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WellInformed November 2018
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.PublicationWellInformed October 2018
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.PublicationWellInformed September 2018
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.PublicationNeed urgent medical care in Queenstown? Emergency Department not the only option
Need urgent medical care in Queenstown? Emergency Department not the only optionPublicationHospital Advisory Committee
The community meets to monitor the financial and operational performance of Southern DHB's hospital-based services. The HAC reports through to the Commissioner and meets bi-monthlyPageHaving a needs assessment
In order to support older people to live well and as independently as possible, there are times when they will have their needs assessed.PageFinding the right support
Some people, particularly following a hospital admission, may believe that moving into an aged residential care facility is inevitable.PagePreventing falls
Falling over is not a natural part of the ageing process and many falls are preventable.PageCommunity and Public Health Advisory Committee
gives the Southern DHB Commissioner advice on the needs of the resident populations of the Southern District and any factors that the committee believes may adversely affect the health of this population.PageDisability Support Advisory Committee
gives the Southern DHB Commissioner advice on the disability support needs of the resident population of the Southern District (Otago and Southland) and the priorities for use of the disability support funding provided.PageHome as my First Choice
The Home is My First Choice programme is committed to helping you, or members of your family, maintain health and independence in your community and home.PagePassport trial opens the door to better hospital discharges
A ‘Hospital Passport’ for Southland Hospital medical ward patients is being trialled to help improve discharge communication with patients, and increase the number of before midday discharges.PublicationLakes District Hospital welcomes CT scanner
Diagnostic services at Lakes District Hospital are enhanced with a state-of-the-art CT scanner, now installed and operational.PublicationValuing Patients' Time Newsletter June 2019
In this issue: Older Person's Liaison Unit (OPAL) trial success Discharge lounge proves popular! Red2Green update Weekend plans keep 6AT&R patients motivatedPublicationAged Residential Care
The decision to move to an aged residential care facility is a significant life change, which can affect an older person's wider community and family. Across the Southern district are a wide range of certified aged care facilities that specialise in…PageGovernance Resources
Governance Manual It contains a broad overview of DHB governance legislative requirements, members' roles and responsibilities, good governance practice and other guidance for Board members to consider in fulfilling their governance obligationPageEmergency management plan
The plan is designed around ensuring that during an emergency (no matter how big or small) the Southern DHB is prepared to continue service provision to the community during any event wherever possible.PublicationAged Residential Care
The decision to move to an aged residential care facility is a significant life change, which can affect an older person's wider community and family. Across the Southern district are a wide range of certified aged care facilities that specialise in…ServiceAdvance Care Planning Day: Southerners encouraged to think about what matters to them
Southern DHB and WellSouth are encouraging everyone, regardless of their age or health condition to think about, talk about and share what matters to them for their future health care for Advance Care Planning Day on Friday 5 April.PublicationReverend’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 updatePublication