South Canterbury offers a range of both public and private medical facilities.
Several leading medical specialists and surgeons have chosen to settle here, many emigrating from other countries in search of a better lifestyle.
Primary and community health services are integrated with Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand South Canterbury that employs more than 950 people and provides public hospital and health services to more than 55,000 people. Bidwill Trust Hospital in Timaru offers an extensive range of services including general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, oral, ENT and gynecology.
There are approximately 40 GPs (general practitioner/doctors) throughout South Canterbury and many pharmacies and chemists. It is important to be enrolled with a local GP to ensure you and your family receive the care or referrals you need to be healthy.
South Canterbury is well served with social agencies that cater to the specific requirements within the community and those with ethnic or special needs.
Elderly people are exceptionally well catered for in the district, with a wide range of aged care facilities and support.
Links & Resources
High quality healthcare and support services are available throughout South Canterbury. Hospitals, medical centres, doctors, health practioners, dentists and pharmacies are close by, alongside wellbeing education and support providers across the community.
Te Whatu Ora Health South CANTERBURY
Doctors, Medical Centres & Pharmacies
What to do and where to go for your healthcare needs.
Mental Health
If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s mood or behavior, help is available. People in South Canterbury have good access to a range of support services.
Arowhenua Whanau Services
A Maori Health provider offering marae based integrated services to all Maori and non Maori living in South Canterbury. Centres in Temuka, Timaru, Twizel and Waimate.
Health & Wellbeing Businesses
Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
1222 Peel Forest Road, Peel Forest
Alpine Guides (Aoraki) Ltd
81 Bowen Drive, Aoraki Mount Cook
CBay Timaru Aquatic Centre
11 Te Weka Street, Timaru
Lake Tekapo Regional Park
20 Lilybank Drive, Tekapo
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury
12 Park Lane, Timaru
The Cyclery
106 Stafford Street, Timaru
ACC
Aoraki House, 7-15 Beswick Street, Timaru

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