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.
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COVID-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 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 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
Posted on Read MorePegasus Health welcomes new Director of Hauora Māori and Ōritetanga
Pegasus Health’s commitment to equity and access will be further strengthened with the appointment of Irihāpeti Mahuika as its Director of Hauora (Health and Wellbeing) Māori and Ōritetanga (Equity and Equality). This newly-created role supports Pegasus Health’s commitment to reduce inequities, increase access to services and improve hauora outcomes for Māori in Canterbury. “Irihāpeti will
Posted on Read MoreThe Duchess who came to Dinner
Last week (22 November 2019), our Senior Chef team had a very special sous chef – namely, Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall. Her Royal Highness included the visit to the Senior Chef programme while Prince Charles travelled to Lincoln University as part of their third joint visit to New Zealand. Christchurch was the
Posted on Read MoreReading in Mind – keeping the mental health conversation going
On Thursday 3 October more than 150 people turned up to a Reading in Mind event at Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library), which Pegasus co-hosted along with our Christchurch City Library and MHERC partners. The event was headlined by Lorelei Mason, former health reporter for TVNZ, with support from a range of local mental health advocates
Posted on Read MoreReading in Mind at Tūranga
On Saturday 10 August the Pegasus Health ‘Reading in Mind’ team joined a mental health and wellbeing showcase with Ōtautahi Creative Spaces at Tūranga. The Reading in Mind scheme works with Christchurch City Libraries and MHERC to provide a resource to support people experiencing low-to-moderate mental health issues. They do this by providing lists of
Posted on Read MorePegasus Health Chair appointed to Health Precinct Advisory Council
Congratulations to Peter Townsend, Chair of Pegasus Health, who has recently been appointed as the Independent Chair of the Health Precinct Advisory Council. Peter is well-respected in Canterbury and nationally and has been closely involved in Canterbury’s development and regeneration for more than 20 years. He is a tireless advocate for Canterbury and always has
Posted on Read MoreWhānau, fitness and fun
Congratulations to all our Pegasus practices and staff who took part in yesterday’s City 2 Surf run/walk. This was the 45th year of this event and participants could choose from a 14km or 6km distance. A great way to combine whānau, fitness and fun at a time when Christchurch really needs this.
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