Churchill Private Hospital Trust offers Community donations to eligible groups within the Marlborough region, through an application process. As part of this programme we will be highlighting some of the initiatives that have benefited from Churchill’s support. Applicants from local groups and clubs can apply for funding from Churchill to support their work or event which directly benefits the health and wellbeing of the Marlborough community. Churchill Community Grant recipient, … [Read more...] about Supporting the youngest in our community
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Advanced technology designed for digital precision and accuracy in total knee replacement is available now
Churchill Hospital now offers the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, the latest advancement that helps surgeons perform knee replacement surgery that is tailored to each patient with the goal to get patients back to life faster. In 2020 there were approximately 8,000 primary knee replacements performed in New Zealand.1 Patients are often looking for the latest technology as they aim for improved outcomes, increased movement, and shortened recovery time. Every knee is different, as is every … [Read more...] about Advanced technology designed for digital precision and accuracy in total knee replacement is available now
Important Covid Information to help us keep you, our patients and staff safe
Mask guidelines Whilst it is no longer mandatory for people to wear masks in healthcare facilities, if you feel more comfortable wearing a mask into our facility then please feel free to continue to do so. Have you had a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months? To ensure your upcoming surgery can proceed, it is imperative you let us know if you have tested positive for Covid-19 at any time in the 3 months prior to your surgery date. Guidelines from the Ministry of Health and the … [Read more...] about Important Covid Information to help us keep you, our patients and staff safe
Churchill Private Hospital awarded Accreditation to EQuIP Standard 6 for provision of surgical services
Blenheim increased its community health standard recently when Churchill Hospital once again received a national award of accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to meeting standards of practice and ensuring effective systems for quality and risk management within its service. Churchill Hospital received this important recognition from the DAA Group, a leading Designated Auditing Agency that provides accreditation services in New Zealand. DAA Group Managing Directors, Janice McEwan and … [Read more...] about Churchill Private Hospital awarded Accreditation to EQuIP Standard 6 for provision of surgical services
Please don’t be shy – get your health concerns checked
Specialist general surgeons and physicians at Churchill Private Hospital and Specialist Centre encourage people to “please don’t be shy” and have concerns checked as soon as possible. As we get older we can start to feel different aches and pains in our bodies, including in our abdomen. Minor abdominal pain can result from a number of causes including having gas (wind) trapped in your stomach, or eating too much. You can try lying down to rest, sipping on clear fluids or putting a warm … [Read more...] about Please don’t be shy – get your health concerns checked
Alert Level 3
Churchill Hospital and Specialist Centre has reopened to facilitate urgent face-to-face consultations and prioritised elective surgery under Alert Level 3. We have important measures in place to ensure the work we undertake can be done so safely for our staff, specialists and our patients. Clinic consultations Where clinically appropriate, virtual consultations will continue to be considered as a first option.If you are asked to attend a face-to-face appointment, you will receive a … [Read more...] about Alert Level 3
