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»
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.
548 news items.
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»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB thrilled with announcement of funding for new facilities
Thursday 28 February 2019Quick Read
Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, has welcomed today’s announcement from the Prime Minister of around $79... read more about Canterbury DHB thrilled with announcement of funding for new facilities»
Featured – Media release
Fourth measles case confirmed in Canterbury
Thursday 28 February 2019Quick Read
A fourth measles case has been confirmed in Canterbury – a young woman who, like two of the other three confirmed... read more about Fourth measles case confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Measles cases confirmed in Canterbury
Tuesday 26 February 2019
Three measles cases have been confirmed in the past four days in the Canterbury region. The three confirmed cases come... read more about Measles cases confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Reminder – Health Warnings in place for Algal Blooms at various sites in Canterbury
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»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley/ Rakahuri River near the State Highway 1 Bridge
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»
WellNow Canterbury Magazine
WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2019
Tuesday 29 October 2019Quick Read
WellNow Canterbury is our community health magazine that goes to every mailbox in Canterbury and the Chatham Islands... read more about WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2019»
WellNow Canterbury Magazine
WellNow Canterbury – Winter 2019
Tuesday 4 June 2019Quick Read
WellNow Canterbury is our community health magazine which goes to every Canterbury mailbox twice a year. This edition... read more about WellNow Canterbury – Winter 2019»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 25 February 2019
Monday 25 February 2019Quick Read
In this week's CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates provides some context to recent discussions about DHB... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 February 2019»
Media release
Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike
Monday 25 February 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»
Media release
Fourth junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 18 February 2019
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»
Media release
Keep the bugs out of the pool
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 11 February 2019
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»
Media release
Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ and midwives strikes
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»
Media release
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 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»
Media release
Voice-activated help for some Canterbury hospital patients
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 4 February 2019
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»
Media release
Minister of Health Officially opens Christchurch Outpatients building
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»
Media release
Ministers open Manawa, healthcare training facility
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»
Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges
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»
Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus
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»
Media release
Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 28 January 2019
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»
Media release
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 after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River downstream of the Glentunnel Swimming Hole»
Media release
Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in the Waipara River at Teviotdale
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»
Media release
New Café completes Outpatients facilities
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»
Media release
A second planned junior doctors’ strike will affect some surgery and outpatient clinics planned for next week
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 21 January 2019
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»
Media release
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 Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges»
Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley / Rakahuri River near Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
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»
Media release
Care around the clock to continue throughout junior doctors’ strike
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»
Media release
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
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»
Public Health Alert
Health warning lifted at Sandy Bay, Canterbury
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»
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