Warning over cancer screening changes
Warning over cancer screening changes
Intended changes to the cervical cancer screening programme could harm women and leave them more at risk from the disease, University of Otago researchers say.
Mike Houlahan
Public meeting hears plans
Public meeting hears plans
The Te Rauone community still has plenty of questions about plans to restore its local beach, Otago Peninsula Community Board chairman Paul Pope says.
Elected SDHB back at next local govt poll
Elected SDHB back at next local govt poll
Local body elections next year will see the return of an elected Southern District Health Board.
New valve replacement technique speeds recovery
New valve replacement technique speeds recovery
If heart valve replacement patient Ed Fraser had had his operation a year ago, he would probably still be in hospital.
Bengali community celebrates Durga
Bengali community celebrates Durga
A festival intended to create a sense of community has achieved its aim for Dunedin’s Bengali community.
St Leonards School celebrates 150 years
St Leonards School celebrates 150 years
More than 180 former pupils and staff marked St Leonards School's 150th anniversary over the weekend.
Ross Home marks building centenary
Ross Home marks building centenary
It is not unusual for a centenarian to be celebrated at Ross Home, but the 100th anniversary of the building itself is a once-only event.
Following the footsteps of his father
Following the footsteps of his father
He lives in Wellington, but Anthony McMaster will be representing Otago’s contribution to the battle of Le Quesnoy at centenary events in France next month.
Surgeons’ complaints bring review
Surgeons’ complaints bring review
Southland Hospital’s endoscopy service is to undergo external review, after surgeons wrote to the Southern DHB saying they had lost confidence in the "sub-standard" service.
Further hepatitis C drug delay 'cruel'
Further hepatitis C drug delay 'cruel'
Pharmac's decision to extend consultation on introducing new hepatitis C drugs is cruel and devastating for patients, a Dunedin woman says.
Radiology accreditation sought
Radiology accreditation sought
The Southern District Health Board has applied for its radiology department to regain accreditation.
SDHB receives draft report into Wakari Hospital patient's disappearance
SDHB receives draft report into Wakari Hospital patient's disappearance
The Southern District Health Board has received a draft external review into the disappearance of Gordon McLean from Wakari Hospital last October.
You are getting drowsy...
You are getting drowsy...
TV medical dramas usually focus on the surgeon wielding the scalpel, but yesterday hospitals around New Zealand put the spotlight on the person at the other end of the patient.
New group head to offer clinical voice
New group head to offer clinical voice
John Adams’ job is to bring a clinical voice to the design of the new Dunedin Hospital, but that is not the only voice concerning him.
Online sales of medicines being targeted
Online sales of medicines being targeted
Government medicines regulator Medsafe is moving to curb the sale of pharmaceutical drugs privately via social media.
Dunedin nurse’s devotion to sick took a heavy toll
Dunedin nurse’s devotion to sick took a heavy toll
Eva Cooper devoted her life to helping others, a work ethic which cut her life short.
Are we prepared for the next one?
Are we prepared for the next one?
The 1918 flu pandemic cut a swathe across New Zealand, killing thousands of people in just a few weeks. Could such a deadly disease could strike again?
Synthetic cannabis use fallout spurs plea
Synthetic cannabis use fallout spurs plea
As Christchurch Hospital battles to cope with a surge in patients suffering the after-effects of using synthetic cannabis, the director of the National Poisons Centre is pleading for people not to...
Health staff need better communication: survey
Health staff need better communication: survey
New Zealand's doctors and nurses have respect for their patients, but urgently need to brush up on their communication skills, new research suggests.
40 year teaching career comes to an end
40 year teaching career comes to an end
It wasn't quite on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, but Tom Brooking's 40 year career teaching history at the University of Otago ended yesterday with a lecture.