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20 Tuesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>30</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi<br />
SELWYN TIMES<br />
Have you been declined surgery or<br />
medical treatment by your DHB ?<br />
If so, we may be able to help you.<br />
Cantabrians in need, who meet our criteria,<br />
can be offered treatment FREE of charge.<br />
Who can access our services?<br />
• People who have been turned down in writing for treatment by the DHB<br />
• People who do not have medical insurance nor the means to pay for treatment<br />
privately (this is means tested)<br />
What services do we provide?<br />
The types of services include:<br />
• General surgery (abdominal, rectal etc)<br />
• Colonoscopy<br />
• Vascular (severe varicose veins)<br />
• Gynaecology and women’s health<br />
• Upper limb orthopaedics<br />
• Oral surgery and dentistry (conditions apply)<br />
• Cataract surgery<br />
• Counselling services (self-referral)<br />
What do I need to do if I think I qualify for help<br />
from the Charity Hospital?<br />
Ask your GP or dentist to refer you to the Canterbury Charity Hospital. Although<br />
most GPs are aware of the referral process, you might want to take this article with<br />
you when you visit them.<br />
Please do not contact the hospital directly.<br />
Where can I get more information?<br />
Visit our website www.charityhospital.org.nz<br />
All services provided by the hospital are free of charge thanks to the generosity of<br />
our unpaid volunteer surgeons, nurses and supporters. The Charity Hospital does<br />
not receive any Government funding.<br />
I don’t need help, but would like to help<br />
If you are a health professional and can offer your time or if you can assist<br />
financially we would love to hear from you via email to:<br />
reception@charityhospital.org.nz
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