Ryall calls for PHOs to merge
Health Minister Tony Ryall is encouraging primary health organisations (PHOs) to combine voluntarily or risk Government intervention.
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Rate of flu vaccinations up, vaccine now free to all
Otago seasonal flu vaccination rates are up by about 4800 compared with last year, and are likely to rise further as the vaccinations are now free.
Family mental-health history 'powerful'
University of Otago-led research suggests doctors should begin asking patients seeking help for mental health issues about their family's history of mental illness, after new findings showing famil
Medsafe monitors US paracetamol fears
Medsafe is closely monitoring concerns raised in the United States about side-effects from paracetamol.
New patient info system to run today
The changeover to the new patient information system at Dunedin Hospital was ahead of schedule yesterday and expected to be completed early today.
Medical school awards boost research plans
Pigs to help in trial
Invercargill piglets will contribute to the xenotransplantation diabetes research which received approval from Minister of Health Tony Ryall this week.
Survey to investigate dental health in NZ
Teenage ambition fulfilled
Need for postnatal depression service
The interest shown in the Plunket Society's service for Dunedin women with postnatal depression, which began in February, shows there is a need for the service, Otago-Southland operations manager