Record Covid hospitalisations; 989 new cases in South
Record Covid hospitalisations; 989 new cases in South
A record 34 southerners with Covid-19 were in hospital yesterday, two of them in intensive care.
Mike Houlahan
Long-awaited debate puts fees in spotlight
Long-awaited debate puts fees in spotlight
As has been mentioned a few times before in Southern Say, it can sometimes take the Government a wee while to getting around to doing things.
Covid concern for South: Health risk without masks reinforced
Covid concern for South: Health risk without masks reinforced
Southern hospitality operators and events organisers welcome NZ entering the "Orange" setting of the Covid-19 traffic light system, but health officials remain concerned about the number of cases of the pandemic disease in the region.
Steep case spike in Dunedin surprises SDHB
Steep case spike in Dunedin surprises SDHB
A sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in Dunedin is being closely watched by the Southern District Health Board, which hopes the spike in infections is a blip rather than a trend.
Southern cases now highest in the country
Southern cases now highest in the country
Otago and Southland are experiencing a higher rate of infections following the Covid-19 cases peak than anywhere else in New Zealand.
Long waits break social contract: Hodgson
Long waits break social contract: Hodgson
The health system is breaking a social contract with New Zealanders when they are left waiting more than a year for an agreed procedure, Southern District Health Board chairman Pete Hodgson says.
Infections still high in the South
Infections still high in the South
The South remains firmly in the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic, recording the third-highest daily case numbers in the country each day over the weekend.
Chronic short-staffing compounds Gynaecology wait list
Chronic short-staffing compounds Gynaecology wait list
Lengthy wait lists for Southland Hospital’s gynaecology service are due to chronic short-staffing rather than the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the service head says.
National looking to win back southern votes
National looking to win back southern votes
As the former chief executive of an airline, National leader Christopher Luxon knows the value of frequent flyer miles.
Colonoscopy issue ‘recovery’ stressed
Colonoscopy issue ‘recovery’ stressed
The Southern District Health Board, tiring of the back and forth between itself and critics of its performance in colonoscopy, has attempted to end the argument.
Vaccination fail probe begun
Vaccination fail probe begun
The independent inquiry in to a cold chain failure which affected the efficacy of more than 1500 southern Covid-19 vaccinations has started.
South now has highest case numbers, latest data shows
South now has highest case numbers, latest data shows
New figures have confirmed the South is now the centre of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Mental health boost ‘irreversible’
Mental health boost ‘irreversible’
A revamp of southern mental health facilities has moved a step closer.
Medical centres in South remain under serious pressure
Medical centres in South remain under serious pressure
Southern medical centres remain under serious pressure as they continue to care for Covid-19 patients in the community.
Fleming resigns: time for a change
Fleming resigns: time for a change
A turbulent six years in the southern health system’s hottest seat is about to come to an end, after Southern District Health Board chief executive Chris Fleming announced his resignation yesterday.
Surge indicates peak still to arrive
Surge indicates peak still to arrive
A surge in new Covid-19 cases in the South yesterday raises doubts whether the region has reached its peak in cases, the Southern District Health Board has been told.
Hospital 'has never been close’ to targets
Hospital 'has never been close’ to targets
Dunedin Hospital has "never really been close" to meeting the Ministry of Health target that orthopaedic patients receive planned care within four months, the service’s clinical director says
Surge in numbers suggests peak Covid still to come
Surge in case numbers suggests peak Covid still to come in South
The South appears to be yet to pass its Covid-19 peak, with almost 1500 new cases to be announced today.
No detail yet on health board replacement
No detail yet on health board replacement
The Southern District Health Board ceases to exist in three months, but it has little idea what will replace it.
Gynaecology waiting list numbers up
Gynaecology waiting list numbers up
Waiting lists for southern gynaecology patients are steadily climbing, but there is better news for those awaiting an ophthalmology appointment.