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.
10,000 Covid-19 swabs done in the community in Southern region Info
Thursday 07 May 2020News Release 06 May 2020WellSouth PHO and general practice teams in the Southern region are today celebrating a major milestone in the fight against COVID-19, having surpassed more than 10,000 tests completed in the community.Approximately half of tests (10,401 as of 1pm today) are done in general practices and half...
10,000 Covid-19 swabs done in the community in Southern region Info
Thursday 07 May 2020News Release 06 May 2020WellSouth PHO and general practice teams in the Southern region are today celebrating a major milestone in the fight against COVID-19, having surpassed more than 10,000 tests completed in the community.Approximately half of tests (10,401 as of 1pm today) are done in general practices and half...
WellSouth clinicians take up telehealth for mental health service during COVID-19 outbreak
Tuesday 21 April 2020WellSouth’s mental health services have quickly adjusted to the world of COVID-19 and self isolation – continuing to support patients by providing consultations by phone and video.Brief Intervention Service provides short-term counselling to clients with mild to moderate mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. BIS clinicians ordinarily see patients...
WellSouth clinicians take up telehealth for mental health service during COVID-19 outbreak
Tuesday 21 April 2020WellSouth’s mental health services have quickly adjusted to the world of COVID-19 and self isolation – continuing to support patients by providing consultations by phone and video.Brief Intervention Service provides short-term counselling to clients with mild to moderate mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. BIS clinicians ordinarily see patients...
Where to get tested for COVID-19
Thursday 16 April 2020COVID-19 TESTING IN SOUTHERN
Have symptoms? Need a COVID-19 test? Call your GP or 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719) to get tested.
COVID-19 testing is free of charge.
0800 VIRUS 19 Call Centre
Our call centre can refer you for testing.
Operating Hours:
9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon, Weekends
See Ministry...
Where to get tested for COVID-19
Thursday 16 April 2020COVID-19 TESTING IN SOUTHERN
Have symptoms? Need a COVID-19 test? Call your GP or 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719) to get tested.
COVID-19 testing is free of charge.
0800 VIRUS 19 Call Centre
Our call centre can refer you for testing.
Operating Hours:
9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon, Weekends
See Ministry...
Call Centre and 0800 VIRUS19 number to streamline local COVID-19 testing
Wednesday 15 April 2020A new centralised call service and free phone number – 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719) – is helping streamline assessment and possible testing for COVID-19 in the Southern region. The new service based at WellSouth’s Dunedin office began receiving calls on Thursday and is making it easier for patients...
Call Centre and 0800 VIRUS19 number to streamline local COVID-19 testing
Wednesday 15 April 2020A new centralised call service and free phone number – 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719) – is helping streamline assessment and possible testing for COVID-19 in the Southern region. The new service based at WellSouth’s Dunedin office began receiving calls on Thursday and is making it easier for patients...
Wanaka GP joins board of WellSouth, primary health network
Friday 20 December 2019News Release 11 December 2019Wanaka and the Central Otago region have a stronger voice in primary health care services in the district, as Dr Susie Meyer joins the board of WellSouth primary health network.“I want to look at health issues in a broader perspective,” says Dr Meyer, who stepped down...
Dr Aisha Paulose new clinical advisor to WellSouth
Thursday 19 December 2019News Release - 11 December 2019WellSouth is strengthening its clinical team with the appointment of Winton GP, Dr Aisha Paulose, to a new clinical advisor role.Workforce development, greater representation of rural general practice, and providing clinical advice to WellSouth staff, are among the areas where Dr Paulose will work with...