Health
Psychiatric services access problematic
Difficulty getting access to the Otago District Health Board's emergency psychiatric service was one concern raised to the Mental Health Commission in its annual visit to Dunedin in November.
Boards raise issues with review
Christmas not best day for tooth hurty this year
If Christmas Day eating proves dentally challenging, you will have to wait until Boxing Day for emergency treatment in Dunedin.
Further soil tests at ORC property
Public Health South officials have asked for more soil tests to be carried out at a property in Selwyn St, Northeast Valley, found to be contaminated by lead.
Health board lags in quality of care
Neurosurgery services under review
Neurosurgery services in the South Island are being assessed by an independent senior consultant from Nelson who will make a recommendation next year if services should be centralised in Christchur
Health and safety initiatives praised
National recognition for excellence by the Otago District Health Board in the area of health and safety would not have been possible without the dedication of senior management, Stephanie Pomfret s
Mental health service to be privatised: union
The Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) is privatising a service for mental health patients.