Health
Rise in flu-like illnesses
Surveillance programmes involving GP practices have shown a "very slight increase" in the number of influenza-like illnesses among patients in Otago-Southland, Public Health South medical officer o
Southern health board committees named
Committee members for the new Southern District Health Board have been announced, subject to ratification at the next board meeting in June.
NZers poisoning themselves in the kitchen
Many New Zealanders are unknowingly poisoning themselves and their families, in the kitchen, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) says.
'Routine' cardiac referrals suspended
Service cuts main worry for board members
Indecision over standing
The Otago District Health Board's highest-polling candidate at the last election, Judith Medlicott, says she will not be standing for the new Southern board this year, but eight board members are s
Hospitals improve service targets
A slight drop in the percentage of Otago patients receiving radiotherapy treatment for cancer within six weeks of their first specialist appointment has been due to the southern service carrying ou
Health contract process on hold
A Southern District Health Board mental health contract process is on hold after a union complained staff who might be out of a job were not properly consulted.
Study reveals philosopher's stone for women
Mediaeval alchemists, and more recently Harry Potter, spent time seeking the philosopher's stone. It was thought to be the elixir of life, bestowing long life and perhaps even immortality.