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PagePregnancy and babies
In the Southern region, which covers from Oamaru south, women have a number of options of where they can give birth and spend their postnatal stay.PageBetter Health May 2020
In this issue: COVID-19 Simuluations Southern nurses and midwives New Dunedin hospital project demolition Telehealth And more...PublicationBetter Health June 2020
In this issue: Bowel screening Cervical screening Clean the air to stay well this winter Telehealth means distance, and lockdown, less of barrier And more...PublicationExtension granted for Southern DHB Statement of Performance Expectations
The Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) contains the service and financial expectations for Southern DHB for the year to 30 June 2021.PublicationSecond anniversary of Southern DHB's National Bowel Screening Programme
Two years after its inception, the Southern DHB’s National Bowel Screening Programme has already detected 177 cases of bowel cancer across the district.PublicationSecond anniversary of Southern DHB's National Bowel Screening Programme
Two years after its inception, the Southern DHB’s National Bowel Screening Programme has already detected 177 cases of bowel cancer across the district.PublicationPregnant - What now?
Just found out you're pregnant? Need to find a midwife? Click here for more information.PagePostnatal Care
Just had a baby? Information on care after birth such as breastfeeding and more.PageResources and other useful links
Other resourcesPageProposed disposal of land at Mutton Town Road, Clyde
Southern District Health Board is proposing to sell approximately 3008m2 of its land at Dunstan Hospital fronting Mutton Town Road, Clyde, to the Central Otago District Council, to accommodate the road realignment of Mutton Town Road to correct historicPublicationTertiary Hospital Care
Tertiary maternity facilities are designed for women and babies who experience complications and may require complex, specialist care from an obstetrician, anaesthetist, paediatrician as well as a midwife.PageSouthland 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 and equipment, were blessed on Friday morning and are ready to once again receive patients.PublicationHome Birth
Home birth is a safe choice for many women. Women who have home births use less pain relief and are more likely to have a normal vaginal birth than women who give birth in hospital.PagePrimary Maternity Units
These units provide a home away from home environment and are a good option for women with uncomplicated pregnancies.PageSouthern Health June 2020 Update
PublicationSecondary Hospital Care
Secondary maternity facilities are designed to adapt to anyPageInformation & Resources
Resources to download, print and share.PageWellbeing Support in Southern Lakes
After witnessing the mental health effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic on rural, tourism-dependent communities across the Southern Lakes region, several regional agencies came together in June 2020 to form the Te Hau TokaLiving well campaignPublic Meeting on the location of primary birthing facilities
The Southern District Health Board, with the support of the Central Lakes Locality Network is inviting members of the Central Otago and Wanaka communities to a Public Meeting on the location of primary birthing facilities in Central Otago/Wanaka.PublicationMaternity Care & Services
Information on pregnancy, SDHB maternity services and primary birthing units.ServicePrimary and Community Newsletter July 2020
In this issue: •Health and Disability System Review •Preparations continue for future isolation and quarantine facilities in Southern •Disability Strategy for Southern DHB - have your say! •Update on primary maternity facilities in Central Otago and…PublicationSexual Harm Assessment Clinic
Sexual harm A specialist sexual assault medical service can make sure you are okay after you have experienced any type of sexual violence (past or present) and help deal with any concerns you may have about your health.PageBetter Health July 2020
In this issue: Experts in patience Bowel Screening anniversary Mental Health post COVID And more...PublicationHealthy Homes
View what you can do to make your home warmer, drier and healthier.Living well campaignFour options for location of primary birthing unit in Central Otago released ahead of Public Meeting in Cromwell
Options for the location of a new primary birthing unit in Central Otago have been released in preparation for a public meeting in Cromwell to gain community feedback.PublicationTelehealth brings speech language therapy to patients home
Telehealth technology has meant that patient, Ian from Oamaru has been able to continue his rehabilitation at home.PageQuicker appointment with Telehealth
A follow up consultation by telehealth meant Southland Hospital patient Rachel Rose from Arrowtown was seen much earlier by her consultant than an in–person appointment.PageTelehealth allows patient to stay in her bubble
Endocrinology patient Janice McDrury says being able to see her consultant Professor Patrick Manning during lockdown using telehealth was fantastic.PageWorld Hepatitis Day: Get tested, get cured
Get tested, get cured – this is the message Southern DHB will be promoting this year as part of World Hepatitis Day.PublicationDorothy Lal
Dorothy Lal, newly qualified nurse working in Aged Residential Care at Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital in DunedinPageHema Chandra
Hema Chandra, newly qualified nurse working in Aged Residential Care at Clare House Retirement Village in Invercargill.Page