Health Organisation (PHO) in the South Island. Funded by the Ministry of Health and the Canterbury District Health Board, the role of Pegasus Health is to make Canterbury the best place to receive and provide primary care. Pegasus
Posted on Read MoreMental Health Leadership Team explain ‘COVID fatigue’ and tips for managing it
The Pegasus Health Mental Health Leadership Team explains ‘COVID fatigue’ and give some tips for managing it. What is COVID fatigue? The World Health Organisation describes COVID fatigue as being ‘demotivated and exhausted by the demands of life during a pandemic’. The pandemic has meant loss of regular activities, social connection, roles, identity, and required
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