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Reverend’s cancer detected due to National Bowel Screening Programme
Mataura Presbyterian pastor, Tau Ben-Unu, admits his first instinct when receiving a free bowel screening test kit in the mail was not to do it.PublicationFormer Dunedin mayor joins the National Bowel Screening Programme
Former Dunedin mayor, Peter Chin, is urging southern residents to make use of the free National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP) – especially those within his own Chinese community.PublicationVaping to help you stop smoking
Vaping (E-Cigarettes) Vapes are electronic devices that heat a solution (e-liquid/e-juice) to produce a vapour that is inhaled (NOT smoked). Vaping has the potential to help people who smoke to stop.PageMaternity - Find a LMC
Finding a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) As soon as your pregnancy is confirmed it is recommended that you find and choose a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) to co-ordinate your maternity care and provide support throughout your pregnancy. If possibleServiceNew pharmacy clinic aims to optimise pharmacotherapy and improve patients’ health
A new outpatient clinic in Dunedin to help patients manage multiple medications and improve their health – a joint venture between the University of Otago’s School of Pharmacy and Southern District Health Board – is believed to be the first of its kind in…PublicationPatient story - Levi and Bonny
Levi was born with Moebius syndrome – a rare neurological condition that affects the muscles that control facial expression and eye movement.Living well campaignNew Zealand Doctors' Orchestra Concert 2019
The New Zealand Doctors’ Orchestra is thrilled to presentEvent2019 Southern DHB Election Results
Results for the 2019 election will be published following polling day, 12 October 2019.PageThe Home Team - Kā pouwhirinaki ā kāika
The Home Team is a team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and rehabilitation assistants bringing healthcare to patients in their own homes.PageDischarge support for Māori and Pasifika
The Māori Health Unit provides nursing and social support services to Māori and non-Māori patients and their whānau / family. We are here to support you and your whānau / family to achieve maximum health, well-being and independence.PageBetter Health May 2019
In this issue: Immunisations Megan Sinclair celebrates 30 years of service Bowel screening anniversary Nursing excellence awards Midwives Commissioner UpdatePublicationSouthern Future Newsletter May 2019
Sharing the stories of our people – celebrating our achievements, diversity, innovation, and incredible ability to make things happen. In this issue:PublicationSouth Island Region Bowel Screening Newsletter Issue 3 May 2019
In this issue: - New inflatable bowel - National equity hui - Bowel screening anniversary - How to - community presentations - Nelson update - Primary care update - Ministry of Health updatePublicationNews for Primary and Maternity Care April 2019
In this issue: - RDA strike - New pharmacy clinic - Measles update - Non resident infectious disease testing - Home team Invercargill - Electronic Advance Care Plans - CLIC - Southern Health brand - Primary Maternity update - Bowel Screening update -…PublicationValuing Patients' Time Newsletter April 2019
In this issue: - Trail of clinical decision unit - Older person's health team - Pro-operative hui - Perioperative charter - Acute home pathway - Planning elective delivery - Frailty workshop - Dunedin hospital day surgery unit - Early senior assessment -…PublicationCLIC: helping patients with the highest needs get the support they need
A new programme, Client-Led Integrated Care (CLIC), is being rolled out to general practices across the Southern district. Its aim is to ensure people get the right care, close to home, and are supported to manage their own health.PublicationMaternity Quality and Safety Annual Report 2017
PublicationPatient story - Heath
Heath was having the time of his life as an upcoming musician in Dunedin, but his life took a turn when he fell into the dark world of drug addiction.Living well campaignPatient story - Blake, Kelly & Craig
Blake was getting ready for school one morning but complained of a sore spot on his stomach, described as looking like an itchy bite. He quickly deteriorated and became unresponsive which led to a stay in the Dunedin Hospital Children’s Ward.Living well campaignPatient story - Catherine
Catherine and her husband were in a head-on collision with a driver who fell asleep at the wheel. She spent four months in hospital and had to make some difficult decisions during her stay.Living well campaignPatient story - Daphne
Daphne suffered a stroke and was in hospital for nine weeks. She was determined to go home and with the support of Southern DHB, she was able to. Watch Daphne’s story to find out more about her patient journey through Southern DHBLiving well campaignEarly ‘flu season reason to ‘prevent the spread’
In the past week, high numbers of people with the illness have reported to Student health, Urgent Doctors and other community facilities.PublicationNo further cases of measles
Southern DHB has seen no further cases of measles since 22 February when a university student was confirmed as having the disease.PublicationNau mai, haere mai, welcome to Southern Health!
PublicationNicola Mutch - the new Southern Health website
Nicola Mutch, Executive Director Communications explains the new Southern Health website. 2019 - 07 - 10 This is part of the Southern Health Future Series brought to you by Otago Access Radio (OAR).PublicationHayley
Hayley, 51 from Dunedin first tried smoking when she was 12 years old and by the time she was 15 and working, she was smoking heavily. Hayley says over the years smoking just became part of her life. “Everyone was smoking”.PageMurray
Murray, 70 from Dunedin first dabbled in smoking when he was around 10 years old. His dad smoked and everyone that came to the house smoked. By the time he was 14 Murray was smoking heavily.PageTammy
Tammy, 62 from Dunedin started smoking when she was 13 years old. “I remember lying on the grass verge in Caversham with a friend, smoking so much that we were ill. The sky was spinning around but we still smoked.”PageHub goes Smokefree
Southern District Health Board (SDHB) and the Otago Regional Council (ORC), with support from the Dunedin City Council, have worked together to make the Dunedin Bus Hub officially Smokefree.PublicationCover your cough … SDHB recommends prevention as influenza emerges in Dunedin
Southern DHB is recommending preventative steps to help reduce the spread of the influenza virus, in light of reported cases of the illness in Dunedin in recent days.PublicationThe Home Team launches in Invercargill enabling patients to recover at home
Home is often the best place to receive care and recover from illness, and the newly launched Home Team service in Invercargill means more patients will be able to be cared for at home rather than in hospital.PublicationPublic meeting on progress for New Dunedin Hospital
A public forum to update the community on the progress of the New Dunedin Hospital will be held in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery on Monday, March 18.Publication