21 December 2018
As the end of another year quickly approaches, I would like to thank everyone who has worked as part of the West Coast Health System to ensure our Coast community receives the support, care and treatment they need to maintain good health. I would also like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. Last week’s barbecue lunch in Greymouth provided a great opportunity for West Coast DHB board members to catch-up with Grey-based staff. There’s some Christmas photos in this edition of the CE Update, alongside photos of the pōwhiri to welcome Executive Director of Allied Health Jacqui Lunday Johnstone to the West Coast. What a great opportunity to celebrate the work that everyone has been doing over the past year and to experience some Coast hospitality in welcoming Jacqui to the Coast. Thanks so much to those of you who have taken the time to give your Big Shout Out – if you haven’t yet there is still time to do one (or even two). It’s easy! Simply go to your Max homepage and click on the Big Shout Out images directly below the search bar and follow the instructions. Next year we look forward to preparing for the move to our new health facility, Te Nikau Grey Hospital and Health Centre in Greymouth and progressing the planning for the Buller Health facility.
I would like to thank our staff along with our alliance partners and the many community providers who are part of the wider West Coast Health System. Your efforts make a significant difference to the health and wellbeing of our Coast community. If you are taking time off over the holiday period, I wish you a happy time with whānau David Meates, CEO and friends. If you’re working, thank you for holding the fort and continuing to give your all. It is appreciated. Meri Kirihimete me te tau hau Haere ora, haere pai Go with wellness, go with care. David Meates Chief Executive West Coast District Health Board
Karyn Bousfield gives a Big Shout Out to the West Coast DHB.
21 December 2018
West Coast DHB staff getting into the Christmas spirit
West Coast DHB staff Christmas lunch at Grey Base Hospital.
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PĹ?whiri to welcome Jacqui Lunday Johnstone to the West Coast DHB.
Santa teleconferences into Parfitt Ward from the North Pole.
Left to right: General Manager MÄ ori Health Gary Coghlan, General Manager Philip Wheble, West Coast DHB Board member Chris Auchinvole, Director of Nursing Karyn Bousfield, Management Accountant Chris Kounoudis, Associate Director Allied Health Jane George and Executive Director of Allied Health Jacqui Lunday Johnstone.
Local Greymouth choir singing carols at the Kahurangi Christmas party.
West Coast DHB staff prepare to sing waiata to welcome Jacqui Lunday Johnstone.
Brittany Jenkins and Karyn Bousfield with Santa at the Kahurangi Christmas party.