Tuesday 27 October 2015Quick Read
In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates gives a lowdown of the Health Informatics New Zealand Conference... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 October 2015»
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.
844 news items.
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 19 October 2015
Monday 19 October 2015Quick Read
In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates outlines the successes of the organisation in recent years,... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 October 2015»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 12 October 2015
Monday 12 October 2015Quick Read
In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates reaffirms the focus of the Canterbury DHB. Also in this issue,... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 October 2015»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 5 October 2015
Monday 5 October 2015Quick Read
In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates talks about Mental Health Week and how public art in Christchurch... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 October 2015»
Media release
Legionnaires’ season arrives
Wednesday 30 September 2015Quick Read
The start of October is the beginning of Canterbury's legionnaires' season. In October every year the number of people... read more about Legionnaires’ season arrives»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 28 September 2015
Monday 28 September 2015Quick Read
In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates acknowledges the hard work put in by staff after the the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 September 2015»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 21 September 2015
Monday 21 September 2015Quick Read
In this week's update, Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the migration of staff into Kaikoura's new Integrated... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 September 2015»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 14 September 2015
Monday 14 September 2015Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates congratulates SMO leaders on another successful engagement afternoon, and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 September 2015»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 7 September 2015
Monday 7 September 2015Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates reflects on the five year anniversary of the September earthquake, and the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 September 2015»
Media release
Kaikoura’s new integrated family health centre has an official name
Monday 31 August 2015Quick Read
It is ‘Kaikoura Health, Te Hā o Te Ora'. Kaikoura Service Level Alliance (SLA) members, who are overseeing... read more about Kaikoura’s new integrated family health centre has an official name»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 31 August 2015
Monday 31 August 2015Quick Read
In this update, Chief Executive David Meates talks about how the Canterbury health system is involved in the school... read more about CEO Update – Monday 31 August 2015»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 24 August 2015
Monday 24 August 2015Quick Read
In this update, Chief Executive David Meates talks about the 100 Days workshops, focusing on the pressure points of the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 24 August 2015»
Media release
Progress towards Akaroa IFHC
Wednesday 19 August 2015Quick Read
Canterbury DHB has begun consultation on its proposal to sell land on the Akaroa Hospital site to support the... read more about Progress towards Akaroa IFHC»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 17 August 2015
Monday 17 August 2015Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates highlights the recent visit to Christchurch by the Minister... read more about CEO Update – Monday 17 August 2015»
Media release
Two weeks left to get enrolled and take advantage of free GP
Friday 14 August 2015Quick Read
Unenrolled Canterbury residents have less than two weeks left to get enrolled and take advantage of a free check-up... read more about Two weeks left to get enrolled and take advantage of free GP»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 10 August 2015
Monday 10 August 2015Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates talks about the influenza outbreak in Canterbury, with... read more about CEO Update – Monday 10 August 2015»
Media release
Massive concrete pours start this weekend at the Acute Services building, Christchurch Hospital
Friday 24 July 2015Quick Read
Christchurch Hospital's new Acute Services Building site is being prepped for the first of eight massive concrete... read more about Massive concrete pours start this weekend at the Acute Services building, Christchurch Hospital»
Media release
Canterbury District Health Board brings home four IPANZ awards
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Canterbury District Health Board won four award categories at the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand... read more about Canterbury District Health Board brings home four IPANZ awards»
Media release
Intermittent server issue delays discharge summaries being sent to GPs
Wednesday 8 July 2015
An intermittent server issue has resulted in almost 6,000 discharge summaries not being sent to GPs. Discharge... read more about Intermittent server issue delays discharge summaries being sent to GPs»
Media release
No new Legionnaires’ cases linked to cooling towers pleasing
Thursday 25 June 2015Quick Read
With no new notifications for a month, health officials are confident that the source of the Legionella bacteria, which... read more about No new Legionnaires’ cases linked to cooling towers pleasing»
Media release
Appeal to Canterbury businesses with cooling towers
Friday 12 June 2015
