WellSouth News Feed
Here's the latest news from WellSouth.
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News Releases
Actrol team gets creative to support mental health
Thursday 23 June 2022“Everyone knows someone, or can relate to someone, who has experienced a mental health issue.” David Roff is quick to...
New partnership aims to ease ED pressure and help patients access care in Invercargill
Wednesday 22 June 2022An innovative pilot programme led by WellSouth Primary Health Network, in partnership with Southern DHB’s Southland Hospital, will help patients...
Low-Cost Food & Transport Map resource extended to support the Central Otago community
Wednesday 22 June 2022WellSouth Primary Health Network has expanded their online Low-Cost Food & Transport Map resource to cover Central Otago.Available on the...
Emma Wyeth joins WellSouth board of trustees
Tuesday 12 April 2022A respected hauora Māori and health system researcher, educator, and prominent member of southern Ngāi Tahu communities is joining WellSouth...
South surpasses one million RAT tests distributed
Saturday 09 April 2022More than one million Rapid Antigen Tests were distributed to the residents in Southern during March.There were 59, 174 orders...
General practice survey supports sustainability
Thursday 07 April 2022From Paul Rowe, WellSouth Practice Network Director:Since the end of January, WellSouth has surveyed general practices in Southland and Otago...
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) available across the district, most collection sites in the country
Saturday 12 March 2022Southerners have more options for accessing rapid antigen tests than anywhere else in the country, with collection sites throughout...
Covid Infections: Most people will be able to self-manage at home. Support and care is available for people, particularly those who most need medical care
Thursday 24 February 2022While Covid cases are rising across the country, and faster in Southern than many other places, WellSouth medical director Dr...
Oamaru Covid-19 Community Based Testing Centre - opens Saturday February 19
Thursday 17 February 2022Waitaki residents will have greater access to Covid-19 testing with the opening of Community Based Testing Centre on Saturday.No appointments...
Covid Testing Centre opens in Invercargill
Wednesday 22 December 2021Awarua Whānau Services and WellSouth Primary Health Network are partnering to ensure Covid-19 testing and vaccinations are even more...