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Southern Lakes instructors needed for NZ’s first youth Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa programme
… how best to support them. “Our focus is on prevention and early intervention with an equity lens so it’s vital that we … health challenges occur before 18 years of age and that early intervention can reduce the impact. Ensuring adults … experience their first episode before 18 years of age. Early onset of some mental health challenges can increase the …PublicationSexual health
… on contraception, STIs, the body, relationships, pregnancy, abortion, diverse sexual and gender identities: … and condoms long acting reversible contraception unwanted pregnancy advice/referral genital skin problems pre-exposure …PageReverend’s cancer detected due to National Bowel Screening Programme
… the growth. “The screening test meant we found the cancer early,” he says. “I didn’t need any other treatment at all … According to the Ministry of Health, people diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer who receive treatment early, have a 90% chance of long-term survival. As at 31 …PublicationBowel screening - primary care update
… requirements as outlined in HealthPathways/ERMS. Early test kits for priority populations only A reminder to GPs that they can order NBSP test kits early and outside the NBSP invitation strategy, but only for …PublicationCountdown Kids Hospital Appeal raises $39,367 for Southland children
… Christmas came early for Southland children today when a cheque for $39,367 … five specialised monitors for Children’s Ward & Neonatal Unit, Southland Hospital, and therapy equipment for the Child …PublicationFormer Dunedin mayor joins the National Bowel Screening Programme
… his own Chinese community. Screening can find cancer early when it can often be successfully treated, as well as … According to the Ministry of Health, people diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer who receive prompt treatment have a … from 60 to 74 years old in the Southern region, supporting early diagnosis and intervention. The tests, designed to be …PublicationValuing Patients' Time Newsletter April 2019
… In this issue: - Trail of clinical decision unit - Older person's health team - Pro-operative hui … delivery - Frailty workshop - Dunedin hospital day surgery unit - Early senior assessment - Valuing patient's time day … …PublicationDunedin Hospital at capacity
… Chris Fleming. “We are asking the public to go to their GP early, use the after-hours service and keep the ED for … “The plan has been put in action and a decision was made early this morning to declare the Hospital in Code Black - … Operations Centre Incident Controller, Megan Boivin. Early this morning there were 18 patients in the Emergency …PublicationMedia Release: Measles Update 17 September
… Evening Dunedin - 13 September Night and Day, Octagon - Early Morning Arana Residential College - Early Morning Hell Pizza, North Dunedin - Early Afternoon Winton - 13 September Winton Pharmacy - …PublicationNew Patient At Risk Team Formed
… hands-on role supporting and educating but also providing early escalation to definitive care for deteriorating … patients that have been discharged from Intensive Care Unit remain on the right trajectory to keep getting better.” …PublicationOur Whakapapa, Our Story
… stairs. The Centre staff included a Physiotherapist and an early Childhood Teacher, and a service was provided 2 days … and trained at the Otago Medical School. She developed an early interest in paediatrics and was a Paediatric … - Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health & Development Research Unit …PageSouthern DHB prepares to launch National Bowel Screening Programme
… detecting pre-cancerous polyps, or finding bowel cancer early, when it can often be successfully treated. Those … of blood in a sample of faeces (poo). This can be an early warning sign for bowel cancer, alerting health … two years of the programme, many of which will be in the early stages when it is easier to treat. That means this …PublicationStatement: RSV in Southern District #2
… in the community. In Dunedin Hospital, the Children’s Unit has been seeing an increase in children with breathing …PublicationSouthland Hospital’s refurbished oral health clinics blessed
… Two clinics at Southland Hospital’s busy Oral Health Unit that have been completely refurbished with new chairs … are delighted that it is now complete. The Oral Health Unit, which has 5,200 patient visits each year, provides an … first visits to a school dental clinic in the late 1940s/early 1950s – particularly the drill, which was operated by a …PublicationNew Recycling Project Begins at Southland Hospital
… specifically for the project. “We are still in the very early stages but in the past two weeks we’ve filled our first … components to start the recycling process.” Given the early days of the project adjustments around processes and …PublicationCommunity working together to build Maternity Memory Garden
… Southland mothers and whānau affected by pregnancy and infant loss are the focus of a Maternity Memory … and families in the Southland region who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, have nowhere to go to think about … equipment to support bereaved families on the Maternity Unit, and for the provision of memory boxes. (Photo courtesy …PublicationSouthern DHB proudly promotes World Breastfeeding Week
… breaks to breastfeed Ted, who attends the on-site Hospital Early Childhood Centre. She also uses the lactation room to … we are hosting a showcase of who can support you on your pregnancy, birth and baby journey. Come along to hear from … 6 August, 6.30 pm The Early Years Last Forever - a Brainwave Trust Seminar …PublicationBowel screening message to be shared at Sanford
