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
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RATs 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
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
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
Posted on Read MoreNursing Entry to Practice (NETP) Orientation Week
Fifteen new graduate Registered Nurses (RNs) completed orientation during February at Pegasus House to commence their Nursing Entry to Practice (NetP) year, designed to support their first year of practice.
Posted on Read MoreGP Clare Healy honoured as Forensic Educator
Christchurch GP, Clare Healy, was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Years Honours 2022 for her services to medical forensic education. The
Posted on Read MoreWorkforce Development Scholarship recipient – Samuel Hidray Equbazgi
Former Eritrean refugee, Samuel Hidray Equbazgi, is in his third year of a Social Work degree at the University of Canterbury. Last year, he was a recipient of the Pegasus
Posted on Read MorePegasus Hauora Māori Team attend GPNZ Māori Health Leaders Hui
The GPNZ Māori Health Leaders rōpū is a collective of Māori Health leaders across the PHO network that was established two years ago and is currently chaired by Pegasus Health
Posted on Read MoreOvercoming a feeling of isolation among pharmacists
Dr Aarti Patel, General Manager of the Canterbury Community Pharmacy Group (CCPG), wants to remind pharmacists and their staff, that they don’t have to feel alone. “This is a journey
Posted on Read MoreMental Health and Wellbeing support for Primary Care teams
Pegasus Senior Clinical Leader and Mt Pleasant GP, Simon Wynn Thomas, has a singular message for clinical teams. “In order to provide quality care to patients, primary health teams need
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