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Dunedin GP makes one millionth electronic referral
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 1:21 pm | Southern District Health Board
Dunedin GP Dr Jan Cottle at Musselburgh Medical Centre Ltd has made the one millionth electronic referral or requests for specialist advice using the South Island Electronic Request Management System (ERMS). This represents a significant step towards delivering ... More >>
March update from the Southern Partnership Group
Friday, 18 March 2016, 4:00 pm | Southern District Health Board
The Southern Partnership Group (SPG) met this week and received a report from Sapere Research Group on progress with the Strategic Service Plan. More >>
Southern DHB Celebrating World Oral Health Day
Thursday, 17 March 2016, 2:05 pm | Southern District Health Board
How well do you look after your oral health? This weekend, on Sunday 20th of March 2016, Southern DHB is celebrating World Oral Health Day (WOHD) with activities, competitions, interactive activity stations and expert talks. More >>
Southern communities help shape future of local health care
Monday, 14 March 2016, 3:07 pm | Southern District Health Board
Communities and healthcare staff from throughout Otago and Southland have this month contributed to one of New Zealand’s biggest ever health consultations. More >>
Transplant Siblings raise awareness for World Kidney Day
Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 3:40 pm | Southern District Health Board
It’s World Kidney Day on Thursday and siblings Brian Docherty, Colleen Myers and Terry Docherty are sharing their story to raise awareness of kidney disease and to say thank you for the fantastic care they’ve received from both Southern DHB and ... More >>
Castle Street Incident
Monday, 7 March 2016, 9:48 am | Southern District Health Board
Following the balcony collapse at approximately 7.45pm on Friday night on Castle Street Dunedin, one patient remains in Dunedin Hospital in a stable condition. The other patient was transferred to Christchurch Hospital. Southern DHB Chief Executive, ... More >>
Incident on Castle Street Dunedin, Update
Saturday, 5 March 2016, 4:03 pm | Southern District Health Board
Following the balcony collapse at approximately 7.45pm last night on Castle Street Dunedin, 18 patients were taken to the emergency department at Dunedin Hospital. Two of these patients were admitted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious but stable condition. ... More >>
Castle Street Incident
Saturday, 5 March 2016, 3:37 pm | Southern District Health Board
Dunedin hospital is responding well to an incident on Castle St this evening. A balcony collapsed at approximately 7.45pm. 17 patients are being assessed at the emergency department at Dunedin Hospital. Their conditions are not available at this time. ... More >>
“Best ever” response to DHB listening week
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 3:08 pm | Southern District Health Board
“Best ever” response to DHB listening week Southern DHB has had a “fantastic response” to an organisational initiative which aims to keep improving the quality of staff and patient experiences at Southern DHB. Over 1200 patients, whānau and ... More >>
Handbook aims to unleash innovation at Southern DHB
Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:04 am | Southern District Health Board
So you have a great idea at work – how do you bring it to reality? A handbook that takes people from ideas to “involvement, innovation and inspiration” is to be launched at the Southern DHB’s Southland, Dunedin, Wakari and Lakes District ... More >>
Protect your daughter against cervical cancer
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 11:01 am | Southern District Health Board
During February and March this year, Year 8 girls will be bringing home a bright yellow and orange consent form for a vaccine to protect your daughter against cervical cancer. More >>
Southern DHB health targets improve
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 3:29 pm | Southern District Health Board
Southern DHB Chief Executive, Carole Heatly says the latest quarterly health target results show Southern DHBs performance is improving due to the hard work and dedication of its staff and providers. “We’ve delighted that we’ve improved our overall ... More >>
February update from the Southern Partnership Group
Friday, 12 February 2016, 2:41 pm | Southern District Health Board
The Southern Partnership Group is pleased to announce Sapere Research Group have been contracted to help develop the business case for the redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital. More >>
New food service rolls out at Dunedin Hospital
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 11:18 am | Southern District Health Board
Following the smooth implementation of a new patient menu and food model provided by Compass Group at Southland Hospital on 11 January 2016, Dunedin and Wakari hospitals will transition to the same menu and food model today. More >>
Patients and families to share experiences of DHB care
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 11:41 am | Southern District Health Board
Southern District Health Board (Southern DHB) is inviting patients and their families to share their experiences and by doing so, help us continue to improve our services. More >>
Executive Appointments at Southern DHB
Tuesday, 19 January 2016, 3:15 pm | Southern District Health Board
Southern DHB has appointed to the three key executive positions of Chief Medical Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Communications. “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Nigel Millar, to the position of Chief Medical ... More >>
December update from Southern Partnership Group
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 1:30 pm | Southern District Health Board
The Southern Partnership Group is pleased to approve the selection of health planners to support the strategic planning phase for the redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital. The successful provider will be announced and a services contract will commence in ... More >>
Southern DHB Winners of Health Delivery Research Grants
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 12:27 pm | Southern District Health Board
Two proposals to improve clinical services in the Southern DHB area have been awarded funding provisions in excess of $100,000 through the inaugural Health Research South 2015 Grant for Health Service Delivery Research. More >>
Southern DHB launches new programme to define future
Friday, 18 December 2015, 11:37 am | Southern District Health Board
Southern DHB today launched a programme aimed at establishing a shared vision of what Southern DHB should look like in the future. The programme, titled ‘Southern Future – it’s up to us’, will involve staff at first, and then patients, families, ... More >>
Venues Getting Behind Breastfeeding App
Friday, 4 December 2015, 3:15 pm | Southern District Health Board
Public venues throughout Southland and Otago are getting behind BURP “Breastfeeding’s Ultimate Refuel Place” – a website and free app promoting venues that are breastfeeding friendly. More >>
