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Friday, 10 October 2003, 5:33 pm
Press Release: Rainbow Children's Trust

Media Advisory, Monday 13 October

MINISTER TO PRESENT FUNDING GIFT TO CANTERBURY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD

On Wednesday 15 October Minister of Health the Hon. Annette King will be presenting a significant funding gift to the Canterbury District Health Board.

The funding from the Rainbow Children's Trust has allowed the purchase of new computerised sleep diagnostic equipment for children.

All media are welcome to attend the presentation and speech by the Hon. Annette King, which will be followed by an opportunity to view the equipment.

The presentation will take place at 2 pm at the Paediatric Outpatient Department at Christchurch Hospital (enter through the Riverside Entrance).

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