Mike Houlahan

Bid to retain all services in new hospital

All services now provided at Dunedin Hospital, including tertiary services, should be available in either the rebuilt Dunedin Hospital or in the community, the Southern District Health Board says.

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.

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

ICU nurse Peter van Tuel (second left) has flown his last mission with the Otago Regional Rescue...

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

The Government says about 700,000 vaccine doses are in the community but yet to be administered.

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

One in four Australians are taking one day off a month because they've had a bad night's sleep,...

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

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'

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’

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

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

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

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

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

Two women who gave birth at Dunedin Hospital hope their stories will help others speak out about their experiences.

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