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Hema Chandra, newly qualified nurse working in Aged Residential Care at Clare House Retirement Village in Invercargill.PageContact tracing underway in Queenstown and Fiordland
Southern DHB Public Health staff are working to identify and trace people in Queenstown and Fiordland who may have been in contact with the person who has tested positive for COVID-19 after travelling to South Korea, Dr Susan Jack, Medical Officer of HePublicationSouthern DHB proudly promotes World Breastfeeding Week
Southern DHB is once again proudly supporting mothers to breastfeed in the workplace as part of World Breastfeeding Week, running from 1 – 7 August 2020.PublicationCE Expense Disclosure 2019-20
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.PublicationPublic Health staff release list of Queenstown businesses
Southern DHB Public Health staff have released a list of the places and businesses in Queenstown visited between 1-4 July by a traveller who has since tested positive for COVID-19 in South Korea.PublicationCOVID-19 surveillance testing in Queenstown – Tuesday 04 August
Queenstown residents are encouraged to get out and get tested for COVID-19.PublicationSouthland Hospital to receive new MRI scanner
Southland Hospital’s aging MRI scanner is to be removed and replaced by a new $1.6million scanner, believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand.PublicationPrimary and Community Newsletter August 2020
In this issue: • Chris Fleming: COVID-19 vigilance remains vital even as 'normal' life goes on in Southern • Southland offers simple COAST treatment form for use across all healthcare settings • Public feedback on maternity options welcome until 22 August…PublicationCOVID-19 pop up testing in Milford tomorrow
Workers and residents of Milford are being encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 at a pop up surveillance testing site in Milford tomorrow (Thursday 6 August). Appointments are not required and anyone is welcome to be tested.PublicationHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern Maternity Services
In the Southern region, which covers from Oamaru south, women have a number of options of where they can give birth and spend their postnatal stay.PageSouthern surveillance testing results give confidence
Southern DHB’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Susan Jack is praising Southerners’ response to pop up surveillance testing in Queenstown and Milford this week, saying it has helped provide confidence there is no community transmission in the district.PublicationNew Lakes Hospital operations manager is community and team focused
An early passion for health and wellbeing and a talent for commerce and marketing have brought Emily Nelson, the newly appointed Operations Manager for Lakes District Hospital (LDH), almost full circle.PublicationMental Health and Addictions Continuum of Care Review a step to bringing aspirations to life
Recent years have seen an enormous focus on developing a strong strategic foundation for the development of mental health and addictions services.PublicationSmokefree Events
PageDaily Media Update - Wednesday 12 August 2020
Southern health chiefs meeting on Level 2 implications - All services to be maintained at this stagePublicationDaily Media Update (2) – Wednesday 12 August 2020
Southern visiting hours not restricted at this stage - Patient screening to be tightenedPublicationDaily Media Update - Thursday 13 August 2020
Southern DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Susan Jack is calling for calm, as she assures people in the Southern district that public health procedures are in place and underway.PublicationSouthern DHB Statement of Performance Expectations 2020-21
PublicationCommunity Based Testing Centre opens in Dunedin
Meeting increased need for COVID-19 testing in the community, WellSouth has opened a drive through COVID 19 testing facility in Dunedin today.PublicationCommunity Based Testing Centres not opening on Monday
With enough capacity in general practice to manage demand for COVID-19 testing in the Southern region, Community Based Test Centres are not reopening in Dunedin and Invercargill tomorrow.PublicationCommunity Based Testing Centres resuming – new hours, same locations
Community Based Testing Centres in Dunedin and Invercargill are resuming operations this week, ensuring convenient access to COVID-19 testing.PublicationBetter Health August 2020
In this issue:PublicationNew birthing pool blessed at Lakes District Hospital
After more than 20 years in the making, Queenstown midwives, Southern DHB staff and locals are welcoming the blessing of a new birthing pool at Lakes District Hospital.PublicationWell-being approach to mental health services launches in Southern
WellSouth introduces new mental health roles for general practicePublicationLove your skin – it’s Wound Awareness Week
Southern DHB’s Wound Care Specialists are reminding people of all ages about the importance of looking after their skin, during Wound Awareness Week 24-30 August 2020.PublicationCOVID-19 testing update
COVID-19 testing continues at general practice as community based testing centres close Call 0800 VIRUS 19 (0800 847 8719) to access COVID-19 testingPublicationPublic Meeting in Wanaka on the location of primary birthing facilities
The Southern District Health Board, with the support of the Central Lakes Locality Network is inviting members of the Central Otago and Wanaka communities to a second Public Meeting on the location of primary birthing facilities in Central Otago/Wanaka.PublicationReassurance Southern hospitals have protective measures in place
The Southern DHB’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nigel Millar is reassuring members of the public that Southern hospitals have policies and protective measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.PublicationPop-up surveillance testing for COVID-19 in Gore, 04 September
Gore Health, Hokonui Rūnanga, Gore District Council, WellSouth primary health network and Southern DHB are providing COVID-19 swabbing at a one day ‘pop-up’ surveillance testing site.PublicationNew campaign hits Dunedin streets
The Dunedin Alcohol Harm Reduction Group, a network of organisations, have launched a new campaign to encourage people of Ōtepoti Dunedin to reflect on their use of alcohol products.Publication‘How to Stay Sane in a Crazy World’
SDHB Clinical Psychologist to hold free public talks in Southern The Southern DHB invites members of the public in the Southern region to register for a free talk about ‘How to Stay Sane in a Crazy World’.PublicationNew service benefits patients with diabetic foot disease
People with diabetes in Southland, who are at high risk or have active foot disease, will benefit from a new service that brings patients together with a multidisciplinary team of specialists every Friday.Publication