Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read
A poroporoaki* has been held in acknowledgement of the closure of Burwood Birthing Unit, which officially shut its... read more about Poroporoaki for Burwood Birthing Unit»
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.
517 news items.
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 27 June 2016
Monday 27 June 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talk about how last week the Health Select Committee visited Canterbury to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 June 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 20 June 2016
Monday 20 June 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talk about how the Advance Care Plans of 670 Cantabrians are now shared... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 June 2016»
Media release
The Princess Margaret Hospital here to stay for a little while yet
Wednesday 15 June 2016Quick Read
Moving some patients from The Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital is underway without a hitch but it's left... read more about The Princess Margaret Hospital here to stay for a little while yet»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 13 June 2016
Monday 13 June 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates shares one family’s story which, illustrates that the work we’re doing... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 June 2016»
Media release
Move to new Burwood facilities kicks off
Friday 10 June 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will start moving patients from The Princess Margaret Hospital... read more about Move to new Burwood facilities kicks off»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Tuesday 7 June 2016
Tuesday 7 June 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about our new Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sue Nightingale. Sue is well... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 7 June 2016»
Media release
Join the young Cantabs helping make the Canterbury Health System better
Friday 3 June 2016Quick Read
A group of young Cantabrians want more people to help them make the Canterbury Health System better for others their... read more about Join the young Cantabs helping make the Canterbury Health System better»
Media release
New Chief Medical Officer announced
Wednesday 1 June 2016Quick Read
Dr Sue Nightingale is well known to many in the Canterbury Health System and it's her established credentials and... read more about New Chief Medical Officer announced»
Media release
Call to action to quit
Monday 30 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury smokers are being called to action to quit for the sake of their family and protect them from the dangers of... read more about Call to action to quit»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 30 May 2016
Monday 30 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about how it’s been an incredibly busy and exciting time in the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 May 2016»
Media release
Immunisation rates well covered for Canterbury
Tuesday 24 May 2016Quick Read
Protecting our vulnerable children from diseases is high on the radar for Cantabrians, according to the latest National... read more about Immunisation rates well covered for Canterbury»
Media release
Burwood public open day: Sunday May 29, from 10am to 2pm
Tuesday 24 May 2016Quick Read
After extensive consumer consultation, planning, designing and construction, the Burwood Hospital's new 230-bed... read more about Burwood public open day: Sunday May 29, from 10am to 2pm»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 23 May 2016
Monday 23 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates urges us to not be complacent about influenza. It’s going to be here soon... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 May 2016»
Media release
Good hand hygiene is no laughing matter
Friday 20 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board is working with the Clown Doctors to emphasise the importance of having clean hands to... read more about Good hand hygiene is no laughing matter»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 16 May 2016
Monday 16 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the changes at The Princess Margaret Hospital. David congratulates... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 May 2016»
Media release
Talking health – but are we speaking your language?
Monday 9 May 2016Quick Read
The Canterbury Health System is keen to hear community views on how it can improve communication and create better... read more about Talking health – but are we speaking your language?»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 9 May 2016
Monday 9 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about how in under a month, up to 140 patients from the Older Persons’... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 May 2016»
Media release
The new Akaroa Integrated Health Facility is one step closer
Tuesday 3 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce it is tendering for the design of the new Integrated Health Facility in... read more about The new Akaroa Integrated Health Facility is one step closer»
Media release
Immunisation Week targets immunisation during pregnancy
Monday 2 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury is celebrating Immunisation Week on May 2-8 along with the rest of New Zealand with the theme of... read more about Immunisation Week targets immunisation during pregnancy»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 2 May 2016
Monday 2 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates ask what are you doing to look after yourself? We all need to be taking care... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 May 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Tuesday 26 April 2016
Tuesday 26 April 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the media focus on suicide and what is happening in Canterbury.... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 26 April 2016»
Media release
Health warning at Pegasus Lake lifted
Tuesday 19 April 2016Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health Board has lifted its algal bloom health... read more about Health warning at Pegasus Lake lifted»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 18 April 2016
Monday 18 April 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the official opening of Kaikoura Health Te Hā o Te Ora, which was... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 April 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
New Kaikoura health centre opens – a community effort
Friday 15 April 2016Quick Read
Kaikoura Health Te Hā o Te Ora was officially opened this afternoon by the Minister of Health, Hon Dr Jonathan... read more about New Kaikoura health centre opens – a community effort»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 11 April 2016
Monday 11 April 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the new Health and Safety legislation and gives a big push to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 April 2016»
Media release
Work underway to get Burwood Birthing Unit open
Friday 8 April 2016Quick Read
Work is underway for the temporary reopening of Burwood Birthing Unit. Canterbury DHB closed the unit, after staff and... read more about Work underway to get Burwood Birthing Unit open»
Media release
Burwood Birthing Unit to temporarily reopen
Tuesday 5 April 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB will temporarily reopen the Burwood Birthing Unit. The announcement was made at a meeting this week with... read more about Burwood Birthing Unit to temporarily reopen»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 4 April 2016
Monday 4 April 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates encourages us to get behind the April Falls Prevention campaign, whether... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 April 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Tuesday 29 March 2016
Tuesday 29 March 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates encourages us to look after ourselves, so we’re better able to look after... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 29 March 2016»
Media release
Celebrating the South Island’s one millionth electronic referral
Wednesday 23 March 2016Quick Read
With a click of the mouse and an ‘accepted' message, the one millionth successful electronic request for... read more about Celebrating the South Island’s one millionth electronic referral»
Media release
Canterbury DHB pleased increased mental health need recognised
Monday 21 March 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB chair, Murray Cleverley, is pleased with today’s announcement by the Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan... read more about Canterbury DHB pleased increased mental health need recognised»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 21 March 2016
Monday 21 March 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates urges us to protect ourselves, our whānau, our patients and our community... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 March 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 14 March 2016
Monday 14 March 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about Canterbury’s Sexual Health Centre’s new home, which was... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 March 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 7 March 2016
Monday 7 March 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates acknowledges the enormous contribution that Dr Nigel Millar, Chief Medical... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 March 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 29 February 2016
Monday 29 February 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about how he was humbled and proud to be part of last week’s People in... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 February 2016»
Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus
Wednesday 24 February 2016Quick 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
Post-quakes pressures on Canterbury continue to shake the health system
Tuesday 23 February 2016Quick Read
The latest national health target results show a Canterbury health system that is continuing to deliver for its... read more about Post-quakes pressures on Canterbury continue to shake the health system»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 22 February 2016
Monday 22 February 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates acknowledges the past and looks to the future. The majority of Cantabs who... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 February 2016»
Media release
River of Flowers returns for quake anniversary
Thursday 18 February 2016Quick Read
Cantabrians are being invited to take part in the annual River of Flowers commemoration for the fifth anniversary of... read more about River of Flowers returns for quake anniversary»
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