Monday 18 November 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates provides an update on facilities for the remainder of the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 November 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.
518 news items.
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/ Te Roto o Wairewa
Thursday 14 November 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 – Media release
Strike by medical laboratory staff – Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 November 2019
Tuesday 12 November 2019Quick Read
Medical laboratory staff who are members of the APEX union will be striking for 48 hours on Wednesday 13 and Thursday... read more about Strike by medical laboratory staff – Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 November 2019»
Featured – Media release
Ongoing testing at Christchurch Hospital Hagley to assure high quality standards are met
Tuesday 12 November 2019Quick Read
The Ministry of Health and Canterbury DHB say the migration of services to Christchurch Hospital Hagley has been... read more about Ongoing testing at Christchurch Hospital Hagley to assure high quality standards are met»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 11 November 2019
Monday 11 November 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates shares today’s joint announcement with the Ministry of Health... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 November 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 4 November 2019
Monday 4 November 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates encourages staff to plan and book in a decent Christmas/New Year... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 November 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Tuesday 29 October 2019
Tuesday 29 October 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates welcomes the release of the Spring edition of WellNow... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 29 October 2019»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury Medical Imaging Technologists – five further one-day strikes from 29 Oct – 1 Nov inclusive, and on Monday 4 November
Friday 25 October 2019
Medical Imaging Technologists are planning to strike from 7am Tuesday 29 October until 7am Saturday 2 November (four... read more about Canterbury Medical Imaging Technologists – five further one-day strikes from 29 Oct – 1 Nov inclusive, and on Monday 4 November»
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians urged to protect themselves against Legionnaires’ this spring
Friday 25 October 2019Quick Read
At this time of year as the sun starts to make more of an appearance week-by-week, a nasty disease also starts to make... read more about Cantabrians urged to protect themselves against Legionnaires’ this spring»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 21 October 2019
Monday 21 October 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates talks about a recent Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the Muslim... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 October 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 14 October 2019
Monday 14 October 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates talks about the new helipad on top of the new Christchurch... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 October 2019»
Featured – Media release
Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strikes three and four, for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 14 October AND from 7am Wednesday 16 October
Thursday 10 October 2019
Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strikes three and four, for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 14 October AND... read more about Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strikes three and four, for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 14 October AND from 7am Wednesday 16 October»
Featured – Media release
Strike by medical laboratory staff – Friday 11 to Saturday 12 October 2019
Thursday 10 October 2019Quick Read
Medical laboratory staff who are members of the APEX union will be striking for 24 hours from 8am Friday 11 until 8am... read more about Strike by medical laboratory staff – Friday 11 to Saturday 12 October 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 7 October 2019
Monday 7 October 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates talks about the increasing risks of cyber-attacks on... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 October 2019»
Featured – Media release
New measles case confirmed in Canterbury
Tuesday 1 October 2019
A Canterbury woman, working at Burwood Hospital has been confirmed as having measles. Canterbury DHB’s Community and... read more about New measles case confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa
Tuesday 1 October 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa»
Featured – Media release
Christchurch Hospital Hagley events postponed
Monday 30 September 2019Quick Read
The Ministry of Health and Canterbury DHB have postponed this week’s blessing, staff and public open days for... read more about Christchurch Hospital Hagley events postponed»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 30 September 2019
Monday 30 September 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates announces the events planned for Christchurch Hospital Hagley... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 September 2019»
Featured – Media release
Meningococcal disease is not like measles…it’s hard to ‘catch’
Monday 30 September 2019
Canterbury DHB’s public health unit has been fielding calls from concerned parents following publicity about the... read more about Meningococcal disease is not like measles…it’s hard to ‘catch’»
Featured – Media release
Third month-long partial strike by psychologists who are members of the APEX union starts tomorrow
Monday 30 September 2019Quick Read
Psychologists at Canterbury DHB are planning to take industrial action from 8am tomorrow. The industrial action will... read more about Third month-long partial strike by psychologists who are members of the APEX union starts tomorrow»
Featured – Media release
Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strike for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 30 September AND from 7am Wednesday 2 October
Friday 27 September 2019
Canterbury DHB’s Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) who are members of the APEX union will be on strike for two 24... read more about Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strike for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 30 September AND from 7am Wednesday 2 October»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB takes constructive first steps towards financial sustainability
Thursday 26 September 2019
Canterbury DHB is starting to implement its operational plan towards a sustainable financial pathway, with continued... read more about Canterbury DHB takes constructive first steps towards financial sustainability»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 23 September 2019
Monday 23 September 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… It is Mental Health Awareness Week and Mary talks about the increased demand on... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 September 2019»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 16 September 2019
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»
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»
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