Tuesday 23 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after evidence of... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»
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.
769 news items.
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 22 March 2021
Monday 22 March 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Chief Executive Peter Bramley announces Becky Hickmott has been appointed to the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 March 2021»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel
Thursday 18 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Ashley-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)
Wednesday 17 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Ashley-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1
Wednesday 17 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 15 March 2021
Monday 15 March 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Chief Executive Peter Bramley acknowledges today’s two-year anniversary of the 15... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 March 2021»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom in Pegasus Lake
Friday 12 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Pegasus Lake.... read more about Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom in Pegasus Lake»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 8 March 2021
Monday 8 March 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Chief Executive Peter Bramley talks about the ongoing COVID-19 response, rebuilding... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 March 2021»
Featured – Media release
Visitor restrictions eased as Canterbury DHB hospitals, health centres and age-related residential care facilities return to Alert Level 1
Sunday 7 March 2021Quick Read
Now that we’re back at Alert Level 1 restrictions on visitors have eased at Canterbury DHB’s heath facilities. Full... read more about Visitor restrictions eased as Canterbury DHB hospitals, health centres and age-related residential care facilities return to Alert Level 1»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road
Friday 5 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the... read more about Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road»
Featured – Media release
Saliva drug testing by Canterbury Health Laboratories a New Zealand first
Wednesday 3 March 2021Quick Read
An easier and more efficient drug testing alternative to urine samples is now available for the first time in New... read more about Saliva drug testing by Canterbury Health Laboratories a New Zealand first»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 1 March 2021
Monday 1 March 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Chief Executive Peter Bramley talks about the first phase of the COVID-19... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 March 2021»
Featured – Media release
Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow
Sunday 28 February 2021Quick Read
Under Alert Level 2, surgery and outpatient appointments will go ahead in Canterbury as planned tomorrow. However, if... read more about Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)
Wednesday 24 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waimakariri River at Thompsons... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 22 February 2021
Monday 22 February 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Chief Executive Peter Bramley reflects on the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes and today's... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 February 2021»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Lake Pegasus
Friday 19 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Lake Pegasus»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB – Changes to visiting at Alert Level 2
Tuesday 16 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB has made changes to its visitor policy effective from tomorrow, Tuesday 16 February 2021. These... read more about Canterbury DHB – Changes to visiting at Alert Level 2»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at Boundary Road and Hapua (river mouth)
Monday 15 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Hakatere/Ashburton River at... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at Boundary Road and Hapua (river mouth)»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 15 February 2021
Monday 15 February 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Chief Executive Peter Bramley thanks everyone for the warm welcome on his first day... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 February 2021»
Featured – Media release
Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow
Sunday 14 February 2021Quick Read
Planned surgery and outpatient appointments will go ahead in Canterbury as planned tomorrow 15 February 2021. However,... read more about Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Precautionary boil water notice in Akaroa – seek health advice if you’re unwell
Sunday 14 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, says while the risk to people’s health is believed to be... read more about Health Warning – Precautionary boil water notice in Akaroa – seek health advice if you’re unwell»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus
Friday 12 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Pegasus... read more about Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1
Wednesday 10 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1.... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Tuesday 9 February 2021
Tuesday 9 February 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant shares a smart cost saving initiative that will... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 9 February 2021»
Featured – Media release
Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa
Saturday 6 February 2021Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE: Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa 6 February 2021 Canterbury District Health Board’s Community... read more about Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa»
Featured – Media release
Christchurch Human Milk Bank celebrates seven years
Thursday 4 February 2021Quick Read
Today marks seven years of Canterbury DHB’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) operating the first human milk bank... read more about Christchurch Human Milk Bank celebrates seven years»
Featured – Media release
Health warning lifted for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford
Tuesday 2 February 2021Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE: Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford. 2 January... read more about Health warning lifted for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 1 February 2021
Monday 1 February 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant focuses on the importance of immunisation as 2021... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 February 2021»
Featured – Media release
Health warning and advice: Smoke and fumes from large tyre fire in Amberley
Friday 29 January 2021Quick Read
PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING – SMOKE FROM FIRE IN RACECOURSE ROAD NEAR AMBERLEY Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public... read more about Health warning and advice: Smoke and fumes from large tyre fire in Amberley»
Featured – Media release
Health warning issued for algal bloom in the Hakatere/Ashburton River at Hills Road
Friday 29 January 2021Quick Read
Effective from 29 January, Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for... read more about Health warning issued for algal bloom in the Hakatere/Ashburton River at Hills Road»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Clearwater, Ashburton
Wednesday 27 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Clearwater, Ashburton»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Ashley-Loburn Bridge
Wednesday 27 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Rakahuri/Ashley River at... read more about Health Warning – algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Ashley-Loburn Bridge»
Featured – Media release
To swim or not to swim
Wednesday 27 January 2021Quick Read
This week’s stretch of hot weather serves as a good reminder that the end of January and right through the month of... read more about To swim or not to swim»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – unsafe recreational water quality at Glen Bay, Akaroa
Tuesday 26 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria... read more about Health warning – unsafe recreational water quality at Glen Bay, Akaroa»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Cyanobacteria bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Coes Ford
Tuesday 26 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for... read more about Health Warning – Cyanobacteria bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Coes Ford»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 25 January 2021
Monday 25 January 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant reminds us to scan, scan, scan after yesterday's... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 January 2021»
Featured – Media release
The heat is on!
Monday 25 January 2021Quick Read
Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during a stretch of sweltering temperatures forecast for the... read more about The heat is on!»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 18 January 2021
Monday 18 January 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomes in the new year and asks us all to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 January 2021»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth
Monday 11 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»
Featured – Media release
New charges for short-stay parking at Waipapa
Friday 8 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s move into the new Waipapa building has provided additional short-stay public car parks for use when... read more about New charges for short-stay parking at Waipapa»
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