The speedy response by WellSouth nurses, pharmacists and others to set up and swab 150 Logan Park High School students and staff in a day has been praised by director-general Ashley Bloomfield.
Southern GPs can refer patients for free colonoscopies thanks to a new charitable service, but Southern DHB is keen to rebuild GP confidence in its own referral process
Wanaka or Cromwell are the likely two site options for a new primary birthing unit to meet the fast-growing area’s needs, says Southern DHB chief executive Chris Fleming
Letters inviting the first patient referrals for free colonoscopies will soon be on the way to all southern general practices, says Southland Charity Hospital chair Murray Pfiefer
When Southern DHB next month holds its first board meeting in nearly five years, former Medical Council chair Andrew Connolly will be there to keep a clinical eye on proceedings
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management