Thursday 10 December 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Hurunui River at State Highway... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1»
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.
799 news items.
Featured – Media release
Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2019/20
Thursday 10 December 2020Quick Read
Inpatient falls and pressure injuries continue to be the two major serious adverse events reported by Canterbury DHB... read more about Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2019/20»
Featured – Media release
New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury
Wednesday 9 December 2020
A new health centre for North Canterbury will soon be built as part of the Canterbury DHB’s Rangiora Health Hub. The... read more about New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2020
Monday 7 December 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant outlines plans for a fit-for-purpose outpatient... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2020»
Featured – Media release
Cutting-edge breast cancer research among national grants awarded to Canterbury and West Coast DHBs
Monday 7 December 2020
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have attracted a broad array of research funding to benefit local and New Zealand health... read more about Cutting-edge breast cancer research among national grants awarded to Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)
Tuesday 1 December 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit have 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 – Media release
Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton
Monday 30 November 2020
Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce Leigh’s Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor for the $81.8m... read more about Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake
Monday 30 November 2020Quick 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 Pegasus Lake»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 30 November 2020
Monday 30 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomes the Minister of Health’s announcement... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 November 2020»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road
Tuesday 24 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB wins international healthcare award
Tuesday 24 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury health teams have been recognised in the prestigious international UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards... read more about Canterbury DHB wins international healthcare award»
Featured – Media release
Waipapa’s new theatres all up and running
Monday 23 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s new operating theatres in Waipapa, Christchurch Hospital have begun to be used as patients start to... read more about Waipapa’s new theatres all up and running»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 23 November 2020
Monday 23 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant congratulates all those involved in the smooth... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 November 2020»
Featured – Media release
Children’s day out – Child Health wards make the move to Waipapa
Thursday 19 November 2020Quick Read
It was children's day out today as our Child Health wards and services, now known collectively as ‘Matatiki’, moved... read more about Children’s day out – Child Health wards make the move to Waipapa»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel
Thursday 19 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning for... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel»
Featured – Media release
Good deed leads to new ED
Wednesday 18 November 2020Quick Read
Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department relocated to its new location in the Waipapa building today and started... read more about Good deed leads to new ED»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
WellNow, Canterbury’s health magazine arrives in mailboxes this week
Wednesday 18 November 2020Quick Read
Look out for the latest edition of Canterbury DHB’s WellNow magazine that is being delivered to mailboxes across the... read more about WellNow, Canterbury’s health magazine arrives in mailboxes this week»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning Reminder – Change of Dominant Cyanobacteria (Algal Bloom) Species in Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)
Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has been advised by Environment Canterbury that... read more about Health Warning Reminder – Change of Dominant Cyanobacteria (Algal Bloom) Species in Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)»
Featured – Media release
Waipapa’s café and retail store to open to the public tomorrow
Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read
Fresh, locally sourced food, premium coffee and tea, thoughtful gifts and more. That’s a selection of what people can... read more about Waipapa’s café and retail store to open to the public tomorrow»
Featured – Media release
Keep ED for emergencies only as moving day is tomorrow
Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read
“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as the Canterbury DHB prepares... read more about Keep ED for emergencies only as moving day is tomorrow»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 16 November 2020
Monday 16 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant confirms the first patients from existing wards... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 November 2020»
Featured – Media release
First patients make the move to Waipapa
Monday 16 November 2020Quick Read
The first relocation of patients from existing wards at Christchurch Hospital over to the brand new Waipapa building... read more about First patients make the move to Waipapa»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa
Tuesday 10 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning for... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 9 November 2020
Monday 9 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Last week Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomed Director General of Health... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 November 2020»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians
Friday 6 November 2020Quick Read
Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing options available to them if they want to be tested this... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Second case in Canterbury visited the Chemist Warehouse
Wednesday 4 November 2020Quick Read
The second staff member from the Christchurch Managed Isolation Facility who tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday... read more about Second case in Canterbury visited the Chemist Warehouse»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Pop up COVID-19 testing tomorrow in car park at the Princess Margaret Hospital
Tuesday 3 November 2020Quick Read
A pop up COVID-19 testing centre will be open tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November, from 11.30am until 4.30pm in The Princess... read more about Pop up COVID-19 testing tomorrow in car park at the Princess Margaret Hospital»
Featured – Media release
New name gifted for Christchurch Hospital Hagley – welcome to Waipapa
Monday 2 November 2020Quick Read
To be attributed to Canterbury DHB Board Chair, Sir John Hansen: I am delighted to be able to share with you the new... read more about New name gifted for Christchurch Hospital Hagley – welcome to Waipapa»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 2 November 2020
Monday 2 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant confirms Sterile Services has moved into the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 November 2020»
Featured – Media release
National Bowel Screening Programme comes to Canterbury
Wednesday 28 October 2020
The National Bowel Screening Programme went live in the Canterbury DHB region on Thursday 29 October. Free bowel... read more about National Bowel Screening Programme comes to Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Tuesday 27 October 2020
Tuesday 27 October 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant reflects on the contribution outgoing Chief... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 27 October 2020»
Featured – Media release
Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring
Thursday 22 October 2020Quick Read
Spring is the perfect time to be out in the garden. It’s also the perfect time for enthusiastic gardeners to risk... read more about Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 19 October 2020
Monday 19 October 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Andrew Brant joins Canterbury DHB as Acting Chief Executive and is looking forward to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 October 2020»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 12 October 2020
Monday 12 October 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley says farewell as he prepares to hand over the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 October 2020»
Featured – Media release
Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles
Tuesday 6 October 2020Quick Read
If you’re between 15 and 30 years old and haven’t had your MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, or you’re not... read more about Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 5 October 2020
Monday 5 October 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley talks about the DHB's continued focus on... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 October 2020»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB welcomes the government’s confirmation of $180M of equity support
Friday 2 October 2020Quick Read
Please see below for a statement to be attributed to Peter Bramley, Acting Chief Executive, Canterbury DHB Canterbury... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes the government’s confirmation of $180M of equity support»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – Algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth
Thursday 1 October 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health warning – Algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 28 September 2020
Monday 28 September 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley provides an update on preparations for moving... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 September 2020»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 1
Wednesday 23 September 2020Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Dr Sue Nightingale, Chief Medical Officer, Canterbury DHB: Following New Zealand (apart... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 1»
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