News Releases

Here's the latest news from WellSouth.
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Or contact Frederique Gulcher, WellSouth Communications and Engagement Manager, 021 854 734.

 

Promoting ‘help-thinking behaviour’ in Wanaka - localizing a national campaign

Thursday 10 June 2021

A Wanaka-based mental health and well-being advocate is localising a well-known national mental health campaign with the aim of encouraging people in the Wanaka-Central Lakes area to help normalise reaching out for help. Karyn Munro, WellSouth Primary Health Network, says the project she’s coordinating adds images of local residents to...

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New Chief Digital Officer joins WellSouth

Tuesday 08 June 2021

There are big changes on the way in healthcare, and for Damon Campbell that means it is a more interesting and exciting time to make his move to the sector.WellSouth’s new Chief Digital Officer takes up his role starting 8th June, joining the Primary Health Network for Otago and...

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WellSouth partner with Southern Rūnaka for Invercargill primary care service

Tuesday 01 June 2021

Further strengthening the focus on equity in primary health care, WellSouth is partnering with Southern Rūnaka in the creation of a primary care service in Invercargill.Hokonui Rūnanga, Waihōpai Rūnaka and Awarua Rūnaka and WellSouth Primary Health Network will work together to create a primary health service targeting unenrolled patients in...

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Dr Carol Atmore appointed WellSouth medical director

Tuesday 18 May 2021

A leader in primary and community health services and academic general practice has been appointed as the new medical director for WellSouth primary health network.[image src="/assets/Dr-Carol-Atmore.jpg" id="1301" width="186" height="248" class="leftAlone ss-htmleditorfield-file image"]Dr Carol Atmore is taking on the clinical leadership role at a point of significant change in the...

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General practices central to Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Southern

Friday 30 April 2021

General practices in Southern are playing an important role in the COVID-19 vaccine programme in the region, helping to make Covid-19 vaccinations more accessible across the district.More than one quarter of all vaccines in the Southern region have been delivered by general practices since the vaccine roll out began in...

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Health Improvement Practitioner has a big impact in a short time

Wednesday 21 April 2021

There’s no doubt that WellSouth Health Improvement Practitioner, Rachael Bentley, is a welcome addition to the practice team in East Otago Health. Just weeks after joining the staff at the busy Palmerston general practice, a common refrain from the nurses and doctors is now: “Come, let’s go see Rachael.” ...

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Southern general practices keen to be part of the COVID-19 vaccine programme: WellSouth survey

Thursday 08 April 2021

General practices across the Southern region want to help deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to patients and whānau, according to a survey of practice staff in Otago and Southland. WellSouth Primary Health Network surveyed practice teams on their views of the rollout in Southern, asking if they want to be involved...

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Renewed partnership between Southern rūnaka and health authorities underscores shared dedication to equity

Monday 15 March 2021

An agreement that provides the foundation for bringing the health aspirations of Māori to life in Southern New Zealand is being formalised today.The signing of the partnership agreement at Ōtākou marae renews the relationship between the district’s core health administration bodies, Southern DHB and WellSouth PHN, and the Murihiku and...

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Trainee GPs begin training programme in Southern

Sunday 28 February 2021

February marks the start of the new academic year for the RNZCGPs, three-year General Practice Education Programme (GPEP), with 14 doctors choosing Otago and Southland for their regional scheme. This year’s training began with two days of training (and an overnight) at Puketeraki Marae in Karitane, where the Southern Māori...

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WellSouth launching new primary care service in Invercargill   

Monday 15 February 2021

WellSouth launching new primary care service in Invercargill Supporting general practices, their patients and whānau in Invercargill, WellSouth is launching a new primary care service for unenrolled patients. WellSouth’s board of trustees made the resolution at its February meeting, asking the WellSouth management team to introduce...

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