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Upcoming Board & Committee Meetings
(February and March 2010)
| Date | Meeting | Time | Venue |
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| Thu, 25 Feb | Board (special meeting) | 10.00 AM | Board Room, Corporate Offices, Grey Base Hospital, Greymouth |
| Fri, 26 Feb | HAC | 10.00 AM | Board Room, Corporate Offices, Grey Base Hospital, Greymouth |
| Thu, 18 Mar | CPHAC DSAC combined meeting | 01.00 PM | Board Room, Corporate Offices, Grey Base Hospital, Greymouth |
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Hot Off the Press
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Thursday, 28 January 2010
Independent Report on Sustainability Project Received
A report into the future provision of health services by West Coast District Health Board has recommended that Grey Base Hospital should become a ‘centre of excellence’ for rural health, with strong clinical back up from the Canterbury District Health Board.
West Coast DHB Chief Executive, Joel George said the report Analysis of options: Models of Care for West Coast District Health Board, by law and Economic Consulting Group (LECG) provided the basis for safer, more modern and better quality health services for the West Coast for the future.
"The Report’s recommendations offer certainty for West Coast people on how their health services could be sustainably provided for the next 25 years. Greater collaboration between West Coast and Canterbury clinicians is the key to the success of the recommendations and is a natural progression from the long standing links that the two DHBs have had for many years," he said.
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Monday, 21 December 2009
The Itch” numbers rise on the West Coast
Staff have noticed a large increase in the occurrence of scabies, also known as "the itch", amongst patients presenting at West Coast District Health Board facilities.
Scabies is caused by a tiny mite that burrows just under the skin and is highly contagious, being spread by close contact. It is not a notifiable infection/disease so contact tracing is not necessary but it is highly contagious, being spread by close contact. Scabies can affect anyone regardless of age and occur on any part of the body.
The most common signs and symptoms are an intense itching and a generalised rash.
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Friday, 18 December 2009
Canterbury-West Coast DHB collaboration boosted
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that Canterbury DHB board member, Mr Peter Ballantyne has been cross-appointed to the West Coast DHB, while current West Coast board member Dr Paul McCormack will fill the Deputy Chair position.
Dr McCormack will take over the Deputy Chair from the retiring Dr Christine Robertson.
"The cross-appointment of Mr Ballantyne to both Boards, and having Dr McCormack in a senior role strengthens the links and opportunities between Canterbury and West Coast," Mr Ryall said.
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Cervical cancer immunisation available to West Coast girls again in 2010
Next year public health nurses will be back in schools on the West Coast, offering free Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation to girls.
In 2009, 95 percent of eligible schools across New Zealand chose to participate in the programme. West Coast girls who missed out on the immunisation this year will have another opportunity to be immunised at school in 2010.
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Thursday, 26 November 2009
2009 Innovation and Excellence Awards Results
In a ceremony held in Greymouth last evening, awards were presented to health service providers recognising groups for their innovative projects and the excellence of the service they provide.
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Monday, 23 November 2009
West Coast District Health Board Performance Against Health Targets
The Ministry of Health today released figures on District Health Board performance against the six government health targets.
- District Health Board performance against the six government health targets
[PDF document, size: 142 KB]
The West Coast District Health Board is happy to be a part of a process of sharing information on how well we are delivering quality healthcare to the people of the West Coast by comparison with the rest of New Zealand.
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- District Health Board performance against the six government health targets
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Friday, 6 November 2009
Fresh Future Trust Presentation
West Coast children's hospital services will benefit significantly as the result of this year's Fresh Future Appeal.
Dot O’Connor and Jude Bruce, both delighted with the cheque and infants’ knitting donated from the Fresh Future appeal.At a short ceremony held at Grey Base Hospital on Thursday 5 November Fresh Future Trust chair Ruth Krippner and Progressive Enterprises representative Robert Smith presented an appreciative Dot O'Connor, the paediatric Clinical Nurse Manager and Jude Bruce, the Clinical Midwifery Manager of the West Coast District Health Board with a cheque for $50,000.
