Health board cuts credit card
Health board cuts credit card
The Southern District Health Board, which has a budget of about $800 million, is to cut its credit cards from three to two.
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Retain neurosurgery, MPs told
Retain neurosurgery, MPs told
Despite a suggestion last week that southerners could write to the Director-general of Health, Stephen McKernan, with their concerns about neurosurgery service plans, no letters have yet been received by his office.
Neurosurgery a no-brainer
Neurosurgery a no-brainer
If people do not speak up, Southland and Otago may lose a critical surgical service - with all the significant flow-on impacts. Richard Thomson leads the way.
Health board backs down over managers
Health board backs down over managers
The Southern District Health Board has backed down on a proposal to reduce the number of top managers.
Swann's fraud partner out of jail
Swann's fraud partner out of jail
The man dismissed last year as Otago District Health Board chairman after nearly $17 million was stolen from the board is "flabbergasted" one of the men involved is out of jail already.
Neurosurgery future of concern
Neurosurgery future of concern
The need to retain neurosurgery services at Dunedin Hospital was raised several times with Health Minister Tony Ryall on his tour of the hospital this week, but he says he does not have a preferred option.
Board to spend nearly $800, 000 on child checks
Board to spend nearly $800, 000 on child checks
The Southern Health Board expects to spend $705,935 next financial year on B4 school checks for 3050 children.
Indecision over standing
Indecision over standing
The Otago District Health Board's highest-polling candidate at the last election, Judith Medlicott, says she will not be standing for the new Southern board this year, but eight board members are still making up their minds.
Hospitals improve service targets
Hospitals improve service targets
A slight drop in the percentage of Otago patients receiving radiotherapy treatment for cancer within six weeks of their first specialist appointment has been due to the southern service carrying out work for other areas.
Swann's family loses income
Swann's family loses income
The estranged wife of convicted fraudster Michael Swann will be about $500 a week poorer from tomorrow as a result of a High Court judge's decision.
ACC payouts less
ACC payouts less
Dunedin Hospital's revenue from the Accident Corporation Commission has been $479,000 lower than budget so far this year and next year funding is expected to be more scarce.
Hope for hospital
Hope for hospital
A predictable funding shortfall of up to $200,000 for Dunstan Hospital at Clyde may not be as bad as first thought, although final figures will not be known until July.
Logo depicts region
Logo depicts region
The logo for the South's new district health board captures the essence of both Otago and Southland, resembling the rolling hills and rugged coasts of both regions, Otago and Southland District Health Boards' chief executive Brian Rousseau says.
Changes for rural hospitals
Changes for rural hospitals
Rural hospital managers in Otago and Southland have been asked to work out how to adapt to a call for more integrated health services.
New health board's logo out today
New health board's logo out today
The Southern District Health Board's logo will be revealed today before health staff at Dunedin Hospital.
Mental health therapy backdown
Mental health therapy backdown
The Otago District Health Board has backed away from a proposal to outsource Dunedin Hospital's mental health outpatient group therapy programme.
Pilot project could aid geriatric care
Pilot project could aid geriatric care
A proposal that could lead to more elderly people returning home after an acute hospital admission was promoted at this week's Otago and Southland disability support advisory committee meeting.
School of Medicine announces award recipients
School of Medicine announces award recipients
Researchers involved in collaborative study of oxidative stress and aspects of colorectal cancer have received a boost to their plans by winning the Dunedin School of Medicine's latest research development investment awards.
Woman frustrated over respite care concerns
Woman frustrated over respite care concerns
An Otago woman who has been battling for more than a year to have her 62-year-old partner with Parkinson's disease provided with respite care in a place suited to his age says she is not being listened to.
Complaint to be used for education
Complaint to be used for education
A complaints involving the inadequacy of an Otago District Health Board needs assessment last July will be used by the Health and Disability Commissioner's Office for education.