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.
Expanding Endoscopy Services at Dunstan Hospital
Demand for this critical service has grown rapidly, and over the past year we’ve worked with the HNZ Gastroenterology team in Dunedin to expand capacity from one to three clinic days per month, ensuring more people across Central Otago and the wider southern region can access care closer to home.
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.
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.
Care That Kept Our Family Together
When Cromwell local Chris Flannery was told he had stage four melanoma, life changed overnight. What began as a routine mole removal quickly turned into major surgery and two years of ongoing treatment.