With an increase in numbers of disabled people in our community, Pegasus Health wants to ensure that there is accessible information throughout the Canterbury Health System. Pegasus aims to create
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SMALL STEPS TO SUSTAINABILITY AT HALSWELL PHARMACY
Halswell Pharmacy has adopted a sustainable approach that aims to minimise the environmental impact of their dispensary. Pharmacist, Loren Vincent, and owner, Karen Frater, have spearheaded this initiative that sees
Posted on Read MorePEGASUS GP MEMBERS RECOGNISED IN THE 2023 NEW YEAR’S HONORS
Dr Apisalome Talemaitoga Dr Apisalome Talemaitoga was awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to Health and the Pacific community. Part of Dr Talemaitoga’s
Posted on Read MorePEGASUS 2025 – CONNECT WITH FRIENDS AND WHĀNAU THIS SUMMER
Summer is here and with longer days and warmer weather it is the perfect time to connect with friends and whānau. Here are a few ways you can enjoy the
Posted on Read MoreHome screening for bowel cancer rolls out in Waitaha Canterbury
Canterbury began rolling out the National Bowel Screening Programme in October 2020. This was part of a staged rollout across all regions of Aotearoa that began in 2017 following a
Posted on Read MoreStomach cancer survivor urges people to trust their gut
Stomach cancer survivor, Chris Parata urges people to trust their gut and visit their GP if they have any ongoing pain or reflux. Initially, Chris was put on anti-reflux medication
Posted on Read MoreCancer risk prompts difficult decisions
Testing positive for a high-risk cancer gene forced some tough decisions on Nicola Coom, but also ignited a passion for improving the lives of those impacted by cancer. Nicola was
Posted on Read MoreNew Waitaha Canterbury cancer facility opening in 2023
A new building to house the Cancer Society’s Christchurch-based patient accommodation and support services is due to be completed in early 2023. Chief Executive of the Cancer Society Canterbury –
Posted on Read MorePegasus Health signs OraTaiao ‘Climate Change and Health’ Call For Action
Pegasus Health is pleased to announce that we have signed the OraTaiao Health Professional’s Joint Call for Action on Climate Change and Health. OraTaiao is a climate response group, who
Posted on Read MoreTaking care of a loved one with terminal cancer
Ada Beaumont feels grateful that she was able to celebrate her husband Gary’s 80th birthday before he passed away from a stage four brain tumour in late 2021. The celebration
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