Health / Rural

Southern DHB CEO: Maternity services ‘improved’ and ‘enhanced’

17:17 pm on 21 June 2019

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Southern DHB CEO Chris Fleming says the DHB has conducted an extensive review into its maternity model but cannot offer 24/7 primary birthing units throughout the region. He told Lisa Owen the "overall model" has improved and services are enhanced throughout the region, which has resulted in minimised risks.