Tuesday 18 February 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the length of the... read more about Health Warning – Algal Blooms in the Ashley/Rakahuri River»
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.
549 news items.
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 17 February 2020
Monday 17 February 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates farewells Director of Nursing Heather Gray, looks at how a... read more about CEO Update – Monday 17 February 2020»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 10 February 2020
Monday 10 February 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates talks about being smarter with how we spend every health dollar... read more about CEO Update – Monday 10 February 2020»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
Monday 10 February 2020Quick 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 Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain
Wednesday 5 February 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 3 February 2020
Monday 3 February 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates shares the latest travel advice on novel coronavirus and looks at... read more about CEO Update – Monday 3 February 2020»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB’s public health team want to hear from anyone who dined at Madam Woo restaurant on 15 and 17 January, due to possible Hepatitis A exposure
Tuesday 28 January 2020Quick Read
Community and Public Health are advising people who ate at Madam Woo Christchurch (255 St Asaph Street) at any time on... read more about Canterbury DHB’s public health team want to hear from anyone who dined at Madam Woo restaurant on 15 and 17 January, due to possible Hepatitis A exposure»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 27 January 2020
Monday 27 January 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates shares how the Community and Public Health team is providing... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 January 2020»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB’s public health team providing advice on novel coronavirus to passengers arriving from Mainland China at Christchurch International Airport
Monday 27 January 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community & Public Health team will have staff at Christchurch International Airport from today to... read more about Canterbury DHB’s public health team providing advice on novel coronavirus to passengers arriving from Mainland China at Christchurch International Airport»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at SH1
Monday 27 January 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at SH1»
Featured – Media release
Here Comes Heat!
Friday 24 January 2020Quick Read
Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be the region’s first stretch of... read more about Here Comes Heat!»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River downstream of the Whitecliffs Domain near picnic area
Tuesday 21 January 2020Quick 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 Whitecliffs Domain near picnic area»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 20 January 2020
Monday 20 January 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates welcomes the new year and decade and looks at how far we’ve... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 January 2020»
Featured – Media release
Measles case confirmed
Tuesday 7 January 2020
Canterbury DHB is alerting the general public that they may have been exposed to measles. A person has been confirmed... read more about Measles case confirmed»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – algal bloom in Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
Monday 6 January 2020Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury DHB has issued a health warning for the Ashley/Rakahuri River at... read more about Health warning – algal bloom in Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – algal bloom in Lake Pegasus
Monday 30 December 2019Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury DHB has issued a health warning after potentially toxic... read more about Health warning – algal bloom in Lake Pegasus»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn River – Glentunnel
Friday 27 December 2019Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn River – Glentunnel»
Featured – Media release
Health warning lifted at Sandy Bay and Rapaki
Wednesday 25 December 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Sandy Bay and... read more about Health warning lifted at Sandy Bay and Rapaki»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury patients to be treated to a festive feast this Christmas
Tuesday 24 December 2019Quick Read
If you thought planning and cooking a Christmas meal for the whānau was a big undertaking, spare a thought for... read more about Canterbury patients to be treated to a festive feast this Christmas»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Sandy Bay and Rapaki
Sunday 22 December 2019Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after very... read more about Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Sandy Bay and Rapaki»
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians’ wellbeing continues to improve
Wednesday 18 December 2019Quick Read
Canterbury’s latest wellbeing indicators show that most people continue to rate their quality of life highly. A... read more about Cantabrians’ wellbeing continues to improve»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 16 December 2019
Monday 16 December 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates reflects on 2019 and the unprecedented challenges the Canterbury... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 December 2019»
Featured – Media release
Care around the clock continues over the summer holidays
Monday 16 December 2019Quick 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 summer holidays»
Featured – Media release
Don’t let measles ruin your holiday – make sure your whānau’s vaccinations are up to date
Thursday 12 December 2019Quick Read
With the Christmas and New Year holidays fast approaching, you may have an overseas trip planned and be counting down... read more about Don’t let measles ruin your holiday – make sure your whānau’s vaccinations are up to date»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 9 December 2019
Monday 9 December 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates talks about the innovative thinking displayed in last week’s... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 December 2019»
Featured – Media release
Project SEARCH Graduation: Canterbury teens with learning disabilities given chance to enter workforce
Wednesday 4 December 2019
The first intake of eight interns with learning disabilities have completed Project SEARCH with Canterbury DHB,... read more about Project SEARCH Graduation: Canterbury teens with learning disabilities given chance to enter workforce»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 2 December 2019
Monday 2 December 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates highlights some of the initiatives which demonstrate Canterbury... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 December 2019»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning lifted at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa Main Beach
Wednesday 27 November 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Takamatua Bay... read more about Health Warning lifted at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa Main Beach»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 25 November 2019
Monday 25 November 2019Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates shares the long gestation and recent birth of Canterbury’s... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 November 2019»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa Main Beach
Friday 22 November 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of... read more about Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa Main Beach»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2018/19
Thursday 21 November 2019Quick 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 2018/19»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 18 November 2019
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»
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»
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