Rebuild focus now on business plan
Rebuild focus now on business plan
The group steering the Dunedin Hospital rebuild has shifted its focus from picking a site to preparing the detailed business case for the new facility.
Mike Houlahan
Case taken to tribunal
Case taken to tribunal
Five years after the death of her son Ross, suicide prevention campaigner Corinda Taylor is still struggling to find answers about the care her boy received in his final days.
Retired ICU nurse will miss job's aerial element
Retired ICU nurse will miss job's aerial element
A wistful Peter van Tuel sighed as he watched the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter fly away from Dunedin Hospital's helipad yesterday.
Inertia behind accreditation loss - union
Inertia behind accreditation loss - union
Dunedin Hospital's radiology department lost its accreditation status because of Southern District Health Board inertia, a union representing radiology staff says.
Flu vaccine due to arrive in April or May
Flu vaccine due to arrive in April or May
Doses of the flu vaccine should be available for use in April or May.
Study exposes extent of health workplace bullying
Study exposes extent of health workplace bullying
Research exposing the extent of workplace bullying in New Zealand's health workforce has been published in the British Medical Journal.
Old adversaries begin battle over health
Old adversaries begin battle over health
National yesterday appointed Michael Woodhouse as its health spokesman, charged with holding Dunedin North MP and Health Minister David Clark to account.
Inquiry hearings' length `not enough'
Inquiry hearings' length `not enough'
The ministerial inquiry into mental health and addiction services will spend just two months holding hearings, a time period suicide prevention campaigner Corinda Taylor describes as inadequate.
3-wheeler ‘lovely machine’
3-wheeler ‘lovely machine’
The Ulysses Motorcycle Club’s motto is "Grow Old Disgracefully" but there’s still plenty of life left in Whakatane rider Malcolm Wilson.
Making the point life matters
Making the point life matters
They came carrying snapshots, they came holding framed portraits, they came with placards recording dates of birth and dates of death.
Radiology accreditation cancelled
Radiology accreditation cancelled
A shortage of competent staff, asbestos issues, outdated computer systems and chronic waiting lists have led to Dunedin Hospital’s radiology service losing its accreditation status.
Site for hospital chosen
Site for hospital chosen
A site for the new Dunedin hospital has been chosen and is being considered by the Cabinet, with a public announcement likely to be made next month.
Site proposed for new hospital
Site proposed for new Dunedin Hospital
A proposed site for the Dunedin Hospital rebuild is being considered by Cabinet, and a decision is likely to be made public next month.
Supporting baby-boomer peak through to end
Supporting baby-boomer peak through to end
As the Baby Boom generation enter their 70s, younger generations of Kiwis are putting plans in place to care for them in their old age. Health reporter Mike Houlahan asks how ready Otago is to give them a happy retirement.
Power of attorney, rights catchup needed
Power of attorney, rights catchup needed
Not only does the health system need to get ready for the ageing population but so does the legal system, Alison Douglas says.
Check-up delays continue for kids
Check-up delays continue for kids
School pupils still have many more months to wait before receiving long overdue dental check-ups.
Adaptability key, new patron says of women's org
Adaptability key, new patron says of women's org
Adaptability has helped the National Council of Women reach its centenary, the newly named patron of the Dunedin branch says.
Rebuild must have elderly first in mind
Rebuild must have elderly first in mind
The rebuild of Dunedin Hospital must have the demands of an ageing population at the forefront of its design, Southern District Health Board chief medical officer Nigel Millar says.
Birthing horror at Dunedin Hospital
Birthing horror at Dunedin Hospital
Two women who gave birth at Dunedin Hospital hope their stories will help others speak out about their experiences.
Bullying complaint has desired effect
Bullying complaint has desired effect
The SDHB has changed its maternity complaints and training procedures after a Dunedin woman was bullied and abused while giving birth.