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DunedinJuly 16

Knowledge of women’s cancers limited

Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
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DunedinJuly 16

Women urged to ignore online advice

Nutrition claims and exercise advice on social media are misleading women who are wanting to stay active and healthy.
Women urged to ignore online advice
Women urged to ignore online advice
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DunedinJuly 15

Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

The new Dunedin hospital will have a neurosurgery-equipped operating theatre and the city’s neurosurgery services will remain unchanged, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) says.
Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ
Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ
DunedinJuly 15

Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in

Work on the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building project has got off the ground as installation of vertical structural steel begins.
Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in
Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in
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DunedinJuly 14

Review of Ward 10a criticised by union

An investigation into a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital is too narrow and was launched without staff consultation, a union says.
Review of Ward 10a criticised by union
Review of Ward 10a criticised by union
DunedinJuly 13

Building bridges

A pile driver operates in St Andrew St yesterday as part of the new Dunedin hospital build.
Building bridges
Building bridges
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DunedinJuly 9

Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service

Fears the city could lose its prized neurosurgery department have been raised by senior Dunedin doctors, who say the loss could lead to more deaths.
Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service
Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service
DunedinJuly 9

Another milestone in hospital build

The first batch of structural steel has arrived at the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building site.
Another milestone in hospital build
Another milestone in hospital build
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DunedinJuly 9

Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses

Upgrades at Wakari Hospital are nearing completion for one ward as health authorities prepare for the shutdown of its most contentious ward.
Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses
Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses
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DunedinJuly 7

Scanners lifted into place at hospital

Two key new machines have been lifted into the Dunedin hospital outpatient building.
Scanners lifted into place at hospital
Scanners lifted into place at hospital
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DunedinJuly 6

10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer

A former staff member of a notorious ward in a Dunedin mental health facility says shutting it down is the only logical option.
10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer
10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer
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DunedinJuly 3

Confined and abused

Horror conditions at a troubled Dunedin ward should trigger a review of the entire operation of Wakari Hospital, the government watchdog says.
Confined and abused
Confined and abused
DunedinJuly 3

Wakari decision welcomed

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is welcoming an impending review and closure of a troubled mental health ward in Dunedin.
Wakari decision welcomed
Wakari decision welcomed
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DunedinJuly 2

WellSouth responds to new PHO

A rival primary health organisation (PHO) to WellSouth has led to a cleanout of associates, but the organisation insists it is still the best provider in a ‘‘fragmented’’ environment.
WellSouth responds to new PHO
WellSouth responds to new PHO
DunedinJuly 2

Call for ban of imported play sand due to asbestos fears

After children’s play sand was found to have cancer-causing asbestos fibres in New Zealand, the government says it is looking at banning the product.
Call for ban of imported play sand due to asbestos fears
Call for ban of imported play sand due to asbestos fears
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DunedinJuly 1

Under-fire Wakari staff hit back at claims

Staff at an under-fire Wakari Hospital ward say they work with integrity and professionalism in ‘‘highly challenging situations’’ and patients will suffer if the ward closes.
Under-fire Wakari staff hit back at claims
Under-fire Wakari staff hit back at claims
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DunedinJuly 1

Political heat turned up on Wakari Hospital

Accusations of stalling and a lack of action by the governing health body on a troubled ward at a Dunedin mental health facility have been made as the political heat goes on.
Political heat turned up on Wakari Hospital
Political heat turned up on Wakari Hospital
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DunedinJuly 1

Anti-nausea drug given ‘off label’

An anti-nausea medicine used for treating patients undergoing cancer therapy is increasingly being used to treat pregnant women with morning sickness.
Anti-nausea drug given ‘off label’
Anti-nausea drug given ‘off label’
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DunedinJune 30

Prof calls for changes to smart mouthguards

Serious head injuries may be being missed on the rugby field, after new research finds the one-size-fits-all approach to analysing data from smart mouthguards is flawed.
Prof calls for changes to smart mouthguards
Prof calls for changes to smart mouthguards
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DunedinJune 30

Health bosses come clean about problems at Wakari ward

Vulnerable patients being secluded for long periods are among the ‘‘extremely serious’’ concerns which shut down a troubled Wakari ward, Health New Zealand has confirmed.
Health bosses come clean about problems at Wakari ward
Health bosses come clean about problems at Wakari ward
DunedinJune 28

Crane your neck to see crane

A Liebherr LTR11200 telescopic crawler crane (pictured right) places the cab on one of three tower cranes starting to be assembled on the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building site yesterday.
Crane your neck to see crane
Crane your neck to see crane
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DunedinJune 26

Departing cancer specialist cites 'worsening working environment'

A leading blood cancer specialist who is quitting Dunedin says the South’s medical laboratory service is in disarray and the consequences could be deadly.
Departing cancer specialist cites 'worsening working environment'
Departing cancer specialist cites 'worsening working environment'
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DunedinJune 26

Luxon defends GP funding despite push back

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defended his government’s investment in primary healthcare during a visit to Wānaka yesterday.
Luxon defends GP funding despite push back
Luxon defends GP funding despite push back
DunedinJune 24

Outpatient building’s final touches near

The new Dunedin hospital’s outpatient building is nearing completion but a side effect of this is traffic disruptions.
Outpatient building’s final touches near
Outpatient building’s final touches near
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DunedinJune 23

Foleys awarded $50m in hospital contracts

A Dunedin plumbing company has been awarded more than $50 million in work for the new hospital — the single biggest project in its 90-year history.
Foleys awarded $50m in hospital contracts
Foleys awarded $50m in hospital contracts