In March 2020, Pegasus Health was contracted by the Canterbury District Health Board to oversee community based assessment and testing. Learn what other activities Pegasus Health have undertaken in the
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UC Pop-up provides access to testing for ākonga
During the start of the Omicron outbreak, the University of Canterbury (UC) had one of the largest clusters of positive cases amongst students. The decision to have a pop-up site
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
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 MoreVisiting the 24 Hour Surgery under COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Light) Orange
Know what to expect at the 24 Hour Surgery during COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Light) Orange. You can call HealthLine 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 0800
Posted on Read MoreCreating a welcoming environment for Pasifika
Samoan community worker, Vailia Afoa-Fui, has put her part-time study on hold to work more hours at a Hornby based COVID-19 vaccination clinic and help protect Canterbury’s Pasifika community. Vailia
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 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
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