In June, 2021, Pegasus Health Hauora Māori Manager, Melody Tuliau, was seconded to the Canterbury DHB (now Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury) vaccination team as Māori Equity Lead. Over
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Getting the flu shot for winter
Getting the influenza vaccine was a no brainer for Banks Peninsula resident, Digital Capability Manager for Careerforce, Ian Moir. With the move to the orange traffic light setting and workplaces
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 MoreVaccinating our rural communities
Rural practices have been putting in the hard work for months to support and encourage locals to get vaccinated. A recent University of Otago study found rates of COVID-19 vaccination
Posted on Read MoreRural practices get in behind Super Saturday
Home-baking, sausage sizzles, music, transport, and all-day ‘walk-in-clinics’ were some of the ways rural Canterbury practices helped boost vaccination rates on ‘Super Saturday’. Leeston Medical Centre lead vaccinator, Helen Rawstron,
Posted on Read More90 For Canterbury
We’re proud to support the 90% For Canterbury campaign. #90forcanterbury is an initiative by Cantabrians – for Cantabrians to boost and support Canterbury’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The goal is to
Posted on Read MoreBarrington Partnership Makes Vaccination Easy
Clinical psychologist Joel Hoo received his COVID-19 vaccination at a clinic in Barrington Mall because it was conveniently located and offered evening appointments meaning he didn’t have to fit the
Posted on Read MoreIt’s a privilege to take one for the team
Frontline health staff are now getting vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves, their whānau and their patients. Mass vaccination centres have been set up in Christchurch by the Canterbury District
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