WE ARE NOW AT ALERT LEVEL 2
as we unite against COVID-19.
- Our hospitals, doctors’ surgeries and other health services are open.
- We are carefully expanding the services we can offer under Level 2, with safety measures in place to keep our patients, staff and the community safe.
IN THE COMMUNITY:
GENERAL PRACTICES
General Practices are open. If you would ordinarily call your doctor, call your doctor.
PHARMACY
Pharmacies are open. Please check opening times, as they may be different to usual.
DENTAL CARE
At Level 2, low-risk patients are able to receive a normal range of dental care from their usual provider. Patients identified as high risk will only be able to have essential emergency care provided. Please be aware that we are expecting to catch up on a lot of deferred work over the next few weeks.
Community Oral Health Services for children aged 0-12 years are open – contact the Oral Health team on Otago 0800 672 543, and Southland 0800 570 300. For adults in the Southern district, please contact your usual provider.
BLOOD TESTS
Most collection centres are open. To find a list of collection centres and their opening hours, please go to https://sclabs.co.nz/collection-centres/
SEXUAL HEALTH
Dunedin and Southland sexual health clinics are open. Please contact the clinic to arrange a consultation. There are no drop-in clinics available.
Dunedin Clinic: Open Monday to Friday 9am - 6.30pm. Phone 0800 742 546 ext 1
Invercargill clinic: Open Mondays to Friday 9am-4.30pm Phone 0800 742 546 ext 2
YOUTH HEALTH CLINICS
Youth health & wellbeing, sexual health & contraception services are available. Please contact your public health nurse or email: publichealthnursing@southerndhb.govt.nz
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE SERVICES
Check out these other Better Health South stories:
Board Update
Get Tested Immediately If You Have Symptoms
Our Hospitals
Other Essential Services
Southern DHB Vaccine Update
The Chase To Trace
