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»
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.
487 news items.
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»
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 – 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»
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