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Tuesday 16 February 2016

The Canterbury Health System's seamless response to Sunday's magnitude 5.7 earthquake demonstrates another incredible... read more about Canterbury Health System update, message from David Meates CEO»

Tags All Right?Canterbury earthquakesDavid MeatesMental HealthWellbeing

Monday 15 February 2016Quick Read

In this week’s CEO Update David Meates thanks all of you who had no other choice but to keep providing health... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 February 2016»

Sunday 14 February 2016Quick Read

Following today's earthquakes, Canterbury District Health Board Chief Executive David Meates says people should check... read more about Post earthquake situation update from Canterbury DHB, 4.30pm Sunday 14 February 2016»

Tags Canterbury earthquakesDavid Meates

Tuesday 9 February 2016Quick Read

Christchurch Hospital's main entrance is now open with entry via a temporary shipping container ‘tunnel' to allow... read more about Christchurch Hospital’s main entrance reopened with a temporary container entrance»

Tags Christchurch HospitalDavid MeatesTransport

Tuesday 9 February 2016Quick Read

In this week’s CEO Update David Meates thanks the team who pulled out all the stops to install a new temporary... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 9 February 2016»

Friday 5 February 2016Quick Read

​Christchurch Hospital's main entrance and drop-off zone is closed until further notice because of the potential risk... read more about Christchurch Hospital’s main entrance closed»

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Thursday 4 February 2016Quick Read

It's time to dust off your old 10-speed, check your brakes, wipe the cobwebs off your helmet, and get ready for Go by... read more about Ready to ride – Go Bike Day»

Tags CyclingTransportWellbeing

Monday 1 February 2016Quick Read

The first of Canterbury's new Christchurch-based hospital facilities will be open and in use in just over four months.... read more about Dates announced for the first services to move to the Burwood Hospital Campus»

Tags Burwood HospitalDavid MeatesFacilities

Monday 1 February 2016Quick Read

​​​​The Minister of Health, Hon. Jonathan Coleman and Minister of Finance, Hon. Bill English, have given the go... read more about Government gives green light to new Christchurch Outpatients»

Tags FacilitiesOutpatients

Monday 1 February 2016Quick Read

​In this week’s CEO Update David Meates announces dates for the commissioning and moving into our new facilities at... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 February 2016»

Monday 25 January 2016Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, David Meates provides some tips on easing back into work after the festive season,... read more about CEO Update Monday 25 January 2016»

Tuesday 22 December 2015Quick Read

​Summer has kicked off with a scorcher. With yesterday’s temperatures reaching well into the mid-30s, health... read more about Stay cool when you’re feeling hot, hot, hot…»

Tags Dr Alistair HumphreySummerWellbeing

Monday 21 December 2015Quick Read

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates shares stories of success of the frail elderly pathway,... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 December 2015»

Friday 18 December 2015Quick Read

Selwyn residents requiring after hours health care are being encouraged to phone their General Practice Team in the... read more about Phone your General Practice Team for after hours care»

Tags Care around the clockCarolyn GulleryGP

Friday 18 December 2015

New research shows wildfowl such as ducks and Canadian geese are the biggest contributors to faecal contamination in... read more about Faecal contamination in Christchurch waterways»

Tags Dr Alistair HumphreyE.ColiWater

Monday 14 December 2015Quick Read

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates provides an update on two reports released last week, outlining... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 December 2015»

Friday 11 December 2015Quick Read

Health officials have issued a measles warning following confirmation an infected tourist has visited Wellington,... read more about Measles case prompts immunisation warning»

Tags Dr Alistair HumphreyImmunisationMeaslesVaccination

Monday 7 December 2015Quick Read

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the launch of the Canterbury Children's Team, putting... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2015»

Friday 4 December 2015Quick Read

The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health Board have issued a health warning after... read more about Health Warning Algal Bloom in Selwyn Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain»

Tags Algal bloomDr Alistair HumphreySelwyn RiverWaikirikiri

Friday 4 December 2015Quick Read

The Canterbury District Health Board has submitted in favour of proposals by the Christchurch City Council to develop... read more about Cycle lanes bring many benefits»

Tags Christchurch City CouncilDr Alistair HumphreyTransportWellbeing

Friday 4 December 2015Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) remains committed to transparent and open reporting of Serious Adverse Events,... read more about Open reporting key to improving our health system»

Tags Canterbury health systemCanterbury Serious Adverse EventsDavid MeatesFalls

Monday 30 November 2015Quick Read

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the long-awaited opening of the Rangiora Health Hub,... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 November 2015»

Thursday 26 November 2015Quick Read

A school girl who knows what it is like to be in hospital has spent hours making fairy dresses for Christchurch... read more about Special donation is the next best thing to a fairy-tale»

Tags Activity roomChildren's health

Tuesday 24 November 2015Quick Read

​The Canterbury Health System continues to perform strongly in the National Health Targets, released today. Mary... read more about Canterbury DHB sustains strong performance in health targets Q1, 2015-2016»

Tags Health TargetsMary Gordon

Tuesday 24 November 2015Quick Read

The Canterbury Health System has today welcomed Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman who officially opened the Rangiora... read more about Rangiora Health Hub officially opened»

Tags FacilitiesMary GordonRangiora

Monday 23 November 2015Quick Read

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates outlines the Releasing Time to Care programme, a patient-centred... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 November 2015»

Monday 16 November 2015Quick Read

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates outlines the recent funding injection from the Ministry of... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 November 2015»

Monday 9 November 2015Quick Read

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the achievements of everyone who participated in the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 November 2015»

Friday 6 November 2015Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is increasing vigilance around hand hygiene after three people in Canterbury have tested positive as... read more about Canterbury DHB steps up hand hygiene vigilance after antibiotic resistent bug discovered»

Tags Clean handsHand hygiene

Thursday 5 November 2015Quick Read

The Canterbury District Health Board and Fletcher Construction will begin the concrete pour to end all pours, starting... read more about The pour to end all pours»

Tags Acute Services BuildingDavid MeatesFacilities

Tuesday 3 November 2015Quick Read

Work on the new healthcare facilities at Burwood Hospital is reaching a peak, with up to 500 contractors now on site... read more about It’s tool time at Burwood Hospital»

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Monday 2 November 2015Quick Read

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates talks about Patient Safety Week, happening at all departments... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 November 2015»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Tags Dr Ramon PinkLegionnaires' disease

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»

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»

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»