Suicide strategy 'spineless': mum
A mother who lost her Dunedin son to suicide says a government-led draft suicide prevention strategy is "spineless''.
Dunedin
About-face surprises SDHB
About-face surprises SDHB
Some new projects will need to be cut back by the Southern DHB after it had the "carpet pulled out from under our feet" by the Ministry of Health, board chief executive Chris Fleming says.
Budget blunder costs SDHB $5.7m
Budget blunder costs SDHB $5.7m
The already cash-strapped Southern District Health Board will have to make do without millions of dollars of much-needed funding, after a $38 million mistake by the Ministry of Health.
$24m boost for health research
$24m boost for health research
A $24million cash injection will allow University of Otago researchers to search for solutions to some of the big health challenges facing New Zealand.
Assaults in Wakari ward concern union
Assaults in Wakari ward concern union
The nurses' union is meeting the Southern District Health Board's mental health service to discuss an increase in assaults in a Dunedin inpatient ward.
Hospital could cost $1b
Hospital could cost $1b
The Dunedin Hospital rebuild could top $1billion, Dunedin North MP David Clark says.
Health board executive off to Nelson
Health board executive off to Nelson
Southern District Health Board deputy chief executive Lexie O’Shea is leaving after her two roles were dumped in a proposed restructure.
Mental health cut claim
Mental health cut claim
The high-profile Budget boost for mental health is a "cut in real terms" and services will continue to struggle, two unions say after crunching the numbers.
Flu death findings
Flu death findings
The risk of death from influenza is much higher for Maori and Pacific people, men, and those in poverty, University of Otago research has found.
Audiology unit opened at Wakari
Audiology unit opened at Wakari
A new audiology unit officially opened yesterday at Wakari Hospital replaces the old unit at Dunedin Hospital.
‘Huge jump’ shows service strained
‘Huge jump’ shows service strained
A "huge jump" in children waiting over eight weeks for mental health appointments shows the Southern District Health Board is under strain, an MP says.
Chlamydia cases undetected: study
Chlamydia cases undetected: study
Many New Zealanders have had chlamydia without realising it, Dunedin Study research has shown.
DCC orders study on hospital issue
DCC orders study on hospital issue
The Dunedin City Council will assess the economic impact of having Dunedin Hospital in the central city in a bid to strengthen the case to keep it there.
Restructure could save $2m
Restructure could save $2m
A proposed cull of management roles at Southern District Health Board could save $2 million over two years, chief executive Chris Fleming says.
Asbestos limits access to hospital records
Asbestos limits access to hospital records
A clinical records area at Dunedin Hospital is largely off-limits because of asbestos, leading to potential delays for patients if their case notes are not available.
Mental health care lacking: report
Mental health care lacking: report
The Office of the Auditor-General has recommended urgent improvement to acute mental health services after it found serious shortcomings in follow-up plans and co-ordination.
Concern over HIV infection levels
Concern over HIV infection levels
New HIV cases are at their highest level since monitoring began in 1985, new figures show.
Midwives' criticism sent to ministry
Midwives' criticism sent to ministry
An anonymous complaint submitted by a group of midwives alleging midwifery is at a ''crisis point'' is being handled by the Ministry of Health.
Nearly $84,000 spent on health group in year
Nearly $84,000 spent on health group in year
The politically-appointed group involved with the Dunedin Hospital redevelopment incurred fees and expenses of nearly $84,000 in a 12-month period, an Official Information Act response shows.
Demand for acute scans leading to long waits
Demand for acute scans leading to long waits
Patients are waiting up to 272 days for an MRI scan and 210 days for a CT scan at Southern District Health Board.