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Southern public health officials issue reminder about safe handling of potting mix, compost and soil
With the arrival spring and better weather for gardening, Southern public health officials are reminding people about the importance of safe handling of potting mix, compost and soil to protect themselves against a potentially fatal illness, LegionnairePublicationMeg Paulin on Southern Health Future 28 October 2020
Meg Paulin, SDHB Immunisation Coordinator shares about Measles and talks about the national Measles campaign. This is part of the Southern Health Future Series brought to you by Otago Access Radio (OAR).PublicationSouthern Health Future on OAR FM
Every fourth Wednesday on the OARsome Morning Show, Southern Health Future presents updates from the Southern District Health Board and the Community Health Council.PublicationSouthern public health officials issue reminder about safe handling of potting mix, compost and soil
With the arrival of spring and better weather for gardening, Southern public health officials are reminding people about the importance of safe handling of potting mix, compost and soil to protect themselves against a potentially fatal illness, LegionnaPublicationBoard endorses recommendation to pursue two primary maternity units: Dunstan Hospital and Wanaka
Working with local midwives to develop new operating models may mean two new primary birthing units in the Central Otago/ Wanaka area are possible.PublicationPrimary and Community Newsletter November 2020
In this issue: Annual plan foreshadows important work Public Health legionella warning Important information for Practice Nurses on measles campaign And much more...PublicationSouthern Strategic Health Plan
The Southern Strategic Health Plan, published in 2015, set out a pathway for health services for decade ahead. This has informed the continued evolution of health services. It is scheduled to be refreshed in 2021.PublicationOur Pathway Towards Better Health
See a one-page summary of our pathway towards better health, better lives, Whānau Ora.PublicationSoutherners with cold/flu symptoms urged to get tested
With new community cases of COVID-19 in Auckland, Southern DHB’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Michael Butchard is reminding Southerners to get tested if they have any cold or flu symptoms.PublicationBetter Health November 2020
In this issue: - Books for Babies celebrated - Legionnaires' disease - New unit opens in the Emergency Department - Measles vaccination catch up - And more...PublicationBenjamin Rowley
Benjamin Rowley, Public Health Nurse with Te Punaka Oraka in DunedinPageSarah Wilson
Sarah Wilson, Clinical Team Coordinator (0.4 – Hospital wide) and Clinical Nurse Educator (0.5 – Te Puna Wai Ora/Southern Critical Care).PageDonna Smith
Donna Smith (Mental Health Addiction & Intellectual Disability Services, Southland Hospital)PageSoutherners encouraged to talk about advance care planning
Southern DHB and WellSouth are getting behind the Health Safety and Quality Commissions Kia kōrero Let’s talk advance care planning campaign and encouraging patients, staff and southern residents to understand what advance care planning is, and to talk…PublicationE-scooter pedestrian injuries
The number of patients presenting at the emergency department or who were admitted, during the period from 1 October 2018 to 1 May 2020, and who were pedestrians injured through interaction with e-scooters.PublicationPrefabricated buildings
The number of prefabricated buildings currently in use at hospitals (Southern DHB).PublicationSouthern DHB celebrates outstanding staff at awards night
Southern DHB celebrated its remarkable staff from across the district at the Southern Excellence Awards last night.PublicationChelsea Wallace (Health Promotion Officer) - Legionnaires' disease
What is Legionnaires' disease, can you prevent it, and how? Answers to all these questions and more in this sharing session with Chelsea Wallace (Health Promotion Officer) on the Southern Health Future series.PublicationSouthland Hospital Volunteers Charitable Trust donates specially weighted soft toys to help dementia patients
The Southern District Health Board’s Surgical Ward in Southland Hospital has received a generous donation of specially curated weighted soft toys from the Southland Hospital Volunteers Charitable Trust.PublicationSerious Adverse Event Report 2018-2019
PublicationAdverse Event Report 2019-2020
PublicationRespected Southland surgeon retires after 40 years
PublicationSouthern 15-30 year olds asked to upload paper vaccination records
As part of the campaign encouraging people aged 15-30 to be immunised for measles (MMR), Southern DHB is going the extra mile asking people in this age group to send in their paper records so they can be recorded digitally on the National Immunisation RPublicationStaying Smokefree
We know stopping smoking can be difficult for many, especially when there are so many triggers that you might face. Because of this, we want to give you a heads up as to how to best manage your triggers.Living well campaignPrimary and Community Newsletter - December 2020
In this issue: Reflections and thanks after extraordinary year Measles campaign information COVID over summer holiday period And much more...PublicationSouthern Emergency Departments under pressure
Southern DHB hospitals are experiencing a level of demand that is virtually unprecedented for this time of year.PublicationSoutherners urged to be prepared for summer
With the summer break upon us Southern DHB and WellSouth are encouraging Southern residents to prepare for their holiday by ensuring that they know how to stay well, and where to seek help if they become unwell.PublicationMessage from new Southern DHB Chair, Pete Hodgson
It is a pleasure to join the Board, and a particular privilege to follow in Dave Cull’s footsteps. I look forward to managing a smooth transition with him, along with the acting chair Dr David Perez.PublicationNew Mental Wellbeing role aims to ‘connect the dots’
A new role aimed at connecting people with mental health and wellbeing support in the Central Lakes area will be in place in early 2021, as the district faces its next chapter in its response to COVID-19.PublicationBarb Ellison
Barb Ellison, Charge Duty Manager, Southland HospitalPageCarolyn Preston
Carolyn Preston, Associate Director of Nursing Surgical, based in Dunedin HospitalPageJanet Andrews
Janet Andrews – Charge Nurse Manager Dunedin Hospital Emergency DepartmentPage