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Celebrate being smokefree in Invercargill this Smokefree day
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 11:51 am | WellSouth
New Zealand is moving closer to being smokefree and this World Smokefree Day is the perfect time More >>
Astonishing Resilience
Monday, 22 January 2018, 1:05 pm | WellSouth
The resilience and positivity of former refugee families in Dunedin has astonished the WellSouth team. In a recent vegetable gardening competition the size and quality of the gardens, and quantity of produce was incredible. More >>
Are you okay? Are you worried about someone else?
Thursday, 14 September 2017, 4:40 pm | WellSouth
Life can be tough, and we often have to deal with lots of challenges and changes. In these tough times it can be hard to see the positives in life or have any hope. However WellSouth have some options that may be able to help you. More >>
Worried about medications in your breastmilk?
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 4:57 pm | WellSouth
Pharmacists are often the most accessible medication expert for families, and they are in the prime position to help women to continue to breastfeed even if they need to take medications. The health promotion team at WellSouth has been working on a ... More >>
WellSouth programmes to be presented to World Congress
Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 11:25 am | WellSouth
Health programmes developed and implemented by the Health Promotion Team at WellSouth Primary Health Network have been accepted for presentation at the World Congress of Public Health. Programmes that will be presented include; GoodYarn, Breastfeeding ... More >>
Local food and drink retailers promoting eating guidelines
Monday, 28 November 2016, 12:37 pm | WellSouth
It’s common knowledge that eating nutritious food is good for both our physical and mental health, can increase our productivity, and optimise our childrens’ development. The health sector can encourage the public to eat better and to choose healthier ... More >>
Dunedin rugby clubs promote healthy culture
Friday, 21 October 2016, 3:40 pm | WellSouth
Several rugby clubs have received recognition from Southern DHB and WellSouth for their commitment to creating a healthy culture within their club. More >>
Connect, Communicate & Care on World Suicide Prevention Day
Friday, 9 September 2016, 11:12 am | WellSouth
Whanau, friends and colleagues are being urged to “Connect, Communicate and Care” with those they think may be at risk on World Suicide Prevention Day. More >>
WellSouth Recognised for Farming Mental Health Programme
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 5:07 pm | WellSouth
Southern Primary Health Provider WellSouth has been recognised at TheMHS Awards (The Mental Health Services Awards) in Auckland this morning. More >>
Struggling to find health information you can trust?
Monday, 11 July 2016, 11:40 am | WellSouth
There is growing evidence that reading high quality self-help books can help people understand, manage and improve their health and readers in Otago and Southland really appear to be helping themselves! WellSouth’s Books On Prescription Programme has ... More >>
WellSouth Success with Health Target
Friday, 27 May 2016, 12:15 pm | WellSouth
WellSouth Primary Health Network is helping more people in Otago and Southland quit smoking than ever before. Ministry of Health results were released today showing the southern region has moved from a ranking of 32 at 1 January 2015 to second place ... More >>
Mosgiel Preschool is getting behind World Smokefree Day
Thursday, 21 April 2016, 4:52 pm | WellSouth
Arthur Burns Preschool has recently participated in the Little Lungs – Pūkahukahu Iti programme and are going the extra mile promoting the message “Keep your car and home Smokefree” to their families. More >>
Oamaru Kindergartens getting behind Smokefree May
Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 1:32 pm | WellSouth
Kindergartens that have recently participated in the Little Lungs – Pūkahukahu Iti programme are going the extra mile promoting the message “keep your car and home smokefree” to their families. More >>
Invercargill Community Event: Type 2 Diabetes Education
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 1:47 pm | WellSouth
WellSouth Primary Health Network is offering community education for residents of Invercargill and the surrounding region with Type 2 Diabetes. More >>
Patagonia Chocolates Cafes Go Smokefree
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 12:06 pm | WellSouth
Leading the pack, Southern Lakes business Patagonia Chocolates is making their four cafes Smokefree inside - and out. More >>
A New iPhone App to Help Breastfeeding Mums
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 4:56 pm | WellSouth
Following the success of a website and android app promoting public places in Otago and Southland where women are supported to breastfeed, a free iPhone app has been created. More >>
Wellsouth Welcomes Southern DHB Commissioner's Plan
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 2:41 pm | WellSouth
WellSouth has welcomed the Southern DHB Commissioner's Plan released today. It notes the focus on a strong health system reinforces WellSouth’s strategy to promote good health for the region’s people by building a strong primary health network. More >>
Wellsouth Initiative Reduces Patient Travel to Hospital
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 2:27 pm | WellSouth
An initiative by WellSouth has saved almost 50 southern district residents trips to hospital by providing intravenous Cellulitis drugs at their local medical centres. More >>
Statement from Ian Macara, CEO of WellSouth
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 1:26 pm | WellSouth
The Trustees and Management of WellSouth are aware that the Southern District Health Board has been approached to consider the potential of establishing a second PHO in our district. More >>
