Monday 16 September 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Acting CEO Mary Gordon welcomes the recent announcement of additional government... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 September 2019»
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.
494 news items.
Featured – Media release
Measles case confirmed in Canterbury
Friday 13 September 2019
An infant in the Canterbury region has been confirmed as having measles. The infant and their family returned to... read more about Measles case confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 9 September 2019
Monday 9 September 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Acting CEO Mary Gordon shares some ideas from Executive Director of Māori and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 September 2019»
Featured – Media release
28 day partial strike by psychologists who are members of the APEX union
Wednesday 4 September 2019Quick Read
Psychologists who are members of the APEX union plan to carry out a partial strike for 28 days from 8am tomorrow until... read more about 28 day partial strike by psychologists who are members of the APEX union»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 2 September 2019
Monday 2 September 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Acting CEO Mary Gordon shares a new video showcasing the work of nurses across the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 September 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 26 August 2019
Monday 26 August 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates provides an update on timings for the new Christchurch Hospital... read more about CEO Update – Monday 26 August 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 19 August 2019
Monday 19 August 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates congratulates the entire Surgical Services team for being awarded... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 August 2019»
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians reminded to bring in their medicines if they’re being admitted to hospital
Wednesday 14 August 2019Quick Read
Being admitted to hospital is often a challenging time but being prepared can make your stay and return home a little... read more about Cantabrians reminded to bring in their medicines if they’re being admitted to hospital»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 12 August 2019
Monday 12 August 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates outlines some of the many ways Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 August 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 5 August 2019
Monday 5 August 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares some of the ways Canterbury DHB is working to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 August 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 29 July 2019
Monday 29 July 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates looks at how Canterbury's population has changed in... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 July 2019»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB Supporting World Head and Neck Cancer Day
Friday 26 July 2019
Christchurch Hospital Cancer specialists, together with the Cancer Society Canterbury-West Coast Division, are raising... read more about Canterbury DHB Supporting World Head and Neck Cancer Day»
Featured – Media release
Measles case confirmed in Canterbury
Thursday 25 July 2019
An infant in the Canterbury region has been confirmed as having measles. It is now more important than ever that... read more about Measles case confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 22 July 2019
Monday 22 July 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates takes a look at the pressure on the Canterbury... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 July 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 15 July 2019
Monday 15 July 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates checks in with Christchurch and Burwood hospital... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 July 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 8 July 2019
Monday 8 July 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on last week’s blessing ceremony at the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 July 2019»
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians urged to look after themselves as flu season hits region hard this year
Wednesday 3 July 2019Quick Read
Canterbury is continuing to experience a significant wave of influenza, with 455 hospitalisations relating to... read more about Cantabrians urged to look after themselves as flu season hits region hard this year»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 1 July 2019
Monday 1 July 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates acknowledges the key role Canterbury Health Laboratories played... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 July 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 24 June 2019
Monday 24 June 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates looks at this year’s flu season and how the Canterbury Health... read more about CEO Update – Monday 24 June 2019»
Featured – Media release
New Health Precinct Advisory Council Chair Appointed
Wednesday 19 June 2019
Canterbury DHB Chief Executive Officer David Meates has today announced the appointment of well-known Cantabrian Peter... read more about New Health Precinct Advisory Council Chair Appointed»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 17 June 2019
Monday 17 June 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates acknowledges the priceless contribution of our wonderful... read more about CEO Update – Monday 17 June 2019»
Featured – Media release
Appointment of Crown Monitor represents opportunity for Canterbury Health System
Friday 14 June 2019Quick Read
Canterbury DHB welcomes Health Minister Dr David Clark’s decision to appoint a Crown Monitor. Board Chair Dr John... read more about Appointment of Crown Monitor represents opportunity for Canterbury Health System»
Featured – Media release
Plane passengers exposed to measles on flight JQ237 from Auckland to Christchurch departing on 6 June 2019 and from Christchurch to Auckland on Flight JQ236 departing on 8 June 2019
Thursday 13 June 2019Quick Read
A passenger arriving in Christchurch on Jetstar Flight number JQ237 from Auckland on 6 June has been confirmed as... read more about Plane passengers exposed to measles on flight JQ237 from Auckland to Christchurch departing on 6 June 2019 and from Christchurch to Auckland on Flight JQ236 departing on 8 June 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 10 June 2019
Monday 10 June 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… David acknowledges the Canterbury healthcare professionals who received Queen’s... read more about CEO Update – Monday 10 June 2019»
Featured – Media release
Soft toys from tribute wall gifted to Muslim children
Thursday 6 June 2019Quick Read
Hundreds of soft toys left at the Rolleston Avenue tribute wall and outside Masjid Al Noor in the wake of the mosque... read more about Soft toys from tribute wall gifted to Muslim children»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Tuesday 4 June 2019
Tuesday 4 June 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates acknowledges last week’s Wellbeing Budget, and,... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 4 June 2019»
Featured – Media release
You can help take the pressure off an especially busy Christchurch Hospital
Wednesday 29 May 2019Quick Read
With winter illnesses like coughs and colds already on the rise and a spell of colder weather forecast, Canterbury... read more about You can help take the pressure off an especially busy Christchurch Hospital»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal blooms at the Ashley/Rakahuri River at State Highway 1 and the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
Wednesday 29 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted the algal bloom health warnings issued... read more about Health warning removed for algal blooms at the Ashley/Rakahuri River at State Highway 1 and the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury Resilience Hub – one stop shop for health and wellbeing support
Tuesday 28 May 2019Quick Read
The Canterbury District Health Board has launched the Canterbury Resilience Hub website – www.resilient.org.nz – a... read more about Canterbury Resilience Hub – one stop shop for health and wellbeing support»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 27 May 2019
Monday 27 May 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates showcases some of the highlights of Canterbury... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 May 2019»
Featured – Media release
Airport-style check in reducing wait times and improving the patient experience
Thursday 23 May 2019Quick Read
Patients with an appointment in the new Christchurch Outpatients building are enjoying a new, simpler and faster method... read more about Airport-style check in reducing wait times and improving the patient experience»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 20 May 2019
Monday 20 May 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates celebrates Mana Ake, Stronger for Tomorrow –... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 May 2019»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB supporting Techweek19
Monday 20 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is proud to be supporting and taking an active involvement in this year’s Techweek. The presence of... read more about Canterbury DHB supporting Techweek19»
Featured – Media release
Chair of Health Precinct Advisory Council to step down
Monday 20 May 2019Quick Read
After five years leading the development of Canterbury’s Health Precinct Advisory Council (HPAC) its Independent... read more about Chair of Health Precinct Advisory Council to step down»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury measles outbreak declared officially over
Thursday 16 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury health authorities have today declared the measles outbreak that started in the region on 16 February... read more about Canterbury measles outbreak declared officially over»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges
Tuesday 14 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted the algal bloom health warning that... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 13 May 2019
Monday 13 May 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… David thanks nurses across the Canterbury Health System for the care, compassion... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 May 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 6 May 2019
Monday 6 May 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates announces the re-opening of the Home Dialysis... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 May 2019»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/ Te Roto o Wairewa
Thursday 2 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/ Te Roto o Wairewa»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 29 April 2019
Monday 29 April 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on His Royal Highness the Duke of... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 April 2019»
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