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Time running out to get immunised
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 3:14 pm | Otago DHB
Young people aged five to 19 years who haven't yet had any of their meningococcal B vaccinations should aim to start these by 1 March in order to complete all three by the June 30 cut-off. More >>
Otago meningococcal B campaign strong results
Tuesday, 20 December 2005, 3:24 pm | Otago DHB
Otago 3rd equal nationally for dose 3 coverage after only 27 weeks – but more work needed to reach targets More >>
Otago DHB Consulting again on a Revised Proposal
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 11:55 am | Otago DHB
The Otago DHB will begin consulting with the Central Otago and Lakes District communities on 12th October on a revised proposal for sale of surplus properties surrounding the new Dunstan Hospital. As a result of previous consultation in August and September ... More >>
Otago: Integrated Medical Centre one−stop−shop
Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 9:01 am | Otago DHB
GP practices throughout Otago now have the opportunity to develop one−stop−shop premises that can boost their businesses, provide opportunities for professionals to upskill; and extend and improve the health status of local populations. More >>
Meningococcal epidemic still claiming Otago victim
Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 8:50 am | Otago DHB
Meningococcal disease is still claiming victims in Otago and people must remain vigilant against symptoms, says Otago Medical Officer of Health Marion Poore. More >>
Otago a benchmark for meningococcal B campaign
Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 9:47 am | Otago DHB
Otago’s meningococcal B vaccination campaign progress is very definitely on track and compares favourably with many other regions around the country, according to the Ministry of Health Relationship Manager for Otago District Health Board, Ann ... More >>
2nd round of school-based campaign begins today
Monday, 25 July 2005, 2:11 pm | Otago DHB
The Otago school-based campaign has achieved one of the highest rates of vaccination for round 1 in New Zealand. As of Friday 22 July, 25,213 Otago students have received dose one of the MeNZB vaccine, which represents about 90% of those who returned consent ... More >>
Hodgson to visit Otago meningococcal campaign
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 10:34 am | Otago DHB
Associate Minister for Health and Labour member for Dunedin North Pete Hodgson will take a first hand look at the Otago meningococcal B school-based vaccination programme today. More >>
Otago Meningococcal B campaign goes live today
Monday, 30 May 2005, 1:51 pm | Otago DHB
The campaign to immunise almost 50,000 babies, children and young people aged up to 20 years against Meningococcal B disease starts in Otago today. More >>
Otago Meningococcal B campaign goes live today
Monday, 30 May 2005, 12:30 am | Otago DHB
UP TO 150,000 DOSES OF THE MENZB VACCINE REQUIRED - NIR ALSO GOES LIVE TODAY More >>
Otago Meningococcal B campaign launch Mon 30 May
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 10:11 am | Otago DHB
The Otago meningococcal B vaccination campaign will be launched on Monday 30 May at Dunedin Hospital. More >>
94% consent rate meningococcal B programme
Monday, 16 May 2005, 10:15 am | Otago DHB
The overall consent rate for the Otago school-based meningococcal B programme is very high, MeNZB School Based Campaign Co-Leader Peter Bassett said today. More >>
Step Towards Clinical Services for Otago Southland
Thursday, 14 April 2005, 10:03 am | Otago DHB
Otago and Southland District Health Boards (DHBs) have moved another step towards the establishment of regional clinical services across Otago and Southland with the announcement of a joint Otago/Southland DHB formal review of Ophthalmology, Urology, ... More >>
ODHB financial status upgrade
Thursday, 3 March 2005, 6:25 pm | Otago DHB
The Ministry of Health has signaled its confidence in the ODHB’s financial and operational performance by upgrading its status from Intensive Monitoring to Performance Watch. More >>
Workplan For A Continuum Of Care For Older People
Wednesday, 20 October 2004, 2:47 pm | Otago DHB
The Otago DHB Board has signed off on a final workplan for the development of a continuum of care for older people in Otago. More >>
Otago DHB response to PSA Press Release
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 3:55 pm | Otago DHB
As part of the Otago District Health Boards overall efficiency improvement initiative, the DHB has reviewed its vehicle fleet usage to ensure that vehicles were not being leased beyond requirements. More >>
Consultation On Services For Older People In Otago
Wednesday, 28 April 2004, 11:48 am | Otago DHB
The Otago DHB has begun consulting with Otago communities on services for older people funded by the Otago DHB. The document, entitled; Elder Services Otago, A Proposal for a Continuum of Care for Older People in Otago, outlines 6 proposed workstreams ... More >>
