Wednesday 24 November 2021Quick Read
Our Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Waipara River at Boys’ Brigade site Canterbury... read more about Health warning lifted for Waipara River at the Boys’ Brigade site»
Health news
Read the latest Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) health news, media releases, and current health alerts for the Canterbury region. Our flagship news publications CEO Update and WellNow Canterbury magazine are available to read online. The Canterbury DHB Communications team are also available to assist with any enquiries from media.
818 news items.
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 22 November 2021
Monday 22 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update A diverse group of leaders gathered in Christchurch last week to brainstorm ideas and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 November 2021»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel
Friday 19 November 2021Quick Read
Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel. The... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians
Friday 19 November 2021
With COVID-19 cases continuing to be reported in the region, Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at Waipara River at Boys Brigade site
Thursday 18 November 2021Quick Read
Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at Waipara River at Boys Brigade site»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in tributary of Waiau Uwha River at the Waiau Township
Wednesday 17 November 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for a tributary of the Waiau Uwha River... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in tributary of Waiau Uwha River at the Waiau Township»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of COVID-19 case
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, Canterbury DHB:... read more about Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of COVID-19 case»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 15 November 2021
Monday 15 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update COVID-19 vaccinations dominate again this week. Peter shares a video produced by some... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 November 2021»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 8 November 2021
Monday 8 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Peter offers special thanks to everyone who coordinated or supported our response to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 November 2021»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Canterbury DHB makes changes to visitor restrictions following sixth day of no new community cases
Thursday 4 November 2021
Please attribute comment to Tracey Maisey, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller: Following a... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visitor restrictions following sixth day of no new community cases»
Featured – Media release
Health advice following fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant
Tuesday 2 November 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health Unit is providing the Canterbury community with some practical advice... read more about Health advice following fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 1 November 2021
Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update The DHB’s plans to respond to a resurgence of COVID-19 were put to the test last... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 November 2021»
Featured – Media release
Smoke from fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant
Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire at the... read more about Smoke from fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
COVID-19 testing urged in Canterbury following recent wastewater detections
Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read
With the Ministry of Health confirming the detection of COVID-19 in two new wastewater samples collected in... read more about COVID-19 testing urged in Canterbury following recent wastewater detections»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Visiting Canterbury DHB facilities still limited, due to COVID-19 cases and Locations of Interest in the region
Monday 1 November 2021
Visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities will remain restricted until at least 11:59pm Thursday 4... read more about Visiting Canterbury DHB facilities still limited, due to COVID-19 cases and Locations of Interest in the region»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians
Friday 29 October 2021
With COVID-19 cases continuing to be reported in the region, Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Canterbury DHB updates visitor restrictions following confirmation of COVID-19 cases in region
Thursday 28 October 2021
With the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in Christchurch, visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities will be... read more about Canterbury DHB updates visitor restrictions following confirmation of COVID-19 cases in region»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of two COVID-19 cases
Thursday 28 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, Canterbury DHB:... read more about Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of two COVID-19 cases»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Tuesday 26 October
Tuesday 26 October 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update New Zealand’s highest altitude vaccination clinic was held in Arthur’s Pass last... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 26 October»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth)
Tuesday 19 October 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth)»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 18 October 2021
Monday 18 October 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update A spectacularly successful Super Saturday saw more than 17,000 Cantabrians roll up... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 October 2021»
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday
Wednesday 13 October 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for Canterbury’s COVID-19 response: With... read more about Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 11 October 2021
Monday 11 October 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update 16 October is ‘Super Saturday’ across Aotearoa with the goal of vaccinating... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 October 2021»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 4 October 2021
Monday 4 October 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Today Peter celebrates our vaccination wins and acknowledges the hard mahi required... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 October 2021»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic
Friday 1 October 2021Quick Read
Cantabrians have another opportunity to receive their vaccinations from the comfort of their own vehicles with a... read more about Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 27 September 2021
Monday 27 September 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and Peter encourages us all... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 September 2021»
Featured – Media release
Vaccination roll out steps up another gear in the Selwyn District
Friday 24 September 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB and the Selwyn District Council are pleased to be able to confirm a series of drop-in vaccination... read more about Vaccination roll out steps up another gear in the Selwyn District»
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians urged to ‘gear up’ against Legionella
Friday 24 September 2021Quick Read
As the Spring weather rolls in to Canterbury with the sun shining today and more good weather forecast for tomorrow, Te... read more about Cantabrians urged to ‘gear up’ against Legionella»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting hours
Wednesday 22 September 2021Quick Read
Christchurch Hospital is changing its visiting hours effective from tomorrow, Thursday 23 September. Members of the... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting hours»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 20 September 2021
Monday 20 September 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Canterbury is on track to reach half a million COVID-19 vaccination doses this week.... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 September 2021»
Featured – Media release
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available at The Princess Margaret Hospital from today, Monday 20 September
Monday 20 September 2021Quick Read
Comments to be attributed to Ralph La Salle, Acting Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response in Canterbury:... read more about Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available at The Princess Margaret Hospital from today, Monday 20 September»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB does not charge for COVID-19 vaccinations. If anyone asks for money, it’s a scam.
Sunday 19 September 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB does not charge for COVID-19 vaccinations. If anyone asks for money, it's a scam. Police have received... read more about Canterbury DHB does not charge for COVID-19 vaccinations. If anyone asks for money, it’s a scam.»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 13 September 2021
Monday 13 September 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update It’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), and Peter is chatting to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 September 2021»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Delta Alert Level 2
Tuesday 7 September 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller:... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Delta Alert Level 2»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 6 September 2021
Monday 6 September 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update This week as a potential change to our Alert Level looms, Peter recognises the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 September 2021»
Featured – Media release
COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions in Canterbury
Tuesday 31 August 2021
Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3, visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities remains restricted to enable... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions in Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 30 August 2021
Monday 30 August 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update As most of the country prepares to move from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 we must... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 August 2021»
Featured – Media release
Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury
Friday 27 August 2021
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, confirmed today that sadly a 21 year old died in... read more about Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 23 August 2021
Monday 23 August 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update All focus is on our current lockdown and our rapid response and adjustment to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 August 2021»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Free COVID testing is also available through many General Practices as well as at Community-based Testing Centres in Canterbury
Saturday 21 August 2021
Free COVID testing is also available through many General Practices as well as at Community-based Testing Centres in... read more about Free COVID testing is also available through many General Practices as well as at Community-based Testing Centres in Canterbury»
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