The annual Pegasus Health Scholarship Awards held in May proved to be another powerful and emotional evening celebrating the diversity and successes of our 16 recipients. Samuel Equbazgi was an experienced journalist working for the Government’s Ministry of Information in his East African homeland of Eritrea before he was forced to flee. He says he
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Make summer unstoppable
We all want an uninterrupted summer… here’s Canterbury’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink, on simple some things we can all do to make our summer unstoppable. Watch the video
Posted on Read MorePegasus Health Annual Report 2020
This year’s Annual Report and Financials are now available. Read about the Pegasus response to COVID-19, how we are supporting general practice, working with out health partners to provide primary health care, and many more stories.
Posted on Read MoreNo disruption to 24 Hour Surgery due to Stop Work meeting 23 July 2020
Pegasus Health would like to reassure patients visiting the 24 Hour surgery on Thursday 23 July from 12.30 – 2.30pm that service will not be interrupted by a Stop Work meeting being held for primary health care nurses. Nurses have agreed to processes to enable members to attend the meeting, without disrupting patients. The stop
Posted on Read MoreCOVID-19 testing at Christchurch supermarket success
A Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC) that tested supermarket shoppers for COVID-19 has been a success for the Canterbury Health System. A Pegasus Health team was onsite at the PakNSave Moorhouse Avenue site in Christchurch from 9am to 4pm on Friday 17 April 2020. The aim was to test around 250 people. A Ministry of
Posted on Read MoreImportant message from Canterbury GPs during alert level four
People should be contacting their family doctor, or seeking care at an urgent doctors, as they normally would, during the Level 4 management period. “It is important that you remain healthy and have your usual check-ups, renew prescriptions and talk to your family doctor about health issues,” Canterbury Primary Response Group Clinical Lead Dr Phil
Posted on Read MoreReading for our wellbeing
Now more than ever we need to look after our mental wellbeing. We may also have some extra time on our hands and be seeking support for our wellbeing. The Reading in Mind book scheme may just be what we need. The website has lists of selected books and other resources on a variety of
Posted on Read MoreMessage of support for nurses
Health workers world-wide are front footing health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of our Pegasus Nursing 2020 celebrations, Michael McIlhone, Director of Nursing at Pegasus Health, offers a message of support to all nurses. View it here
Posted on Read MoreHoli celebration at Pegasus House
Pegasus Health staff celebrated Holi on Friday 28 February 2020. Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, originating from the Indian subcontinent. A number of staff members with Indian backgrounds wore Indian traditional dress and arranged a well-organised and well-received morning tea. The aromas of delicious traditional dishes mixed with colourful sari and decorations to
Posted on Read MoreNursing mihi celebrates Pegasus nurses
Pegasus Health recently held a mihi (celebration) for five new nurse graduates in the Nursing Entry to Practice Programme (NetP) and thanked last year’s NetP nurses for their efforts. You can see the full story plus a short video clip of the event on our Pegasus Nursing 2020 page. Congratulations to all our new NetP
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