Bowel cancer in Marlborough is “definitely not being caught early enough” says Churchill Private Hospital colorectal surgeon Chris Liyanage, as a screening programme for the disease gets underway in the region. About half of all bowel cancer patients Chris sees have advanced stages of the disease. According to Bowel Cancer New Zealand, Marlborough has the fourth-highest rate of bowel cancer nationwide. Chris says a contributing factor to this high rate of late diagnosis is that … [Read more...] about Surgeon at forefront of bowel cancer screening in Marlborough
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Churchill Private Hospital Trust supports Riding for Disabled children’s programme
Marlborough Riding for the Disabled (MRDA) says a recent donation from the Churchill Private Hospital Trust for its specialised children’s programme “means the world to us”. MRDA manager Helena Hickey says the funding will go towards operating the Early Intervention Programme. Held weekly, it is designed to assist toddlers – and sometimes babies and older children – who are delayed in their development to use fine and gross motor skills needed for sitting, turning over, crawling and … [Read more...] about Churchill Private Hospital Trust supports Riding for Disabled children’s programme
Modern operating theatre a first for NZ
Churchill Private Hospital’s state-of-the-art glass modular operating theatre is a first for New Zealand and has proved a huge success for surgeons and patients alike. The innovative glass-panelled walls are designed to be ultra-hygienic and extremely functional, with the added benefit of creating a bright, colourful environment that is pleasant and calming for all who use it. The walls include recessed monitors, built-in desks, and workbenches designed to eliminate clutter. Churchill … [Read more...] about Modern operating theatre a first for NZ
New Operating Theatre to be Built
The Board of Churchill Private Hospital has entered into a Heads of Agreement with the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB) to construct the new theatre. The new theatre will be owned by Churchill and will be part of the existing Wairau Hospital Theatre complex. This means that both public and private patients will benefit from an increase in operating theatre capacity in the region. … [Read more...] about New Operating Theatre to be Built
