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How well are we?Health JourneyHealth providers team up to protect Queenstown
Health providers are teaming up to get the Queenstown community protected with a free two-day immunisation event for a range of serious illnesses.PublicationBetter Health November 2022
Seacliff History Hall unveiled at Wakari Hospital Paediatric Outpatients team celebrate Gumboot Friday Mental health champion retires after 30 years New community-based drug and alcohol service launching in OtagoPublicationHealth Services
Where & how do we get healthcare?Health Journey$52k boost for Southern Lakes mental wellbeing initiatives this summer
An extra $52,000 is being invested in initiatives to improve mental wellbeing across Southern Lakes communities this summer.PublicationFree, Legal and Discreet: KnowYourStuffNZ Drug Checking Services Available Throughout Southern This Summer
This summer people who choose to take drugs as part of their celebrations can have their substance checked by KnowYourStuffNZ - a free, legal, and discreet service making sure people are taking what they think they are taking.PublicationWellbeing tips for Christmas and summer
Looking out for others at Christmas December is a busy time, but not everyone has someone to enjoy Christmas with. Here are some ideas of things you could do to help others that may be alone this Christmas.PageContemporary community care available closer to home for Wakari Hospital Ward 11 patients as new provider is announced
The announcement of Comcare Trust as the new service provider of intensive community support services in the Southern district is a major milestone in addressing gaps in provision of contemporary community services as identified in the national mental…PublicationMalcolm Street Covid-19 community testing centre closing 16 December
Community testing and RAT collection shifting to Dunedin Immunisation CentrePublicationWellSouth Fracture Liaison Team garners international recognition
WellSouth’s Fracture Liaison Service has achieved international recognition for quality management of fragility fractures, falls risk, and osteoporosis. Just a year since its launch, FLS has attained Bronze status on the International Osteoporosis…PublicationInvercargill Immunisation Centre to close on 16th December, other options still available
After 20 months of supporting the Southland community to stay protected against COVID-19, the Invercargill Immunisation Centre at the Civic Theatre will permanently close its doors on Friday 16 December 2022.PublicationBetter Health December 2022
- Don’t fall off the smoke free waka this Christmas - Free, legal and discreet drug checking available this summer - Te Whatu Ora staff celebrated with breakfast, lunch and laughs - $52k boost for Southern Lakes mental wellbeing initiatives this summer…PublicationClinical Nurse Specialist Linda Grady to retire after 49-year career
Clinical Nurse Specialist Linda Grady retires next week after working 35 years in the Intensive Care Unit (Te Puna Wai Ora) at Dunedin Public Hospital, and even longer at the hospital.PublicationUpdate on new Central Lakes mental health crisis support service
The launch of the new Central Lakes mental health crisis support service has now been delayed until the new year.PublicationTe Whatu Ora Southern Festive Season
As we head into the festive season, we are urging our community to be prepared for their healthcare needs, especially if you are heading away on holiday. One key thing people can do is save the number for Healthline, 0800 611 116 in their phone. They are…PublicationDirector of Nursing for Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Disability awarded Fellowship
Mel Green has been awarded a Te Ao Māramatanga New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Fellowship Award.PublicationEmergency Q programme helps people access care sooner
The introduction of the Emergency Q (EQ) system at Southland Hospital late last year has helped ease pressure in the Emergency Department by diverting some patients to be seen free of charge in general practice on the same day.PublicationChris Collins, Cardiac Sonographer at Dunedin Hospital
We are excited to share that Cardiac Physiologist, Chris Collins recently completed his Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Cardiac), making him our newest qualified Cardiac Sonographer in the Dunedin Hospital team!Living well campaignNew Patient Transfer Service ambulance based in Invercargill
A brand-new ambulance was recently added to the Hato Hone St John Patient Transfer Service (PTS) ambulance fleet in Invercargill, designed to provide high volume daily scheduled service between Invercargill and Dunedin.PublicationDr Chris Wang wins Dunedin House Officer of the Year 2022
Congratulations to Dr Chris Wang who was recently presented with the Dunedin House Officer of the Year for 2022.Living well campaignTransgender New Zealanders
Resources for transgender New ZealandersPageConnecting Communities funding opens for autumn wellbeing initiatives
A fifth round of funding for local mental wellbeing initiatives is set to give Southern Lakes communities a boost during the autumn season.PublicationProject Documents
Implementation evaluation Time for Change – Te Hurihanga ImplementationLiving well campaignVisitor and Support Person Policy
Our Visitor and Support Person Policy is the rules for visitors and support people in our healthcare facilities. We always seek to enable patients to be supported by friends, family, and whānau to the maximum extent that it is safe to do so.PublicationPatient Rights Policy
Our Patient Rights Policy sets out our commitment to ensure the rights of patients are upheld. This includes us working to provide a discrimination-free environment for patients and staff. It also states our commitment to work to provide equitable health…PublicationLook after each other this O Week
Police want students to have fun but be safe this Orientation Week.PublicationCall for Expressions of Interest to represent the Dunedin Community in the planning for the New Dunedin Hospital
We are seeking someone based in Dunedin to be a community voice on the New Dunedin Hospital project.PublicationSouthern Lakes instructors needed for NZ’s first youth Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa programme
Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group and Te Pou are seeking ten locals from the Southern Lakes region to become New Zealand’s first instructors of a new Youth Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa programme.PublicationEnvironment Southland is continuing to work with the emergency services on last night’s fire in Clifton, Invercargill.
Environment Southland is continuing to work with the emergency services on last night’s fire in Clifton, Invercargill. People should expect some ongoing odour over the next few days. We also recommend that people avoid contact with the estuary and don't…PublicationBetter Health March 2023
New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient building on track to be delivered in late 2025. Congratulations to our new Nurse Practitioners International Women’s Day celebratedPublicationOwlmazing: Avian Rescue Otago receives Dunedin NICU decommissioned incubators
Three decommissioned incubators from Dunedin Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were recently donated to Avian Rescue Otago for treating feathered patients.Living well campaign