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Southern district health providers move to shared records
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 11:34 am | Southern District Health Board
The move to a shared patient records system in hospitals, GPs and pharmacies across the Southern region is being hailed as step toward better care for patients. More >>
Day Activity Centres Annual Art Exhibition
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 1:47 pm | Southern District Health Board
Southland residents will soon be treated to an array of unique and original artworks including mixed media, paintings, drawings, stone carvings, leatherwork and sculptures at this years’ Day Activity Centres annual art exhibition held in the Community ... More >>
Second case of meningococcal disease confirmed in Wanaka
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 11:07 am | Southern District Health Board
A Mount Aspiring College senior student, who was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on 11 September, is being treated for meningococcal disease. The year 12 girl presented at Aspiring Medical Centre with symptoms on Sunday morning and was transferred to ... More >>
Southern DHB deputy commissioner ends term
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 11:17 am | Southern District Health Board
Commissioner Kathy Grant was appointed in June 2015, with her term initially intended for a 15 month period. She appointed three deputies, including Christchurch-based emergency medicine specialist Angela Pitchford to support her. More >>
Cervical screening: Fifteen minutes could save your life
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 11:26 am | Southern District Health Board
It’s an easy area to ignore but this September, Southern women are being urged to have a cervical screening if it’s due or overdue as part of Cervical Screening Awareness Month. More >>
Maternity Services Project kicks off this week
Monday, 29 August 2016, 11:35 am | Southern District Health Board
Over the next few weeks women, midwives, primary facility providers and other community providers of services, which support primary maternity services will have the chance to have their say about how best to provide sustainable primary maternity services ... More >>
Keep ED for emergencies only
Friday, 26 August 2016, 10:36 am | Southern District Health Board
Southern DHB is experiencing a winter peak with an increase in Emergency Department presentations, resulting in a higher than usual demand for clinical care across its hospitals. More >>
Dunedin Hospital celebrates 150th Anniversary
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 4:59 pm | Southern District Health Board
Long-serving and retired employees will have a chance to share their fond memories and proudest work moments when the Southern District Health Board marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Dunedin Hospital on the Great King Street site ... More >>
Southern DHB continues steady progress on Health Targets
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 11:38 am | Southern District Health Board
Southern DHB Chief Executive Carole Heatly says the latest results show the DHB is making consistent gains to achieve the Ministry of Health goals for health boards. More >>
Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal Launch in Dunedin
Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 12:55 pm | Southern District Health Board
Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal Launch at Dunedin Hospital Tomorrow Dunedin Hospital staff and patients will be celebrating the launch of the Countdown Kids 10th Hospital Appeal tomorrow. The Appeal helps children like Carter by raising money for much ... More >>
Appointments made for Dunedin Hospital redevelopment
Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 11:05 am | Southern District Health Board
The Southern Partnership Group (SPG) has appointed Jacobs in partnership with CCM Architects and Johnstaff to undertake hospital services planning work needed to inform the development of an Indicative Business Case for the redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital. More >>
Southland patient the face of Countdown Kids 10th Hospital A
Monday, 1 August 2016, 3:32 pm | Southern District Health Board
Southland Hospital staff and patients will be celebrating the launch of the Countdown Kids 10th Hospital Appeal tomorrow, with Southland patient Liam Parsons the face of the campaign this year. More >>
Southern DHB Supporting Breastfeeding at Work
Monday, 1 August 2016, 10:13 am | Southern District Health Board
It’s World Breastfeeding Week this week and the theme this year is ‘A Key to Sustainable Development.’ More >>
Strategic Services Plan for Dunedin Hospital redevelopment
Monday, 11 July 2016, 2:12 pm | Southern District Health Board
The Southern Partnership Group has released the Strategic Services Plan, which is the first formal document completed as part of the redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital. More >>
Southern DHB get behind Māori Language Week
Monday, 4 July 2016, 12:27 pm | Southern District Health Board
Southern DHB is getting behind Māori Language week -Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori (4 – 10 July) again this year, with a host of celebrations and events planned to help staff improve their understanding and enjoyment of Māori language and culture. More >>
The Mobile Surgical Unit helps people off the waitlist.
Tuesday, 28 June 2016, 12:51 pm | Southern District Health Board
Surgeons and Anaesthetists from Southern DHB spent four days of last week working on the Mobile Surgical Unit that was located in Oamaru and Balclutha. More >>
Commissioner invests in Primary Health Care for South
Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 4:09 pm | Southern District Health Board
More clinical pharmacists, and greater access to “telehealth” were two significant investments in a safer, more patient-centred health system approved by Commissioner Kathy Grant, discussed at today’s Southern District Health Board Commissioner team ... More >>
Have you heard about the new Audiology Unit?
Friday, 10 June 2016, 1:07 pm | Southern District Health Board
A new Audiology Unit is in the pipeline for Southern DHB. Due to open in November 2016, the facility will be spacious and fit-for-purpose, with audiology testing booths, an area for future video-conferencing, a large waiting area and a children’s play ... More >>
Southern DHB measles information
Thursday, 9 June 2016, 4:55 pm | Southern District Health Board
Vaccination is the best form of prevention against measles, and the MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Two doses is considered the best way to ensure that people are immune to getting these diseases. More >>
Southern DHB Gastroenterology Unit is getting a makeover
Thursday, 9 June 2016, 4:37 pm | Southern District Health Board
Ideas have turned into reality as the plans forge ahead for the redevelopment of the 8th Floor Gastroenterology Unit at Dunedin Hospital due to open in February 2017. More >>
