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Baby teeth start will start to appear when your child is around 6 months of age. Your child will have 20 baby teeth by around the ages of 2-3 years.PageToothbrushing
All you need to know about toothbrushing from an early age onwardsPageEating And Drinking
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PublicationMERAS Midwives strike on Monday 9 August
Maternity, ante and post-natal services will continue to be available at Southern DHB hospitals during planned industrial action by some DHB-employed midwives.PublicationSouthern district COVID-19 vaccine centres open appointments this weekend
The Southern district is calling for anyone in Groups 1, 2, 3 or aged 60 and over to take advantage of vaccine appointments this weekend, 7-8 August.PublicationHospital midwives who are members of the MERAS union are striking
Midwives who are members of the Midwifery Employee Representation & Advisory Service (MERAS) plan to strike for eight hours from 11:00am until 7:00pm on Monday 9 August.PageMental health and addictions review released, next steps underway
Increasing investment in Hauora Māori, fixing gaps in the continuum of care and improving physical environments are among the immediate priorities identified in Time for Change – Te Hurihanga, the result of the mental health and addictions systPublicationNZNO and MERAS strikes 19 August
UPDATE: The DHB has received official confirmation from the NZNO that they have withdrawn the strike notice pertaining to strike action planned for this Thursday 19 August. The withdrawal is in light of the Level 4 lockdown.PageNew housing project aims to keep kids out of hospital
Public Health South, Aukaha and Habitat for Humanity Dunedin have recently launched a new joint initiative to reduce the number of children being admitted to hospital with housing-related respiratory illnesses, by supporting families to make their homesPublicationSouthern Health Futures podcast - Karl Metzeler Update on vaccine rollout (4 August)
PublicationSouthern DHB preparing for nurses and midwives strike action
Southern DHB is preparing for the industrial action by nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants planned for Thursday 19 August. Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who are members of the NZNO are planning to strike for eight hours on Thursday 19…PublicationCE Expense Disclosure
The State Services Commission has requested that CEs of all statutory crown entities (including DHBs) voluntarily disclose all expenses and gifts in the hopes that this will enhance public trust through open disclosure of expenditure.PublicationOral Health Resources for Professionals
Click here for comprehensive info for Educators and Health ProfessionalsPageDental Emergencies
Dental Emergencies Broken Tooth Rinse the mouth with warm water.PageAlert Level 4 – Southern DHB information for the public
A move to Alert Level 4 for the whole of New Zealand at 11:59pm tonight means changes to the way Southern DHB Hospitals will be providing care over the next few days.PublicationSouthern DHB Media Update - Wednesday 18 August 2021
Southern health chiefs urge public to follow health advice Southern DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Susan Jack is urging everyone in Southern to wear a mask if they leave the house under the current Alert Level 4 lockdown.PublicationSouthern DHB Media Update - Thursday 19 August 2021
Southern ramps up to support COVID-19 response Health services across the Southern District continue to ramp up in support of the nationwide COVID-19 response.PublicationReferral Information
"Keep connected, maintain relationships and dialogue so we can keep moving forward together"PagePhysiotherapy Information and Resources
PageOccupational Therapy Information and Resources
Occupational therapy is the art and science of helping people take part in the day-to-day activities that have meaning and value to them. Paediatric Occupational Therapy focuses on helping tamariki develop the skills they need to participate in childhood…PageSpeech-Language Therapy Information and Resources
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PageCovid-19 testing on University of Otago campus
WellSouth Covid-19 Testing Centre St David Lecture Theatres St David and Cumberland StreetsPublicationSouthern DHB Media update - Sunday 22 August 2021
Southern district reaches milestone of 200,000 vaccine dosesPublicationSouthern DHB Media Update - Friday 20 August 2021
Twin focus on swabbing and vaccination, plus planning around the continued safe delivery of planned carePublicationSouthern DHB Media Update - Monday 23 August 202
SWABBING – Attributable Dr Susan Jack, Medical Officer of Health, SouthernPublicationSouthern DHB Media Update - Tuesday 24 August 2021
SWABBING – Attributable Dr Susan Jack, Medical Officer of Health, Southern Today more than 825 COVID-19 tests were taken by WellSouth staff and general practices around the district*.PublicationSouthern DHB Media Update - Wednesday 25 August 2021
SWABBING – Attributable Dr Susan Jack, Medical Officer of Health, Southern Today more than 376 COVID-19 tests were taken by WellSouth staff and general practices around the district*.PublicationQueenstown COVID-19 swabbing and vaccinations
Information on Queenstown COVID-19 testing and vaccinationsPublicationSouthern DHB Media Update - Thursday 26 August 2021
SWABBING – Attributable Dr Michael Butchard, Medical Officer of Health, Southern Today more than 230 COVID-19 tests were taken by WellSouth staff and general practices around the district*.PublicationSouthern DHB Media Update - Friday 27 August 2021
SWABBING – Attributable Dr Michael Butchard, Medical Officer of Health, Southern Today more than 260 COVID-19 tests were taken by WellSouth staff and general practices around the district*.Publication