Partnership formed to realise GP clinic in Christchurch

Media release
26 July 2022

Phoenix Healthcare Group and Third Age Health partnering to realise new clinic for central Christchurch

Third Age Health and Phoenix Healthcare Group are partnering to realise a new integrated general practice
and allied health clinic to support unmet health need in the central Christchurch area.

The planned general practice clinic, to be named Phoenix Health Hub, will be situated in the central city as part
of the current Phoenix Healthcare Group site at 166 Moorhouse Avenue.

The expanded clinic will offer general practice services for people of all ages alongside Phoenix’s already
established allied health services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, vaccination clinic, health
monitoring, home and community support, nursing services and ear clinic.

“We’re really excited about the opportunities that exist in Christchurch to establish a new integrated primary
care clinic. There is growth happening in Christchurch and we know there is already a sizable number of
people in the central city area who are not enrolled in general practice and many exciting practices are closed
for new enrolments, we are looking to fill this gap, said Tony Wai, CEO, Third Age Health.

“We’re already providing general practice services for a number of aged residential care facilities in the
Christchurch area and as in other areas the new clinic will provide a hub from which to support our ‘on the
ground’ clinical team and to enable us to offer a wider range of services to support the health of older people
in the Canterbury region.”

Phoenix Healthcare Group General Manager, Indy Saul said, “Including a general practice offering as part of
already established allied health clinic is a natural progression to ensure our current clients and people who
live in the central city or travel in for work have access to a modern integrated healthcare experience.

We’re excited to be partnering with Third Age Health to develop the clinic and will draw on their general
practice experience to deliver a healthcare experience that incorporates the best of in-person and digital
services.”

The new general practice clinic is expected to be open sometime in late spring and will begin with a lead GP
and nursing team alongside other allied health professionals onsite, with the general practice team growing as
patient enrolments increase.

Experienced health sector operations lead, Chenoa Walker, who recently joined the Third Age Health team as
the Regional Health Manager for Canterbury will lead the development of the new clinic

General Practitioners or Nurse Practitioners interested in being part of the new clinic are encouraged to
contact Chenoa on chenoaw@thirdagehealth.co.nz.

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For more information, please contact:
Ruth Morse, Head of Communications, Marketing and Engagement – Third Age Health
+64 21 263 1415
ruthm@thirdagehealth.co.nz

About Phoenix Healthcare Group
Phoenix Healthcare Group provides home and community support, occupational health, workplace training, health and
wellbeing, rehabilitation, and ear hygiene services. Making a positive difference in people’s lives, Phoenix Healthcare
Group isa reliable and trusted provider of primary care and comprehensive health services taking a holistic and patient-
centric approach to ensure clients receive the best care tailored to their needs. www.phoenixhealthcare.co.nz

About Third Age Health
Third Age Health is the leader in providing quality health care services for older people including those living in retirement
villages, private hospitals, secure dementia units as well as in communities across New Zealand. A dedicated Third Age
Health clinical team provides onsite clinics, rostered rounds and after hours on-call healthcare services aimed at
supporting the health and wellbeing of older people to improve quality of life. As well as providing clinical services for
over 50 aged care facilities throughout New Zealand, Third Age Health owns several general practices providing primary
healthcare to their local community. www.thirdagehealth.co.nz