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January Joints Week Again Proves to be a Success
Friday, 16 January 2009, 3:01 pm | Southland District Health Board
Southland Hospital Orthopaedic patients again benefited from a quieter period in January with extra hip and knee surgery being provided for 15 Southland patients as part of a “January Joints Week” initiative More >>
Employers Embrace the Challenge Surf to City 2009
Tuesday, 13 January 2009, 10:35 am | Southland District Health Board
Seven Southland employers have taken up the challenge to be the largest team at this year’s Surf to City event to support their staff members in embracing the Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) message. More >>
Fresh Future Cheque Surprise Announcement
Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 1:44 pm | Southland District Health Board
It’s top secret for now but tomorrow afternoon the amount of funds raised for Southland Hospital’s Children’s Ward by the Fresh Future Children’s Hospital Appeal will be unveiled at a cheque presentation. More >>
Pandemic Influenza Roadshow in Suuthland November
Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 11:09 am | Southland District Health Board
An interactive roadshow promoting how to protect yourself and your family from seasonal influenza, and the ongoing risk of an influenza pandemic, will be on display at various locations throughout Southland during November. More >>
'Health and Wellness of Pasifika People' Expo
Friday, 10 October 2008, 9:36 am | Southland District Health Board
An expo for the Pasifika Community on how to access health services and to promote good health and well being will be held at the Invercargill Workingmen’s Club this Saturday. More >>
Hydrotherapy Pool Reopened
Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 9:59 am | Southland District Health Board
Southland Hospital’s Hydrotherapy Pool has been reopened for use by patients and community groups. More >>
Good Hand Hygiene Best Way to Prevent Illnesses
Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 9:57 am | Southland District Health Board
Good hand hygiene is key to keeping at bay a series of illnesses that are prevalent in the community around this time of year, according to Public Health South Medical Officer of Health, Dr Marion Poore. More >>
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer, SDHB
Friday, 3 October 2008, 4:09 pm | Southland District Health Board
Otago District Health Board Chairman, Richard Thomson, announced today that the Board had considered and approved, at its monthly meeting, a request from the Southland District Health Board to appoint Chief Executive Officer, Brian Rousseau, to the ... More >>
Norovirus Precautions
Thursday, 25 September 2008, 5:36 pm | Southland District Health Board
Southland Hospital is making every effort to ensure that it is not affected by the Norovirus and would like to remind the public of precautions it can take to avoid the spreading of this highly contagious illness, said Interim Chief Operating Officer ... More >>
Celebrating ‘Who We Are’
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 9:35 am | Southland District Health Board
An exhibition celebrating art work created by individuals who are on the road to recovery from mental illness will open at the Southland Museum and Art Gallery this Friday, 12 September. More >>
Fresh Future Bicycle Ride
Friday, 5 September 2008, 12:19 am | Southland District Health Board
An epic bike ride from Invercargill to Auckland to raise funds for children’s wards across the country kicks off at Stadium Southland on Monday morning. More >>
Mental Health and Rural Communities in Spotlight
Sunday, 17 August 2008, 1:42 pm | Southland District Health Board
Like all parts of New Zealand, rural families and communities experience a diverse range of health and wellbeing issues Statistical and anecdotal evidence indicates that the many pressures faced by farmers and their families can, and does often take ... More >>
ED Staff hit by Winter Illnesses
Saturday, 9 August 2008, 12:09 am | Southland District Health Board
With winter ailments affecting both the community and SDHB Emergency Department staff over the last couple of days, Southland Hospital is asking for the public to please keep the emergency department for emergencies only. More >>
Kid's Hospital Appeal To Be Launched In Southland
Friday, 8 August 2008, 10:38 am | Southland District Health Board
Bertie Budgie, Steve-o the Stag, council dignitaries and other supporters of sick children and their families will be gathering for the launch of the Fresh Future Children’s Hospital Appeal at Southland Hospital today. More >>
Official Launch of the Southland HEHA Plan
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 10:25 am | Southland District Health Board
Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor and representatives from over 25 local organisations will display their commitment to supporting Southlanders to improve their nutrition, increase physical activity and reduce obesity with the launch of ... More >>
SDHB Welcomes New Mental Health Guideline
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 10:01 am | Southland District Health Board
Southland District Health Board is welcoming a new national guideline which identifies primary care and general practices as the place where common mental health problems can and should be managed, said Southland DHB Mental Health Services General Manager ... More >>
Positive Response to Healthdownsouth
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 11:51 am | Southland District Health Board
Over 50 midwives expressed their interest in a move to the Otago Southland region at this month’s International Confederation of Midwives Conference in Glasgow, said Jenny Humphries, Southland District Health Board Associate Director of Nursing ... More >>
Southland Schools in Behind Nutrition Guidelines
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 9:34 am | Southland District Health Board
A new healthy food guideline that took effect for schools on 1 June 2008 is expected to be well supported by Southland schools and early childhood centres, says SDHB's Healthy Eating Co-ordinator, Gemma Milne. More >>
Leading Health Researchers to Share Knowledge
Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 3:26 pm | Southland District Health Board
Two leading health researchers will provide insight around tackling what the World Health Organisation calls the "health care challenge of this century," at Saturday's Winton-based diabetes and cardiovascular disease seminar for health professionals. More >>
Six Southland Nurses Recognised for Excellence
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 2:26 pm | Southland District Health Board
Six Southland nurses each received a $1000 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Southland community last night, at the inaugural Southland Nursing Excellence Awards. The evening coincided with International Nurses' Day with nurses ... More >>
