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Kaupapa Māori services
Improving the health of Māori across the southern district is a priority across the Southern health system, by ensuring that Māori are able to access timely, appropriate, responsive and effective health care.PagePharmacies and medication
Pharmacies are located throughout the community and are an important first point of contact for many health needs.PageSouthland Hospital Radiology team launches patient information videos for World Radiology Day
The Southland Hospital Radiology team celebrated World Radiology Day on Friday 8 November with the launch of a series of five videos for Southland patients to watch ahead of their scheduled appointments.PublicationSouthern District Health Board celebrates outstanding staff at awards night in Dunedin and Invercargill
Southern DHB celebrated its remarkable staff from across the district at the Southern Excellence Awards on Thursday 7 November.PublicationHome as my First Choice
The Home as My First Choice programme is committed to helping you, or members of your family, maintain health and independence in your community and home.Living well campaignGeneral practices
General practices are at the centre of health care in New Zealand, and are your starting point for most services.PageBowel screening - primary care update
Please continue to refer symptomatic patientsPublicationLakes District Hospital Foundation helps to make upgrade a reality
The installation of a new Siemens Go Top 128 slice scanner (CT scanner) has vastly reduced patient travel time and sped up diagnosis and treatment of a range of conditions including spinal and head injuries, cancer and stroke.PageLakes District Hospital upgrade officially opened
The Minister of Health, Hon Dr David Clark, officially opened the redevelopment of Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown today. The opening marks the completion of the second stage of the $9.3m redevelopment that includes a nPublicationMeasles and influenza outbreaks in South – what you need to know
All the information you need regarding the current measles outbreak and higher than normal levels of influenzaPublicationHow the health system works
Find out more about the health system, including who can access free and subsidised care, how to get care in your language, and about your health records.PageHow is my health information stored?
In the Southern region, much of your health information is stored on a secure digital system that allows crucial information to be shared by key health professionals.PageHealthy hints for tots - Autumn 2018
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PublicationBetter Health February 2019
In this issue: Southland team tops New Zealand rehabilitation results, Southland Hospital Volunteers - making a difference to patients, staff and visitors , New Māori Health leadership team, New Dunedin Hospital Site Masterplan Shared, Knitted knockers…PublicationHealthy hints for tots - Summer 2016
PublicationCommissioner ends term with tour of district
As Southern DHB Commissioner Kathy Grant’s term comes to an end, with the election of a new health board, she and the Commissioner team travelled around the district last week to share their priorities, challenges and discuss important areas for the futPublicationHospital Advisory Committee Agendas
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PublicationYour rights as a patient
Every person who uses health and disability services has rights and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern staff have duties. These rights and duties are clearly set out in the Code of Health and Disability Services - Consumer Rights.PageNew Dunedin Hospital Public Forum
New Dunedin Hospital Public Forum 19/11/2019PublicationClinical Practice Committee
The Clinical Practice Committee was set up in 2019 as part of the DHB’s quality framework to improve the provision of safe patient care and patients experience and outcomes.PageKeeping baby healthy and safe
Find out more about ways to help with ensuring your baby safety and where to get support.PageAbout Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern
Across the Southern region you will meet many health care professionals, in general practice, hospitals, community settings and beyond. Southern Health is the name that brings these organisations together.PageKōpūtanga - Pregnancy and Parenting
Pregnancy and parenting in the Southern district is to support first time parents and others by providing a range of information and facilitation of discussions around pregnancy and childbirth and parenting of a new-born.PageOranga Pepi
Oranga Pepi is a Southern DHB initiative to provide you with a friendly source of information about new-born services that baby is entitled to receive when born.PageInternational Stop Pressure Injury Day: Southern DHB launches new pressure injury prevention programme
A new Pressure Injury Prevention programme to train and support staff across the Southern district is being launched to coincide with International Stop Pressure Injury Day tomorrow (21 November).Publication