News Releases
Here's the latest news from WellSouth.
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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.
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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...
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...
WellSouth 2019 Annual Plan
Wednesday 13 November 2019Innovation in health services - WellSouth releases 2019 Annual Report WellSouth’s Annual Report 2019 highlights a host of innovative programmes and services supporting general practice in the Southern district. Highlights include the well-received, long-term conditions programme, CLIC, and continued implementation of the flagship general practice model, Health Care Home.The Annual...
WellSouth 2019 Annual Plan
Wednesday 13 November 2019Innovation in health services - WellSouth releases 2019 Annual Report WellSouth’s Annual Report 2019 highlights a host of innovative programmes and services supporting general practice in the Southern district. Highlights include the well-received, long-term conditions programme, CLIC, and continued implementation of the flagship general practice model, Health Care Home.The Annual...
Pipelle in Primary Care
Thursday 31 October 2019News Release - 01 October 2019‘Some procedures don’t need a trip to the specialist’Delivering care in the community reduces need for hospital visitsHaving a vital but routine medical procedure delivered in primary care, instead of hospital, means shorter wait-times and less travel for many women in the Southern district.Since 2017,...
Free GP appointment for COPD patients
Thursday 31 October 2019News Release - 08 October 2019Reducing re-admission for COPD patients Reducing hospital readmissions with GP appointments for long-term conditions patientsA free appointment for COPD patients provides greater support following hospital discharge and aims to reduce re-admissions.WellSouth primary health network is this month launching a fully-funded GP appointment for patients with...