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»
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.
459 news items.
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»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Tuesday 23 April 2019
Tuesday 23 April 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares how technology is transforming the way we... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 23 April 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 15 April 2019
Monday 15 April 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on the Canterbury Health System’s... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 April 2019»
Featured – Media release
Most services returning to Christchurch Outpatients building from Monday 15 April
Friday 12 April 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board I am pleased to report that... read more about Most services returning to Christchurch Outpatients building from Monday 15 April»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom on the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel
Thursday 11 April 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 on the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 8 April 2019
Monday 8 April 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates acknowledges the vital contribution of staff from... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 April 2019»
Featured – Media release
New Christchurch Outpatients building to remain closed until Monday 15 April
Thursday 4 April 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board Despite extraordinary... read more about New Christchurch Outpatients building to remain closed until Monday 15 April»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 1 April 2019
Monday 1 April 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares some of the ways the Canterbury Health System... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 April 2019»
Featured – Media release
Next steps for measles vaccine campaign
Friday 29 March 2019Quick Read
To help contain Canterbury’s measles outbreak a wider group of people are now eligible to receive a second MMR... read more about Next steps for measles vaccine campaign»
Featured – Media release
Plane passengers exposed to measles on flight VA99 from Melbourne to Christchurch on Tuesday 19 March 2019
Wednesday 27 March 2019
A passenger arriving in Christchurch on Virgin Australia Flight number VA99 from Melbourne has been confirmed as having... read more about Plane passengers exposed to measles on flight VA99 from Melbourne to Christchurch on Tuesday 19 March 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 25 March 2019
Monday 25 March 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates praises the care, compassion and skill shown across... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 March 2019»
Featured – Media release
UPDATE: 24 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital
Sunday 24 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 24 people originally... read more about UPDATE: 24 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital»
Featured – Media release
UPDATE: 25 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital
Saturday 23 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 25 of the 48 people... read more about UPDATE: 25 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital»
Featured – Media release
UPDATE: 27 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital
Friday 22 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 27 of the people who were... read more about UPDATE: 27 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital»
Featured – Media release
UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 28 people injured in mosque attacks
Thursday 21 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 28 people who were injured... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 28 people injured in mosque attacks»
Featured – Media release
Measles continues to spread in Canterbury
Thursday 21 March 2019Quick Read
The number of measles cases in Canterbury has risen to 34, with a further five cases under investigation. Canterbury... read more about Measles continues to spread in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 29 people injured in terror attack
Wednesday 20 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 29 people who were injured... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 29 people injured in terror attack»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Tuesday 19 March 2019
Tuesday 19 March 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares messages of support, thanks and condolences... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 19 March 2019»
Featured – Media release
UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 30 people injured in terror attack
Tuesday 19 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 30 patients who were... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 30 people injured in terror attack»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury measles update – 30 cases and one under investigation
Tuesday 19 March 2019Quick Read
The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury now stands at 30, with one under investigation. Canterbury Medical... read more about Canterbury measles update – 30 cases and one under investigation»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 18 March 2019 – Special edition
Monday 18 March 2019Quick Read
In this special edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates talks about the Christchurch terror attack... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 March 2019 – Special edition»
Featured – Media release
UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 31 people injured in terror attack
Monday 18 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board We currently have 31... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 31 people injured in terror attack»
Featured – Media release
UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 34 people injured in terror attack
Sunday 17 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board We currently have 34... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 34 people injured in terror attack»
Featured – Media release
Christchurch Hospital staff continue to care for 36 people injured in yesterday’s terror attack
Saturday 16 March 2019
Following yesterday’s mass-casualty terror attack the Canterbury Health System provided emergency care to 48 people.... read more about Christchurch Hospital staff continue to care for 36 people injured in yesterday’s terror attack»
Featured – Media release
Live stream update from Canterbury DHB today at 1pm
Saturday 16 March 2019Quick Read
Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, together with Chief of Surgery, Mr Greg Robertson will provide an update... read more about Live stream update from Canterbury DHB today at 1pm»
Featured – Media release
48 patients with gunshot wounds being treated at Christchurch Hospital after firearms incident
Friday 15 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comments to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board Forty-eight patients,... read more about 48 patients with gunshot wounds being treated at Christchurch Hospital after firearms incident»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury Measles update – 28 cases and 12 under investigation
Thursday 14 March 2019Quick Read
The number of measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28, with 12 under investigation. Canterbury Medical Officer of... read more about Canterbury Measles update – 28 cases and 12 under investigation»
Featured – Media release
Measles vaccines arrive in Canterbury
Wednesday 13 March 2019Quick Read
Eighteen thousand doses of the MMR vaccine arrived in Canterbury this morning, and another 9,000 doses are expected to... read more about Measles vaccines arrive in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Twenty-five measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Monday 11 March 2019
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at twenty-five and is likely to rise further over the... read more about Twenty-five measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 11 March 2019
Monday 11 March 2019Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates talks about the importance of Advance Care Planning in... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 March 2019»
Featured – Media release
Fifteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Friday 8 March 2019
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at fifteen and is likely to rise further over the... read more about Fifteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Fourteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Thursday 7 March 2019Quick Read
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at fourteen and is likely to rise still further over... read more about Fourteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 4 March 2019
Monday 4 March 2019Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates welcomes the Government’s announcement last week of... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 March 2019»
Featured – Media release
Seven measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Monday 4 March 2019Quick Read
Two further cases of measles have been identified in Canterbury bringing the total of confirmed cases to seven. The two... read more about Seven measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Fifth measles case confirmed in Canterbury
Friday 1 March 2019Quick Read
A fifth measles case has been confirmed in Canterbury – a pre-schooler from Rangiora. Four of the five confirmed... read more about Fifth measles case confirmed in Canterbury»
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