Third heart procedure lab opens at Christchurch Hospital

The PressRNZSaturday 27 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A third catheterisation laboratory has opened at Christchurch Hospital to increase the number of heart procedures performed each week. Health Minister Simeon Brown stated the upgrade aims to reduce cardiac waitlists and provide patients with faster access to treatment.

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First reported by The Press, Sat 27 Sep 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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    Third heart procedure lab opens at Christchurch Hospital (opens in new tab)

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    Christchurch cardiac care boosted by opening of third new laboratory (opens in new tab)