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Monday 3 April 2017Quick Read

​In today’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates talks about the additional security patrols around... read more about CEO Update – Monday 3 April 2017»

Tuesday 28 March 2017

Ashburton Hospital has received a $1.5 million cash injection thanks to community generosity. Advance Ashburton trustee... read more about $1.5m cash injection to Ashburton Hospital»

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Monday 27 March 2017Quick Read

​In today’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates shares a gem from his inbox – a letter from a grateful... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 March 2017»

Monday 20 March 2017Quick Read

​This week’s CEO Update sees the Ministry’s surveillance audit team thank the staff who worked with them for... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 March 2017»

Monday 13 March 2017Quick Read

​In today’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates talks about the Health Select Committee hearing which took... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 March 2017»

Friday 10 March 2017Quick Read

Ashburton Hospital is making some temporary changes to access from Monday. General Manager Ashburton Health... read more about Temporary changes to access to Ashburton Hospital»

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Monday 6 March 2017

Canterbury DHB has announced that it will take over management of all food services from 1 July 2017, after the current... read more about Canterbury DHB to manage all food services from 1 July 2017»

Tags FoodHospital foodWellfood

Monday 6 March 2017Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates takes you behind the scenes in our kitchens and take a... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 March 2017»

Monday 27 February 2017Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates congratulates the Older Persons’ Health & Rehabilitation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 February 2017»

Monday 20 February 2017Quick Read

Electronic referrals by Canterbury clinicians through the South Island's Electronic Request Management System (ERMS)... read more about Canterbury Health System clocks up one million electronic referrals»

Tags Canterbury health systemDavid MeatesERMSGP

Monday 20 February 2017Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates reflects on the Port Hills Fires and their impact on the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 February 2017»

Friday 17 February 2017Quick Read

Port Hills residents affected by this week's wild fires are being reassured the smell of smoke in their properties... read more about Smoky smells no threat to health»

Tags FireHealth adviceSmoke

Monday 13 February 2017Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update, chief executive David Meates reflects on what has been achieved in the past six years... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 February 2017»

Tuesday 7 February 2017Quick Read

In this week’s CEO Update you can read about the projects underway that show progress towards being paper-lite (and... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 7 February 2017»

Monday 30 January 2017Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update you can read about the work about to kick off which will see the People & Capability... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 January 2017»

Monday 23 January 2017Quick Read

In this week’s CEO Update, where you can read about the 100 day fitness challenge ED & Radiology teams have taken up.... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 January 2017»

Friday 13 January 2017Quick Read

Members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) will go on strike from 7am on Tuesday 17 until 8am on... read more about Canterbury DHB prepared for second strike planned for next week by members of the RDA»

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Thursday 22 December 2016

Statement from the Chair of Canterbury District Health Board, Murray Cleverley The Minister of Health has today... read more about Financial review on Canterbury DHB informs future direction»

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Wednesday 21 December 2016Quick Read

The Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Alistair Humphrey, has triumphed in a landmark case in the Court of... read more about Alcohol is no ordinary commodity – It’s official!»

Tags Patient SafetySerious Adverse Events

Monday 19 December 2016Quick Read

This week’s CEO update is a bumper edition, brimming with festive photos. There’s advice to help keep you and your... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 December 2016»

Monday 12 December 2016Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO update Chief Executive David Meates, takes a look back at our health system achievements over... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 December 2016»

Friday 9 December 2016Quick Read

​​​​Media Statement to be attributed to Murray Cleverley, Canterbury DHB Chair: We're very pleased to see some... read more about Government announces $3.76m health support for Kaikoura & Marlborough»

Tags Patient SafetySerious Adverse Events

Monday 5 December 2016Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update, read about the newly-appointed Canterbury DHB members. Find out who’s been appointed... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 December 2016»

Monday 28 November 2016Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update, David Meates talks about the quake response efforts underway in Kaikoura and Hurunui... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 November 2016»

Friday 25 November 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 lifted for Te Wairewa – Lake Forsyth»

Tags Algal bloomBlue-green algaeCyanobacteriaLake ForsythTe Wairewa

Wednesday 23 November 2016Quick Read

General Practice teams are being reminded to be on the lookout for symptoms of meningococcal disease, following three... read more about Look out for symptoms of meningococcal disease»

Tags Dr Ramon PinkMeningococcal disease

Tuesday 22 November 2016Quick Read

The Canterbury Health System is committed to the Government's newest health target ‘Raising Healthy Kids', which... read more about Strong commitment to new target focused on healthy kids»

Tags Canterbury health systemChildren's healthDavid MeatesGP

Monday 21 November 2016Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update, David Meates talks about the absolute heartbreak Cantabrians are feeling following the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 November 2016»

Friday 18 November 2016Quick Read

Four people from the North Canterbury settlement of Waiau have contracted norovirus over the past two days. Two adults... read more about Four gastro cases in Waiau, North Canterbury»

Tags Dr Alistair HumphreyGastroNorovirus

Friday 18 November 2016Quick Read

​Health officials are crediting Kaikoura residents and visitors for their vigilance in preventing a gastro outbreak... read more about Supporting mental health in Kaikoura a priority»

Tags Canterbury earthquakesDr Ramon PinkKaikouraMental Health

Wednesday 16 November 2016Quick Read

Canterbury DHB's community and public health officials arrived in Kaikoura yesterday and are focusing on preventing the... read more about Gastro outbreak biggest risk for isolated Kaikoura residents now»

Tags Canterbury earthquakesDr Alistair HumphreyKaikouraWater

Tuesday 15 November 2016Quick Read

Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Alistair Humphrey and two Canterbury DHB health protection officers flew to... read more about Public health officials arrive in Kaikoura»

Tags Canterbury earthquakesDr Alistair HumphreyDr Lucy D'AethKaikoura

Tuesday 15 November 2016Quick Read

Earlier this morning a blessing service was held for the new Acute Admitting Unit at Ashburton Hospital, part of an... read more about Blessing of new Acute Admitting Unit at Ashburton Hospital»

Tags Ashburton HospitalFacilities

Tuesday 15 November 2016Quick Read

Significant aftershocks have continued to be felt in North Canterbury and add to the already high levels of anxiety... read more about North Canterbury earthquakes update»

Tags Canterbury earthquakesClean handsHand hygiene

Monday 14 November 2016

Now is the time to look after each other as the Hanmer earthquakes affect different people in different ways. Public... read more about Through the earthquakes and aftershocks, look after yourselves and each other»

Tags Canterbury earthquakesDr Lucy D'AethWellbeing

Monday 14 November 2016Quick Read

In this week’s CEO Update, David Meates takes a moment to acknowledge last night’s earthquake and aftershocks and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 November 2016»

Friday 11 November 2016Quick Read

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey is welcoming a High Court ruling as a landmark case that will... read more about High Court ruling will help reduce alcohol harm»

Tags AlcoholDr Alistair Humphrey

Thursday 10 November 2016Quick Read

Like all District Health Boards, Canterbury DHB is in the early stages of contingency planning with the focus on... read more about Canterbury Health System preparing for second planned strike by members of the RDA»

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Thursday 10 November 2016Quick Read

Falls prevention efforts are being praised for a 25 percent reduction in the number of Serious and Adverse Events... read more about Falls prevention efforts reducing harm in our health system»

Tags Canterbury health systemFallsSerious Adverse Events

Monday 7 November 2016Quick Read

In this week’s CEO Update, David Meates talks about the Canterbury Health System Quality Improvement and Innovation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 November 2016»