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Health hub for North Canterbury
March 2, 2012
Health hub for North Canterbury
Plans for a health hub in North Canterbury are underway, following discussions by the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) with key stakeholders.
Carolyn Gullery, CDHB General Manager Planning and Funding says the CDHB’s proposal for the planning of the health hub has been approved by Minister of Health Tony Ryall and initial meetings have already taken place with some of the many stakeholders, including North Canterbury’s community leaders, community health services, Rangiora Hospital staff and local general practitioners.
“With the growing population in North Canterbury it makes sense to have a local hub for a range of health services to support the existing services in Rangiora and North Canterbury,” Carolyn says.
Once the feedback from the meetings has been gathered, a full public consultation will be held.
“We are working within the timeframe as discussed with Minister of Health Hon Tony Ryall and plan to begin the consultation with the people of North Canterbury this month (March),” Carolyn says.
The Government has estimated the cost of the health hub could be around $7 million with a planned completion date of June 2013.
“We are really looking forward to introducing new services in North Canterbury.”
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Canterbury DHB
CDHB
Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is a Christchurch, New Zealand based hospital and healthcare provider for the
Canterbury region of New Zealand. Our region extends from Kekerengu in the North, to Rangitata in the South and Arthurs Pass in the West and comprises the six Territorial Local Authorities of Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Christchurch City, Selwyn and Ashburton.
We collaborate with other health and disability organisations, stakeholders and our community to decide what health and disability services are needed and how to best use the funding we receive from Government to improve, promote and protect the health, wellbeing and independence of our population.
At the Canterbury DHB, our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Canterbury.
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