ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’
Health Minister Simeon Brown has been accused of being "disingenuous" and "doubling down" after claiming the new Dunedin hospital was not losing intensive care unit (ICU) beds.
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Exclusion big blow for Pacific Edge
Exclusion big blow for Pacific Edge
Dunedin-based cancer diagnostic firm Pacific Edge has been dealt a severe financial blow after its key testing procedure was excluded from coverage by the United States Medicare federal health...
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Plan seen as return to DHB structure
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Plan seen as return to DHB structure
A return to a district health board-type system is not yet on the cards, despite a government move to transfer some planning towards regions.
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Lab workers to resume strike action
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Lab workers to resume strike action: Pay parity at issue
Laboratory workers will strike again from Tuesday as the industry continues to haemorrhage staff because of the pay.
Hopes of eliminating cervical cancer
Hopes of eliminating cervical cancer
There are high hopes NZ could be one of the first countries in the world to effectively eliminate cervical cancer, after a new survey found Kiwi women were embracing self-tests for cervical screening.
New role as primary care voice for hospital
New role as primary care voice for hospital
A new role funded entirely by WellSouth will aim to give primary care a voice as the new Dunedin hospital build kicks back into gear.
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Hospital’s mental health facilities to undergo major upgrade
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Hospital’s mental health facilities to undergo major upgrade
A major redevelopment of Wakari Hospital will start with a troubled ward previously described as "not fit for purpose" and "volatile".
Work to start: ‘Overdue’ and ‘inevitable’
Work to start: ‘Overdue’ and ‘inevitable’
News that work on the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatients building is about to start is "overdue" and won’t make up for months of delays, a former project leader says.
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Govt advised to focus on the issues, not ideology
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Govt advised to focus on the issues, not ideology
The government should be focusing on building Dunedin’s new hospital rather than pregnancy terminology, a transgender parent in the city says.
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Hope cancer breakthrough will help health worldwide
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Hope cancer breakthrough will help health worldwide
By combining the powerful potential of nano technologies with AI, University of Otago dentistry researchers have created a pioneering method to detect oral cancer earlier, and more accurately.
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Woolly chooks provide cuddles
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Woolly chooks provide cuddles
When a Dunedin woman decided to knit stuffed animals to provide comfort to people staying in hospital, she landed on the most comforting creature she could think of - a chicken.
Research may lead to time-saving treatment
Research may lead to time-saving treatment
Time is of the essence when cancer treatment is concerned.
Ward staff assaulted: allegation
Ward staff assaulted: allegation
Severe assaults resulting in a large number of injuries have left staff in a Dunedin Hospital ward fearing for their safety, a complaint to WorkSafe alleges.
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PPP model still on the cards for hospital
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PPP model still on the cards for hospital
A public-private partnership for the new Dunedin hospital remains in play after the government refused to rule it out.
Rare disorder brings 'ups and downs'
Rare disorder brings 'ups and downs'
A Lawrence family is encouraging people to "glow up and show up" for rare disorders this month.
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ED patients treated in corridors after St Patrick’s
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ED patients treated in corridors after St Patrick’s
People were being treated in the corridors of Dunedin’s emergency department (ED) as overworked staff dealt with the aftermath of St Patrick’s Day, a patient says.
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Concern course will lead to 'underqualified' psychologists
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Concern course will lead to 'underqualified' psychologists
A group of psychologists fear a new course for "associate psychologists" could cause "detrimental harm" to the profession.
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Private medical lab workers strike for pay parity
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Private medical lab workers strike for pay parity
Private medical laboratory workers are worried "a perfect storm" is brewing at Dunedin’s Awanui Labs, and it is only a matter of time before members of the public may be "harmed".
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Families seek drug funding decision
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Families seek drug funding decision
Two Dunedin families are urging the government to fund a "life-changing" drug which may allow their chronically ill babies to have a more carefree childhood.
Risk fed-up hospital staff could take off
Risk fed-up hospital staff could take off
The threat of staff fleeing because of constant delays and uncertainty has been flagged as a high risk to the new Dunedin hospital project, the Otago Daily Times has learned.