Balclutha facility Clutha Health First (CHF) operators (from left), Clutha Health Incorporated chairman Hamish Anderson, CHF chief executive Ray Anton, and CHF board chairman Bill Thomson. Photo: Richard DavisonA South Otago health facility has received a positive prognosis for the coming year — despite the challenges posed by Covid-19. Balclutha facility Clutha Health First has released its annual report in advance of its annual meeting later this month, and officials say they are pleased with financial and service delivery results in the face of the unprecedented global pandemic. Clutha Health Incorporated chairman Hamish Anderson said having recorded surpluses for several years now, the facility was in a good position to invest in its infrastructure. An innovation already proving successful was introducing a health improvement practitioner (HIP) to augment existing mental health services, Mr Anton said.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 10, 2020 15:33 UTC