Southern Destinations: June 22, 2017

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18 community resources <strong>2017</strong> Monday to Friday Red Cross has volunteers driving with two vital programmes in Christchurch city. Both Meals on Wheels and Community Transport relies on generous people giving their time to help many across the suburbs. Community Transport offers a lifeline to people who need to get to medical appointments, who have no transport of their own and cannot use public transport for some reason. This service has been operating since 2013 and has grown from one van to two vans and two cars. Meals on Wheels has operated in Christchurch since the early 1950’s and currently Red Cross drivers deliver approximately 750 hot meals per day. However the programme is more than the delivery of a hot meal, for many recipients it is the friendly smile and chat that means so much, in fact for many recipients the delivery person may be the only person they see that day. The regular social contact and rEd Cross nutritionally balanced hot meals help support vulnerable people in their homes. Volunteering is a great way to boost your wellbeing at the same time as helping your community. The level of commitment for both programmes is flexible from one day a month to several days a week. Volunteers are at the heart of Red Cross, they’re committed, passionate and you could be just the person we are looking for! If you have some spare time please call 03 339 3750 and ask how to join one of these valuable programmes. Volunteer Drivers Needed For Red Cross Meals On Wheels & Community Transport • Weekdays only • Regular or Relief rostering sUPPorting people with diabetes We are a support organisation for Canterbury people who have diabetes, their family and friends. We offer support, information, advocacy and non-clinical education on all aspects of diabetes. Our shop has a wide range of products including blood glucose, meters and strips, lancets, fingerpickers, ketone test strips, cookbooks, hypo treatments, medical grade shoes and socks, travel bags, our popular Jok ‘n Al sauces and toppings, and sugar-free treats. Diabetes Christchurch membership offers you support, exercise and activities with age-related groups, and discounted shop products. Our office/shop is on the ground floor, 550 Hagley Avenue, phone 378-6266, and open Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm. Our staff can help you find further information or make an appointment for the subsidised podiatry toenail clipping service. We can offer group education classes for Type 2, and supermarket tours. You can become involved with our diabetes awareness programmes or other fundraising and volunteer activities in your area. The calendar of events is on our website www. diabeteschristchurch.co.nz and our Facebook page. We have a good library of pamphlets and books on food, exercise and other diabetes issues. All members receive our Viewpoint newsletter, which includes information on all aspects of diabetes, and updates on local events, as well as local, national and international diabetes research. We would love to include your stories about diabetes in this. Email Lynne, the manager, lynne.taylor@cdhb.health.nz AWAITING COPY Ad Number: FG9969 Artwork: FG9969 Size: 13.5x2 Description: DIABETES CHRISTCHURCH INC Account: Colour: F Filename: FG9969 DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? Helping to support all people with diabetes by providing information, diabetes medical products, support, advocacy and education. Phone, email or call in: Ground floor, 550 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch 8011 Open 9.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Fri P: 378-6266 E: Info.DiabetesCHCH@cdhb.health.nz • Current NZ drivers licence • Training given Meals on Wheels - Pat 339 3759 Community Transport - Vicki 027 839 7724 DIABETES CHrISTCHurCH INC
community resources <strong>2017</strong> 19 oraL surgery unit opens at Charity Hospital The spacious Community Room can be hired at no charge. People suffering from pain and infections may be able to receive their dental treatment or oral surgery at the Canterbury Charity Hospital in Harewood Road. The hospital has recently extended its dental service to include a new purpose-built oral surgery unit to provide extractions under sedation. The need for the service was identified by members of the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Dental Association, including dentist Dr Stuart Johnson. “Patients suffering pain and infection from teeth needing to be extracted by a specialist may now be able to receive this treatment at the Canterbury Charity Hospital providing they meet certain criteria,” Dr Johnson said. The hospital’s new oral surgery facility will help Cantabrians that have been turned down by the public system, do not have medical insurance and cannot afford the treatment privately. A dentist’s referral is required. Specialist oral surgeon Dr Bob Begg said problems such as chronic infection could cause acute pain and swelling. “These infections can not only significantly affect people’s general health and energy levels, but may also contribute to chronic pain and depression,” he said. The Canterbury Charity Hospital’s current dental service for WINZ clients will continue within the new custom-designed building, Warner Mauger House, along with an area for making dentures. Based in Bishopdale, it is nearly 10 years since the Canterbury Charity Hospital opened its doors and by the end of 2016 the hospital had recorded 12,666 patient visits. With a huge team of volunteer surgeons, dentists, nurses, anaesthetists, technicians and support staff, the hospital can provide more free day surgery than ever, as well as medical treatments, dental services and counselling to Cantabrians in need. Officiating at the opening of Warner Mauger House, Charity Hospital Patron Sir Jerry Mateparae said he was grateful to the Charity Hospital’s team foresight on behalf of their future patients. “Thank you for your foresight, effort and your commitment .... I acknowledge the dedication and care of the nearly 300 strong volunteer workforce ... who make the time and the energy to reach out to others. I thank you for making a difference.” A spacious Community Room in the new Warner Mauger House that will be available for free completes the creation of a community health hub at the Charity Hospital. “We are very grateful for everyone’s support locally and offer this room, which has a full kitchen and wheelchair access, to be used free by community groups and organisations with a focus on health and wellbeing,” executive officer Carl Shaw said. HOON HAY MEDICAL CENTRE Meet our team of doctors • Patient choice of doctor • Appointment Availability • Established GP/Nurse Team Online repeat prescriptions and appointment bookings We look forward to providing you and your family with ongoing professional healthcare Hoon Hay Medical Ph: 338 8179 www.hoonhaymc.co.nz
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