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From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Alena’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey
Alena’s diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes was an unexpected journey for her family, filled with challenges and the determination to raise awareness about this condition. We spoke with Jacinta, Alena’s
Posted on Read MoreRight Service Right Time connecting whānau with services
Right Service Right Time (RSRT) is a community-based initiative that Pegasus Health supports which seeks to improve the well-being of tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, whatever their circumstances may be,
Posted on Read MoreNetP Nurse helping local wāhine overcome whakamā
Pegasus Health supported NetP nurse Kiri Manihera to do a specialist cervical screening course and respond to a need she saw in her low-decile community. Kiri will graduate from the
Posted on Read MoreManaging COVID-19 in the community
Dr Kim Burgess is the clinical lead for Canterbury’s primary care vaccination programme. She says general practices have played a key role in providing information and reassurance for patients hesitant
Posted on Read MoreOvercoming vaccine hesitancy
Rosita Wharepapa was sceptical about getting the COVID-19 vaccine but thanks to conversations with general practice staff she decided to protect herself and her family. Rosita was nervous about getting
Posted on Read MoreTrust and rapport underpins collaboration between pharmacy and practice
Mitchell Trezise, Pharmacy Manager, believes building trust and rapport with their local medical centre is key to being able to respond to the changing need of the Yaldhurst community. Kiwi
Posted on Read MoreSupporting Cantabrians to quit smoking
Sue Aitken, Kaiārahi, Team Leader – Health Promotion Programmes, has one simple smoking cessation message: “We don’t expect practices to provide the actual support themselves. They are far too busy.
Posted on Read MoreSpecial Children’s Christmas Party
Pegasus Health is honoured to have sponsored the 2021 Special Children’s Christmas Party. This event saw 1,200 very special Cantabrian children celebrate Christmas in a big way. The children invited
Posted on Read MorePractice Relationship Team gains from giving back
The newly-formed Practice Relationship Team chose to spend their recent team building day ‘giving back’. They spent the day planting native trees at Ōruapaeroa/Travis Wetlands. The wetlands are home to
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