… because they are scared of getting a positive result, but early diagnosis increases the chances of having … According to the Ministry of Health, people diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer who receive treatment early have a 90% chance of long-term survival. … Bowel …PublicationStatement from Chris Fleming, CEO, Southern DHB, concerning Wanaka primary maternity services
… Midwives group has been campaigning for a primary birthing unit in Wanaka. However, it is clear that a primary birthing unit would not have been recommended in this situation as … a Caesarean section are recommended to occur in secondary unit in Dunedin or Invercargill. It is not feasible to …PublicationTe Whatu Ora Southern Bowel Screening Team marks five-year milestone
… returned a positive result. Cancers that are diagnosed early can often be treated much more successfully, including … Screening Programme Screening can detect cancer at an early stage when it can often be successfully treated … planned to be lowered to 50 in Southern from late 2023 or early 2024 Invitations and test kits for those eligible to …PublicationWinter Wellness
… and we’re encouraging Kiwis to Prepare. Protect. Act Early this winter to look after not only themselves but … in the Southern region. Remember to: Prepare early for winter by getting vaccinated, which will help you … or spreading germs to others, wear a mask. Ask and Act Early – if you or someone in your whanau get sick – hospitals …Living well campaignNational Safe Sleep Day - Southern DHB raising awareness of safe sleep practices
… of Midwifery, Jenny Humphries. In association with Pregnancy Help, Queen Mary Maternity Centre is displaying … if co-sleeping is desired. E liminate smoking during pregnancy and protect baby with a smokefree whānau, whare and … pepi-pods@southerndhb.govt.nz *Photograph of Queen Mary Unit midwives Deborah Palmer and Laura Denley holding a …PublicationCOVID-19 Exposure Events in SDHB facilities
… Prior to the transfer, the patient was in a four-bedded unit. Close contacts of the patients and one other patient … tested positive. The other inpatients of the four-bedded unit tested negative. SDHB’s ward outbreak plan and IPC … immediately, and all positive cases have been isolated. Early this morning two further patients, again who are …PublicationClinical Nurse Specialist Linda Grady to retire after 49-year career
… next week after working 35 years in the Intensive Care Unit (Te Puna Wai Ora) at Dunedin Public Hospital, and even … and raised in Palmerston, Linda moved to Dunedin in the early 1970s to study at the University of Otago and began her … remembered by her iconic red shoes worn in the old 5A ICU unit, the rainbow curtain she made to cheer up paediatric …PublicationFiordland College tackles youth mental health: Empowering teachers and supporting students
… important conversations.” Having courageous conversations Early intervention is key when it comes to mental health, … levels are now identifying and addressing potential issues early - it’s become part of what we do.” There have been …PublicationSecond anniversary of Southern DHB's National Bowel Screening Programme
… positive effects – by detecting and treating cancers early, we will reduce the future bowel cancer burden in our … because they are scared of getting a positive result, but early diagnosis increases the chances of having … According to the Ministry of Health, those who receive early treatment have a 90% chance of long-term survival. Read …PublicationSecond anniversary of Southern DHB's National Bowel Screening Programme
… positive effects – by detecting and treating cancers early, we will reduce the future bowel cancer burden in our … because they are scared of getting a positive result, but early diagnosis increases the chances of having … According to the Ministry of Health, those who receive early treatment have a 90% chance of long-term survival. … …PublicationSouthern bowel screening diagnoses more than 100 cancers
… because they are scared of getting a positive result, but early diagnosis increases the chances of having … According to the Ministry of Health, people diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer who receive treatment early have a 90% chance of long-term survival. … Southern …PublicationWaitaki Health Futures Project
… We expect improvements will begin implementation from early 2025. You can email us at twpcomms@tewhatuora.govt.nz … health services. Planning for phase three will commence early next year. This involves developing a local health … new healthcare model will be implemented in stages from early 2025. Partners Working with: … Waitaki Health …PageSouthern DHB preparing for nurses and midwives strike action
… during the strike, but elective procedures and maternity unit appointments scheduled for the strike day will be … and Lakes District Hospitals and Central Otago Maternity Unit For expectant mothers, the DHB will provide all acute … during the strike, but elective procedures and maternity unit appointments scheduled for the strike day will be …PublicationBowel Screening Champions: Speaking from the heart creates change
… Since 2018 the Bowel Screening Champions’ messages of early detection and using the programme’s home test kit has … from the heart about the impact bowel cancer has and why early detection is so important. “If bowel cancer is found early, people have a 95 per cent chance of survival,” she …Living well campaignCare closer to home
… Wānaka’s first Primary Maternity Unit, Rākai Kahukura is quickly establishing a wonderful … in coming forwards. Core Midwife Katy Christian says the unit is proving to be what the community needs – care closer … babies born. Thirty-four people also booked in to use the unit for post-natal stays between now and the end of …Living well campaign