Thursday 15 December 2022 1:48pm
Effective from Thursday 15 December 2022
Student Health is providing a full range of primary health care services and advice to all Otago students based in Dunedin.
Appointments will be in-person or via telehealth.
Appointments
- All patients are encouraged to phone to book an appointment and will be screened for respiratory symptoms.
- All patients with respiratory symptoms:
- Will be asked to complete a RAT
- If negative – attend appointment as booked
- If positive, you must advise Student Health; your appointment will be via telehealth and the clinician will determine if you need to be seen in-person
- Will be asked to complete a RAT
- All patients must wear a medical mask for their appointment, if this is not possible the appointment will be by telehealth
- All Student Health staff will be wearing appropriate PPE for your appointment
- All appointments incur the usual charges (including telehealth)
COVID-19 testing
- From 22 December, the Dunedin Immunisation Centre – Te Puna Āraimate ki Ōtepoti (the Former VTNZ testing centre) at 153–155 Hanover Street will offer PCR (Covid) testing
- If outside of Dunedin phone COVID 19 Healthline 0800 358 5453 or your local GP
- RAT tests can be obtained online, at numerous pharmacies and at Dunedin Immunisation Centre – Te Puna Āraimate ki Ōtepoti
https://www.requestrats.covid19.health.nz
COVID‑19 testing is free, except for testing that is required for repatriation or overseas travel.
Important phone numbers
- COVID‑19 Healthline 0800 358 5453 (Within New Zealand)
- COVID‑19 Healthline for Dunedin: 0800 VIRUS 19 (0800 847 8719)
- Healthline 0800 611 116 (within New Zealand)
- Student Health 0800 479 821 (within New Zealand)
- Dunedin Urgent Doctors +64 3 479 2900
- Emergency Psychiatric Services 0800 467 846 Option 2 (within New Zealand)
- You can also Free Call or Free Text 1737 to speak to a trained counsellor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Emergencies dial 111
General advice
- Get tested if you have COVID‑19 symptoms
- Upload RAT result on your My COVID app
- Wear a mask in healthcare facilities – e.g. GP, Hospital, Pharmacy, Aged Care
- Ventilation – open windows where possible
- Respiratory Hygiene – stay home if you are unwell and follow advice above. Wash your hands frequently, observe cough etiquette
- Let someone know that you are unwell – College staff or flatmate
All plans subject to change based on latest MoH advice and guidelines.