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Thursday, 5 November 2009
New mobile clinics improve access to dental services for rural West Coast children
The arrival of two new mobile dental clinics at the West Coast District Health Board will provide improved oral health services to students of rural West Coast schools. A greater emphasis on prevention and education is the core of the new service.
The new mobile facilities will begin providing services to West Coast children at the start of the 2010 school year.
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Upcoming Events
Board & Committee Meetings, Downloadable Papers
| Committee | Date | Time | Venue | When downloadable papers become available: |
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| Board (special meeting) |
Thu, 25 Feb |
10:00 am |
Board Room, Corporate Offices, Grey Base Hospital, Greymouth |
Tue, 23 Feb, 10:00am |
| HAC |
Fri, 26 Feb |
10:00 am |
Board Room, Corporate Offices, Grey Base Hospital, Greymouth |
Wed, 24 Feb, 10:00am |
| CPHAC / DSAC |
Thu, 18 Mar |
01:00 pm |
Board Room, Corporate Offices, Grey Base Hospital, Greymouth |
Tue, 16 Mar, 01:00pm |
Meetings Held Recently
Board & Committee Meetings, Downloadable Papers
| Committee | Date | Time | Venue | Downloadable papers |
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| DSAC |
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 |
10:00 am |
Boardroom, Corporate Office Greymouth |
Click here to download |
| CPHAC |
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 |
01:00 pm |
Boardroom, Corporate Office Greymouth |
Click here to download |
| HAC |
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 |
10:00 am |
Boardroom, Corporate Office Greymouth |
Click here to download |
| Board |
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 |
10:00 am |
Boardroom, Corporate Office Greymouth |
Click here to download |
Events Calendar
This websection contains coming events up and down the West Coast and beyond, as well as Public and School Holidays. Definitely worth checking out to see what's on in this beautiful region.
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Low Fees
at all
Primary Care Practices
The West Coast DHB has implemented the Very Low Cost Access scheme for patients at all its primary care practices. This helps keep fees very low for people who can least afford primary health care and improve health outcomes for those likely to have the worst health.
Patients enrolled with the West Coast PHO can have a standard consultation in normal clinic hours for the costs below.
- $0.00 for children under six years of age;
- $11.00 for children 6 - 17 years;
- $16.50 for adults aged 18 years and over.
Swine Flu H1N1 Influenza Information, Media Releases, Updates
Click here to take you straight to our dedicated Influenza page.
Pandemic Influenza
Current Alert Status
Code: YELLOW
| White | Yellow | Red | Green |
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Important Information
As the virus spreads around the world, the chance of widespread community transmission in New Zealand is increasing. There are some simple measures to help keep you and your family safe.
Practise the basic rules to reduce the risk of infection:
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Wash hands with soap and water, and dry thoroughly
- If you are sick, stay away from work and school
If you get sick and think it may be influenza, you should phone Healthline on 0800 611 116, or your doctor.
| Symptoms of influenza include: | |
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| Fever and chills | Coughing or sneezing |
| Headache and a sore throat | Body aches and pains |
| A sore chest | Extreme tiredness |
>>More about the Pandemic Influenza Alert Status
What's New?
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Monday, 1 February 2010
FEBRUARY CLINIC ROSTER AND JANUARY 2010 HEALTH REPORT NOW AVAILABLE FOR FRANZ JOSEF CLINIC
This roster can from now on be viewed in the 'Services' Section. Browse to South Westland and there click on 'Clinics'.
The direct link to the roster section is:
Franz Josef Clinic's February 2010 RosterThe direct link to the health report section is:
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009
NEW LETTERS OF EXPECTATIONS WEB-SECTION
Annually the Minister of Health advises each District Health Board of the government’s expectations of the Board’s performance in the forthcoming year. The Board of the West Coast District Health Board also advises management of their expectations. Both of these letters of expectations now available on our website inform and guide the planning processes of the DHB for the next year.
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Wednesday, 20 May 2009
HEHA INTRODUCES NUTRITION FUND CHANGES
The Ministry of Health has spent the last few months refocusing the Healthy Eating - Healthy Action (HEHA) Strategy to achieve more of a balance between increasing physical activity and improving nutrition.