News Releases
Here's the latest news from WellSouth.
Questions or comments? Contact us at communications@wellsouth.org.nz
Or contact Frederique Gulcher, WellSouth Communications and Engagement Manager, 021 854 734.
New local diabetes programme launched
Wednesday 12 June 2024WellSouth Primary Health Network is piloting a new programme to help more people across Otago and Southland self-manage their type 2 diabetes.
Take control of your diabetes is an evidence-based programme developed by WellSouth long-term conditions (LTC) nurses to empower patients in Otago and Southland to self-manage their diabetes diagnosis, with...
Dedicated support for new primary care nurses - International Nurses Day
Friday 10 May 2024Dedicated support for new primary care nurses
WellSouth Primary Health Network is fostering a supported pathway for new nurse graduates into primary care.
As the primary health organisation (PHO) for Southland and Otago, WellSouth has partnered with the Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP) teams at Health New Zealand I...
Silver Award for WellSouth Fracture Liaison Service
Thursday 11 April 2024The WellSouth Primary Health Network’s Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) has won a silver for best practice in the International Osteoporosis Foundations ‘Capture the Fracture’ programme, fitting as it’s April Falls month, an international annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of falls.
WellSouth, the primary health organisation (PHO) for Otago...
Māori and Pasifika flu vaccine boost this winter
Wednesday 03 April 2024WellSouth Primary Health Network is filling a gap for Māori and Pasifika aged 55-64 years old to get a free flu vaccine.
With the flu vaccine now available (April 1), there are many people in Otago and Southland who are eligible for a free influenza vaccine – this includes all...
Invercargill after-hours doctors to continue
Thursday 28 March 2024WellSouth Primary Health Network has moved fast to support continuity of primary care in Invercargill following the closure of the Invercargill Urgent Doctors (IUDS) today (28 March).
WellSouth, the primary health organisation (PHO) for Otago and Southland, is working with Te Hau o Te Ora, the partnership it has...
WellSouth gets the Rainbow Tick
Tuesday 26 March 2024
WellSouth Primary Health Network has achieved a significant milestone, receiving the Rainbow Tick certification, believed to be the first primary health organisation (PHO) in the country to receive the mark *.
Rainbow Tick is a certification mark for organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand that complete a Diversity & Inclusion...
Southern touch to nurse programme
Monday 26 February 2024The South’s first nurse prescriber programme is celebrating its two-year milestone with 50 graduates and no signs of slowing down.
Te Waipounamu Registered Nurse Prescribing in Community Health programme was developed and is delivered by WellSouth, the Southern primary health organisation (PHO) for Otago and Southland in collaboration with Health...
A healthier website for WellSouth
Monday 19 February 2024A healthier website for WellSouth
WellSouth Primary Health Network has upgraded its website, making it easier for practices and health consumers to find important health information. The new site is due to go live on Tuesday 27 February.
The web update project is response to feedback from users to the...
WellSouth introduces new Pasifika and Māori scholarship for medical students
Wednesday 22 November 2023This year, WellSouth, the primary health organisation for Southland and Otago, has launched its annual WellSouth Primary Care General Practice Award 2023, in partnership with the University of Otago, honouring the top-achieving Pasifika and Māori final year medical students.
These scholarships, worth $2,000 each, were awarded to Bachelor...
Southerners being encouraged to plan around fifth wave
Thursday 16 November 2023As New Zealand moves through its fifth wave of Covid-19 with related deaths on the rise, WellSouth is reminding the Otago and Southland community about how to stay well, to support whānau and plan ahead for the festive season.Dr Carol Atmore, Clinical Director of WellSouth Primary Health Network says people...