Canterbury District Health Board and Christchurch City Council officials are working with representatives from the air... read more about Appeal to Canterbury businesses with cooling towers»
Media release
Support for Smokefree spaces extension
Friday 5 June 2015Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board has congratulated the Christchurch City Council for its move to increase the number of... read more about Support for Smokefree spaces extension»
Media release
Celebrating World Smokefree Day in Canterbury
Friday 29 May 2015Quick Read
Cantabrian's are being encouraged to use World Smokefree Day on Sunday (May 31, 2015) to think about how they can... read more about Celebrating World Smokefree Day in Canterbury»
Media release
Canterbury DHB recognised for improving staff wellbeing
Wednesday 27 May 2015Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is among key business leaders publicly recognised for their commitment to improve staff wellbeing. The... read more about Canterbury DHB recognised for improving staff wellbeing»
Media release
Integration drives Canterbury Health System’s performance
Tuesday 26 May 2015Quick Read
Integration efforts across the Canterbury Health System remain pivotal to Canterbury District Health Board's... read more about Integration drives Canterbury Health System’s performance»
Media release
Innovation Partnership places spotlight on how smart data puts patients first in Canterbury
Monday 11 May 2015Quick Read
The Canterbury Health System has had the spotlight cast on it once again, this time in a report the Innovation... read more about Innovation Partnership places spotlight on how smart data puts patients first in Canterbury»
Media release
Canterbury DHB on track to deliver more surgery
Sunday 10 May 2015Quick Read
New hospital facilities will give Canterbury DHB the capacity to perform an extra 6000 surgeries and procedures a year... read more about Canterbury DHB on track to deliver more surgery»
Media release
Canterbury DHB launches Clever Commuters
Friday 17 April 2015Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board is launching a campaign to encourage staff to make changes to how they get to and from... read more about Canterbury DHB launches Clever Commuters»
Media release
Why electronic referrals are good news for the region
Thursday 16 April 2015Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board welcomes the Minister of Health's recent announcement that the Electronic Request... read more about Why electronic referrals are good news for the region»
Media release
Proposal to change leadership & management structure of Ashburton & Rural Health Services
Wednesday 15 April 2015Quick Read
A proposal to change the existing leadership and management structure of Ashburton and Rural Health Services has been... read more about Proposal to change leadership & management structure of Ashburton & Rural Health Services»
Media release
April Falls month underway: Taking falls prevention seriously
Thursday 2 April 2015
Canterbury District Health Board is joining other New Zealand DHBs this April as part of the Health Quality and Safety... read more about April Falls month underway: Taking falls prevention seriously»
Media release
Look after yourself this Easter and school holidays
Tuesday 31 March 2015Quick Read
Cantabrians are reminded to look after themselves this Easter and school holidays by taking a few easy steps to stay... read more about Look after yourself this Easter and school holidays»
Media release
Water is Canterbury’s most precious taonga
Friday 20 March 2015
Safe drinking water is something many of us in Canterbury take for granted. Dr Alistair Humphrey writes how this World... read more about Water is Canterbury’s most precious taonga»
Media release
Quarter 2 health targets – still a challenge for health to stay on top in a post-quake environment
Tuesday 24 February 2015
The Canterbury District Health Board continues improving on the National Health Targets particularly in prevention and... read more about Quarter 2 health targets – still a challenge for health to stay on top in a post-quake environment»
Media release
Growing concern for the wellbeing of those with unsettled EQC and insurance claims
Thursday 19 February 2015
New research shows signs some Cantabrians are now coping better with the psychological impact of the earthquakes and... read more about Growing concern for the wellbeing of those with unsettled EQC and insurance claims»
Media release
River of Flowers back again in 2015
Wednesday 18 February 2015Quick Read
Cantabrians will once again have the opportunity to share their experiences and hopes for the future as part of the... read more about River of Flowers back again in 2015»
Media release
Health Warning – Toxic blue-green algae in Lake Pegasus
Thursday 12 February 2015Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after... read more about Health Warning – Toxic blue-green algae in Lake Pegasus»
Media release
Child Development Service receives donation to build playground
Thursday 12 February 2015Quick Read
The Canterbury District Health Board Child Development Service has received a generous donation to go towards building... read more about Child Development Service receives donation to build playground»
Media release
Health warning lifted for Selwyn Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain
Thursday 5 February 2015Quick Read
Health warning lifted for Selwyn / Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain The Community and Public Health division of... read more about Health warning lifted for Selwyn Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain»
Media release
Tobacco sales to under 18s disappoint
Thursday 5 February 2015Quick Read
The Canterbury District Health Board is disappointed three retailers sold cigarettes to underage volunteers last month.... read more about Tobacco sales to under 18s disappoint»
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