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»
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.
508 news items.
Media release
Temporary changes to access to Ashburton Hospital
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»
Media release
Canterbury DHB to manage all food services from 1 July 2017
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 6 March 2017
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 27 February 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»
Media release
Canterbury Health System clocks up one million electronic referrals
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 20 February 2017
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»
Media release
Smoky smells no threat to health
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 13 February 2017
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Tuesday 7 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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 30 January 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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 23 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»
Media release
Financial review on Canterbury DHB informs future direction
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»
Media release
Alcohol is no ordinary commodity – It’s official!
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!»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 19 December 2016
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 12 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»
Media release
Government announces $3.76m health support for Kaikoura & Marlborough
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 5 December 2016
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»
CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 28 November 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»
Media release
Health warning lifted for Te Wairewa – Lake Forsyth
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»
Media release
Look out for symptoms of meningococcal disease
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»
Media release
Strong commitment to new target focused on healthy kids
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»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 21 November 2016
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»
Media release
Four gastro cases in Waiau, North Canterbury
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»
Media release
Supporting mental health in Kaikoura a priority
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»
Media release
Gastro outbreak biggest risk for isolated Kaikoura residents now
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»
Media release
Public health officials arrive in Kaikoura
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»
Media release
Blessing of new Acute Admitting Unit at Ashburton Hospital
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»
Media release
North Canterbury earthquakes update
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»
Media release
Through the earthquakes and aftershocks, look after yourselves and each other
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»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 14 November 2016
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»
Media release
High Court ruling will help reduce alcohol harm
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»
Media release
Canterbury Health System preparing for second planned strike by members of the RDA
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»
Media release
Falls prevention efforts reducing harm in our health system
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»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 7 November 2016
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»
Media release
Celebrating health excellence
Thursday 3 November 2016
The Canterbury Health System has celebrated an outstanding calibre of entries to the Quality Improvement and Innovation... read more about Celebrating health excellence»
Media release
Care of up to 25 million people now guided by HealthPathways – created in Canterbury and localised around the globe
Wednesday 2 November 2016Quick Read
The Canterbury Health System's integrated way of working has gained interest from health leaders from New Zealand,... read more about Care of up to 25 million people now guided by HealthPathways – created in Canterbury and localised around the globe»
Media release
Latest Canterbury Community Health magazine marks Patient Safety Week
Wednesday 2 November 2016Quick Read
This week is New Zealand's national “Let's Talk” Patient Safety Week, coordinated by the Health Quality &... read more about Latest Canterbury Community Health magazine marks Patient Safety Week»
Media release
The Canterbury Health System makes a flying start to Patient Safety Week
Wednesday 2 November 2016Quick Read
This week is New Zealand's national “Let's Talk” Patient Safety Week, coordinated by the Health Quality &... read more about The Canterbury Health System makes a flying start to Patient Safety Week»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 31 October 2016
Monday 31 October 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update, David Meates shares a few highlights from last week’s Peter Pronovost keynote... read more about CEO Update – Monday 31 October 2016»
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