The Heart of Central Otago Healthcare
News & Stories
At Dunstan Hospital, healthcare is about more than treatments and services, it’s about people. This space is where we share the stories that shape us: the dedication of our staff, the experiences of our patients and whānau, and the connections we hold with our wider community. From moments of kindness and innovation to milestones in care, The Heart of Central Otago Healthcare shines a light on the impact we make together, ensuring our people, our place, and our patients always remain at the centre.
Bringing Care Home: The Critical Role of District Nursing
In a region defined by distance, community, and rugged landscapes, healthcare looks a little different. For many people in Central Otago, the most important care they’ll receive doesn’t happen inside a hospital, it happens at home.
Leadership and Renewal from Rarotonga
As Clinical Director at Dunstan Hospital, Dr Jonathon Wills leads with calm clarity and deep care. After a decade of service, he took a sabbatical to Rarotonga to explore renewal, balance, and purposeful leadership.
Expanding Specialist Care for a Growing Community
Each year, Dunstan delivers an expanding number of specialist services. Demand is growing rapidly, as People and Specialist Services Director Catherine Haig explains.
Delivering Expert Rural Care
For more than a century, Dunstan Hospital has been caring for the people of Central Otago. Clinical Director Dr Jonathon Wills, shares how that legacy is evolving to meet the needs of a growing region.
Keeping Cancer Care Closer to Home
As an oncologist working with patients across Otago and Southland, Dr Blair McLaren knows how difficult a cancer diagnosis can be, not just for patients, but for their families.