Southern Health Future: Recent Episodes
Jeff Harford
Every fourth Wednesday on the OARsome Morning Show, Southern Health Future presents updates from the Southern District Health Board and the Community Health Council.
Tune in as Jeff chats with DHB staff and your representatives in the community about the latest news and opportunities for you to have your say on health matters that affect you and your family.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Mel Green, Director of Nursing - Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Directorate offers her insights into this year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week, 'Community is what we create together'.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Screening Programmes - Dr Hywel Lloyd, a local GP and the Director of Quality and Clinical Governance for Health New Zealand Southern, discusses the screening programmes for adults available in Aotearoa.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Te Kaika Wellbeing Hub - Nancy Todd, Senior Localities Manager for the Southern region in Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora outlines the services provided by the Te Kāika Wellbeing Hub in South Dunedin.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
New Dunedin Hospital - Andrew Holmes, Health New Zealand's Construction Director for the New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building, brings us up to date with progress on the build.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Men's Health Week - Dr Hywel Lloyd, GP and Director Quality and Clinical Governance for Health New Zealand Southern, offers some tips on improving health outcomes for men.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Te Kaika Wellbeing Hub - Dr David Gow, Health New Zealand Southern's Chief Medical Officer, explains HNZ's role and services with the new Te Kaika Wellbeing Hub in South Dunedin.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Update on Southern Health initiatives with Hamish Brown - Health NZ Southern's Group Director of Operations Hamish Brown updates us on some statistics from 2023, flu vaccinations and approaches to preparing for winter, and the new Dunedin Hospital build.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Nursing in Southern region - Jane Wilson, Health NZ Southern's Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, offers insight into nursing opportunities in the region.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Current health initiatives in the Southern region - Hamish Brown, Group Director of Operations for Te Whatu Ora Southern, offers updates on the bowel screening programme, Meningococcal B vaccines, COVID in the community, disposal of unused medications and sun safety.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Dunedin Hospital Project - Te Whatu Ora Southern Programme Director for the New Dunedin Hospital Bridget Dickson updates us on progress to date and what's in store for 2024.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Health Tips for the Holiday Season - Te Whatu Ora Southern Group Director of Operations Hamish Brown offers some timely tips for remaining safe over the holiday season.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Chief Medical Officer Dr David Gow - Jeff chats to Dr David Gow, Chief Medical Officer Southern, outlines recent initiatives Southern has put in place to support the community.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Shared Goals of Care - Kim Caffell, Senior Patient Safety Advisor for Southern, introduces the Shared Golas of Care initiative to foster two-way conversations among clinicians, patients and whanau.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Hamish Brown - Te Whatu Ora Southern Group Director of Operations Hamish Brown updates us on his role, and what's happening in the Southern public health care system.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Deborah Kay-Corkin outlines the cervical screening programme and some exciting self-testing changes on the horizon.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Long COVID - Occupational Health Nurse Kate Marshall providers and overview of the symptoms and management of long COVID.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
New Dunedin Hospital - Bridget Dickson, Programme Director for the New Dunedin Hospital, updates us on the project.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Winter Wellness - Te Whatu Ora Chief medical Officer for Southern David Gow offers some helpful tips as we approach the winter season.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Immunisations - Deborah Kay-Corkin, Unit Manager of National Immunisation Register in Southern, highlights the illnesses we should be thinking about and what we can do to protect ourselves.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Debby Newton, Te Whatu Ora Smokefree Coordinator for Southern, outlines the Smokefree mission and local support services. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Time For A Change Te Hurihanga Programme - Toni Gutschlag, Executive Director Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Services, updates progress on the Time For A Change Te Hurihanga Programme.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Allied Health, Scientific and Technical - Kaye Cheetham is Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical for Southern. She talks about roles, projects and work opportunities within her team.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Pet Therapy - Physiotherapist Adam Vallely-Farrell has been coordinating a pet therapy service in the ICYU and Children's Ward at Dunedin Hospital.Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Mental Health Awareness Week - Te Whatu Ora Safety Advisor Lee Russell talks about approaches to good mental health in Mental Health Awareness Week.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
An introduction to new Chief Medical Officer Dr David Gow
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Archaelogical discoveries on new Dunedin Hospital site - Alix Muir is senior archeologist with New Zealand Heritage Properties which has been working on the new hospital site.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Te Whatu Ora Southern Interim District Director Hamish Brown outlines the changes to the health system that came into effect on 1 July.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Hospital Play Specialists - Garry Goh is part of a team providing psycho-social emotional support for children who have hospital experiences.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
New Dunedin Hospital - Andrew Holmes is Construction Director for the new Dunedin Hospital.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Flu vaccinations 2022 - Michelle Priemus, Acting General Manager Health at Southern DHB, and Occupational Health Nurse Nikki Stuart outline the reasons to get your flu vaccination this year.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Visiting protocols at Dunedin Public Hospital - Medical Officer of Health Dr Susan Jack outlines visiting protocols during the COVID pandemic.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
COVID-19 influence on new Dunedin Hospital design - Dr Sheila Barnett, Chair of the Clinical Leadership Grou, explains how the design of the New Dunedin Hospital will ensure that it can support the response to any future pandemics.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
SDHB Community SIQ Coordination Manager Pete Whalley runs through a checklist of ideas for preparing for possible self-isolation Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Telehealth - Matthew Pettersson is the new Telehealth Implementation Manager for Southern District Health Board.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
COVID testing and vaccination - Dr Michael Butchard offers up-to-date advice on COVID testing and vaccination in the South.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Public Health Physician Dr Michael Butchard outlines the key health measures in place under Level 3 Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Karl Metzler SDHB COVID-19 Vaccine Co-Leader
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Dunedin Hospital Project - Bridget Dickson, Clinical Project Manager New Dunedin Hospital Project, outlines the locations and uses for the three new hospital buildings.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Accessibility Games - That Blind Woman Julie Woods is facilitating workshops to provide administrators with tools to help people with disabilities to have a positive experience.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
World Smokefree Day - Public Health South health promotion advisor Catherine Thomas outlines this year's Smokefree initiatives.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Karl Metzler brings us up to date with vaccine rollout in the Southern region Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Patient flow - SDHB Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Jane Wilson and SDHB Chief Allied health, Scientific and Technical Officer Kaye Cheetham are part of a team working on Patient Flow processes.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Karitane and Waikouaiti water supply - Dr Michael Butchard gives a health perspective on the reported elevated lead levels in drinking water.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Make Summer Unstoppable - Public health physician Dr Michael Butchard with strategies for keeping Covid at bay over the holiday season.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Health Promotion Officer Chelsea Wallace offers advice on protection from Legionnaires disease. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz