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.
Thursday 21 February 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit would like to remind the public that health... read more about Reminder – Health Warnings in place for Algal Blooms at various sites in Canterbury»
Tuesday 19 February 2019Quick Read
Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association are planning to strike for 48 hours from 8am on Tuesday 26... read more about Fourth junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February»
Monday 18 February 2019Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on last week’s Mihi for a new intake of nurses... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 February 2019»
Thursday 14 February 2019Quick Read
February is typically the hottest month of the year for us in New Zealand. These hotter temperatures make taking a dip... read more about Keep the bugs out of the pool»
Tuesday 5 February 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley/ Rakahuri River near the State Highway 1 Bridge»
Monday 11 February 2019Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates talks about how Canterbury DHB is trialling voice-activated... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 February 2019»
Monday 11 February 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comments to Michael Frampton, Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB With the New Zealand Resident... read more about Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ and midwives strikes»
Tuesday 5 February 2019Quick Read
Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association are planning a second strike for 48 hours from 8am on... read more about Third junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next week & coincides with hospital midwives strike in Canterbury»
Tuesday 5 February 2019
From today some patients at Christchurch’s Burwood Hospital will be using smart speakers to assist with contacting a... read more about Voice-activated help for some Canterbury hospital patients»
Monday 4 February 2019Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the official opening of Christchurch Outpatients... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 February 2019»
Thursday 31 January 2019Quick Read
The new Christchurch Outpatients facility at 2 Oxford Terrace was officially opened by the Minister of Health Hon Dr... read more about Minister of Health Officially opens Christchurch Outpatients building»
Thursday 31 January 2019Quick Read
Minister of Health Dr David Clark and Minister of Education Chris Hipkins jointly opened Manawa health research and... read more about Ministers open Manawa, healthcare training facility»
Wednesday 30 January 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 in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges»
Tuesday 29 January 2019Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»
Tuesday 29 January 2019Quick Read
To be attributed to: Paul Lamb, Acting Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB With the New Zealand Resident Doctors’... read more about Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike»
Monday 28 January 2019Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates welcomes eight interns with learning disabilities who have... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 January 2019»
Thursday 24 January 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River downstream of the Glentunnel Swimming Hole»
Thursday 24 January 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning for the Waipara... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in the Waipara River at Teviotdale»
Wednesday 23 January 2019Quick Read
Gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, quality Allpress Espresso coffee and a relaxing atmosphere. That’s a selection of... read more about New Café completes Outpatients facilities»
Wednesday 23 January 2019Quick Read
Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association are planning a second strike for 48 hours from 8am on... read more about A second planned junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next week»
Monday 21 January 2019Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares how Canterbury’s integrated health system is being... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 January 2019»
Tuesday 15 January 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges»
Tuesday 15 January 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley / Rakahuri River near Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»
Monday 14 January 2019Quick Read
To be attributed to: Michael Frampton, Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB With the New Zealand Resident Doctors’... read more about Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike»
Thursday 10 January 2019Quick Read
Please attribute to Michael Frampton, Chief People Officer, Canterbury DHB People who have surgery or an outpatient... read more about Canterbury DHB sets up 0800 number for people to check if their planned surgery or outpatient appointment is affected by the junior doctors’ strike action on the 15th and 16th January»
Tuesday 8 January 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Sandy Bay.... read more about Health warning lifted at Sandy Bay, Canterbury»
Tuesday 8 January 2019Quick Read
Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association are planning to strike for 48 hours from 7am on Tuesday... read more about Planned junior doctor’s strike will affect some surgery and outpatients clinics planned for next Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of January»
Monday 31 December 2018Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after very high... read more about Health Warning: Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Sandy Bay»
Monday 24 December 2018Quick Read
If you thought planning and cooking a Christmas meal for the whanau was a big undertaking, spare a thought for... read more about Festive fare for patients on Christmas Day»
Friday 21 December 2018Quick Read
This summer, wherever your holidays take you around New Zealand, remember that you can still get free health advice... read more about Care around the clock continues over the holidays»
Monday 17 December 2018Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on a busy 2018 and some of its achievements and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 17 December 2018»
Monday 17 December 2018Quick Read
The recent Canterbury Health System Quality Improvement and Innovation Awards recognised and showcased how changes have... read more about Improving patient care the focus of Annual Quality Awards»
Friday 14 December 2018Quick Read
This newsletter is produced by Community and Public Health as a vehicle for promoting positive korero on hauora Māori... read more about Te Mana Ora Newsletter – December 2018»
Thursday 13 December 2018Quick Read
Fush eatery in Wigram is the latest venue to go smokefree as part of the Fresh Air Project, a collaboration between the... read more about Popular Christchurch eatery joins the Fresh Air Project»
Monday 10 December 2018Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… David congratulates the entrants of this year’s Quality Improvement and Innovation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 10 December 2018»
Friday 7 December 2018Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s hospital shuttle marks a significant milestone this week. The shuttle service has helped one million... read more about Hospital Shuttle Marks One Million Passengers»
Friday 7 December 2018Quick Read
Inpatient falls and pressure injuries continue to be the two major serious adverse events reported by Canterbury DHB... read more about Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2017/18»
Thursday 6 December 2018Quick Read
Early childhood educators are creative and conscientious in protecting young children from skin damage from our harsh... read more about Early Childhood Education Sunsmartest»
Monday 3 December 2018Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on the government’s announcement that it has... read more about CEO Update – Monday 3 December 2018»
Monday 3 December 2018Quick Read
With the run-up to Christmas, this is the busiest week of the year for a unique catering enterprise in Christchurch.... read more about Work heats up for Can Do Catering employees»
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