Celebrating a year at Southern DHB
As 2019 comes to an end, we want to thank to all our staff, health care partners, Community Health Council and advisors, and volunteers for all their work to provide health care to the people of...
SDHB Better Health
At Dunedin Hospital
At Dunedin Hospital
8.32% of Dunedin staff travel from Mosgiel12-16 km average distance an orderly walks in a dayA designated theatre suite assistant (TSA) for theatre 6 has made such a difference to patient flow that...
At Southland Hospital
At Southland Hospital
Our orderlies transferred 1825 patients from EDSouthland Hospital trial a Hospital Passport to help improve discharge communication with patients, and increase the number of before-midday...
Commissioner Update - February 2019
Commissioner Update - February 2019
It is with a heavy heart that this month I dedicate my Better Health column to deputy commissioner Graham Crombie, who passed away last week. There is much to pay tribute to. Graham, along with...
Southland team tops New Zealand rehabilitation results
Southland team tops New Zealand rehabilitation results
The AT&R team at Southland Hospital deserves much praise and patting on the back, as they scooped four awards at the recent Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC) New Zealand forum...
Southland Hospital Volunteers - making a difference to patients, staff and visitors
Southland Hospital Volunteers - making a difference to patients, staff and visitors
They’re an institution at Southland Hospital and now the ‘Pink Ladies’ are looking for new members to join their ranks. The Southland Hospital Volunteers, who originally wore pink uniforms, have...
New Māori Health leadership team
New Māori Health leadership team
The new Māori Health Leadership team have taken up their new roles at Southern DHB and WellSouth, focusing on improving Māori health status and outcomes across the Southern Health System. The team...
New Dunedin Hospital Site Masterplan Shared
New Dunedin Hospital Site Masterplan Shared
The community has the chance to get a more detailed insight into the New Dunedin Hospital project with the public release of the Site Masterplan. The masterplan ties together the complex strands of...
Knitted knockers give breast cancer patients renewed confidence
Knitted knockers give breast cancer patients renewed confidence
When knitting enthusiast Sandra Sparrow stumbled across an article in That’s Life magazine about hand knitted prosthetic breasts for breast cancer survivors – she knew she could help. Sandra...
Southern DHB awards evening celebrate outstanding staff
Southern DHB awards evening celebrate outstanding staff
From breaking medical boundaries to the unsung heroes behind the scenes – Southern DHB celebrated some of its remarkable staff from across the district at the Southern Excellence Awards on Thursday...
Southern air to get fresher!
Southern air to get fresher!
Twenty cafes in Otago and Southland will be making their outdoor spaces smokefree this summer as part of a pioneering pilot. Dr Rachael Hart, CEO of the Otago and Southland Cancer Society, says this...
Commissioner Update November 2018
Commissioner Update November 2018
There have been a number of highlights this month. It was a joyous experience to see so many individuals and teams across the DHB recognised for the difference they make in the Staff Excellence...
Tips on good hand hygiene for Patient Safety Week
Tips on good hand hygiene for Patient Safety Week
Fight germs, wash your hands was the message from Southern DHB to staff, patients and visitors during Patient Safety Week (4 – 10 November). This year’s theme focused on good hand hygiene, and...
Speech therapists forego speech to raise awareness
Speech therapists forego speech to raise awareness
Walking in the shoes of some of their clients, five Southern DHB Speech and Language Therapists gave up either the use of their voices or their favourite foods and drinks for 40 hours. In...
Southern Innovation Challenge winners announced
Southern Innovation Challenge winners announced
Southern DHB will fund a feasibility study into the establishment of community care cottages for people living with dementia in Central Otago, after the idea won the 2018 Southern Innovation...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2018!
Mental Health Awareness Week 2018!
WellSouth Health Promotion Specialist Brittani Beavis and Southern DHB Health Promotion Advisor, David Pirie contributed to the interactive mural in the Wall Street Mall in Dunedin. Mental Health...
Promoting safe sleep with a SUDI workshop
Promoting safe sleep with a SUDI workshop
The need to promote and continually reinforce safe sleep practices was the focus of a series of Sudden Unexpected Death (SUDI) in Infancy prevention workshops delivered across the district recently...
Primary Maternity lead appointed
Primary Maternity lead appointed
Southern DHB has made a significant move forward in implementing its Integrated Primary Maternity System of Care with the appointment of a new programme lead. Heather LaDell has already begun...
Commissioner Update - October 2018
Commissioner Update - October 2018
It has been a pleasure in the past few weeks to meet with members of the community from across the district, who joined us for public meetings in Oamaru, Alexandra, Queenstown, Gore and Balclutha...
‘Home as my First Choice’ webpage goes live
‘Home as my First Choice’ webpage goes live
The ‘Home as my First Choice’ programme was launched by Southern DHB in April to raise awareness of support options available when an older person wants to either stay at home, or return home from...