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Where can I find trusted information about a medication or health condition or concern?
We recommend and support patients to use the Healthify He Puna Waiora website to find reliable, trustworthy information and self-care resources regarding medications, procedures and health conditions or concerns.PageCountdown Kids Hospital Appeal launch at Dunedin Hospital
A gathering of our staff and patients in the whānau room at Dunedin Hospital tomorrow will mark the launch of the 13th Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal for Otago.PublicationAbout the New Zealand health care system
New Zealand has a high quality health care system health system, much of which is funded by general taxation. This means it is free or subsidised for people who are eligible for publicly funded health care in New Zealand.PageWhat free or subsidised health care am I eligible for?
If you're eligible, you may have access to free or subsidised health, maternity and disability services in New ZealandPageWellInformed Aug 2019
WellInformed is WellSouth's monthly magazine outlining useful and valuable information for health professionals and other staff involved in or interested in primary care within the Southern District.PublicationSouthland Hospital
Built in late 2004, Southland Hospital is a 157+ bed, secondary level 4 base facility situated in Invercargill City which employs 1,500 staff.PageCountdown Kids Hospital Appeal launch at Southland Hospital
A gathering of our staff and patients at Southland Hospital tomorrow will mark the launch of the 13th Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal for Southland.PublicationDunedin Hospital
Dunedin Hospital is a 388-bed tertiary facility employing over 3,000 staff and servicing an Otago catchment of 181,500.PageOamaru Hospital, Oamaru
Oamaru Hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility which opened in 2000 and consists of 30 inpatient beds and 5 maternity beds.PageClutha Health First, Balclutha
Clutha Health First Hospital opened in 1998 and is a modern hospital consisting of 15 medical inpatient beds and 2 maternity beds.PageGore Hospital, Gore
Gore Hospital has 16 inpatient beds for acute medical, assessment and rehabilitation treatment for our patients. We have around 800 admissions a year to our inpatient area.PageConfirmed measles case in Queenstown and on Queenstown to Auckland flight
Confirmed measles case in Queenstown and on Queenstown to Auckland flightPublicationLakes District Hospital, Queenstown
Lakes District Hospital consists of 21 beds, with a mix of maternity, hospital level elderly care and acute medical. The popular tourist destination has 1 million visitors to the district annually.PageManiototo Hospital and Health Services
Maniototo Hospital has 15 beds comprising 7 elderly hospital level care, 6 acute inpatient and 2 maternity.PageDunstan Hospital, Clyde
Dunstan Hospital was rebuilt and opened in 2005 and is a busy, 32 bed acute inpatient care facility.PageWakari Hospital, Dunedin
Wakari Hospital is located in Dunedin's residential hill suburb of Wakari, amid expansive grounds and sea views, and an occasional dusting of snow.PagePrimary school children learn and share bowel health message
Pupils at Invercargill’s New River Primary School are learning about the digestive system, bowel health and the importance of healthy eating habits, in partnership with the Southern DHB’s National Bowel Screening Programme.PublicationPrototype brings ‘immunisation calculator’ one step closer to helping migrant children catch up on vaccination schedule
PublicationPasifika primary care and community service providers
Keeping our Pasifika community in safe handsPageInfectious diseases
Public Health provides a range of services to prevent, control and manage the spread of infectious diseases within the community.PageFood and waterborne illness
Food borne illness (food poisoning) is when you get sick from eating contaminated food. It is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or toxins. Common symptoms include nausea, upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhoea.PageEnvironmental health
The environment can directly and indirectly impact on our health and wellbeing. Environmental health is the relationship between the environment and our health. It can include the water we drink, swim in or gather food from, the air we breathe, or the way…PageSafe drinking water
Many people think that if your water looks clean and tastes clean then it must be safe to drink.PageSouthern Health A-Z
PageBiosecurity and quarantine
Public Health’s biosecurity and quarantine programme aims to prevent potential health risks and disease to humans through imported diseases or pests (rodents and insects) that carry diseases.PageHazardous substances
Public Health South is involved in the prevention of injuries from exposures to hazardous substances.PageHousing and health
Housing is one of the key social determinants of health. Adequate, affordable housing is a basic human right. Many homes in New Zealand are old, draughty and cold which leads to poor health outcomes.PageBurials and cremations
Disposal of the dead must occur in a controlled, hygienic and dignified manner which, as far as possible, demonstrates respect for the wishes, as well as the cultural beliefs, of the deceased and next of kin.PageHealth and wellbeing
The way we live has an impact on our health. Whether we exercise enough, eat the right food, drink in moderation or smoke or use drugs can have an impact on our health and wellbeing. Public Health South has a variety of projects aimed at addressing these…PageGood food & active living
Through nutrition and physical activity, health promotion and advocacy in the Southern Region we aim to improve the health and wellbeing, reduce the rates of obesity and health inequitiesPageAlcohol harm reduction
Our Health Promotion Advisors work in partnership with District Licensing Agencies, local police, community groups and other organisations to develop projects and support community-led initiatives to minimise addiction and alcohol related harm in the…PageSouthern Sleep Space Programme
Pēpi-Pod® sleep space programme is a coordinated approach to delivering infant public health services.Page