Monday 1 August 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about how for the whole health system to work the whole system needs... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 August 2016»
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.
488 news items.
Media release
Don’t visit your loved ones in hospital if you’re sick
Thursday 28 July 2016Quick Read
Don’t visit your loved ones in hospital if you’re sick with a cold or virus If you’re sick please don’t come... read more about Don’t visit your loved ones in hospital if you’re sick»
Media release
Time to get your head around the signs of cancers
Wednesday 27 July 2016
Christchurch Hospital Cancer specialists, together with the Cancer Society Canterbury-West Coast Division, are raising... read more about Time to get your head around the signs of cancers»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 25 July 2016
Monday 25 July 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the new #carearoundtheclock campaign that’s designed to raise... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 July 2016»
Media release
Site blessing and ground breaking for Christchurch Outpatients Building
Monday 18 July 2016Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board Chair, Murray Cleverley, and the Christchurch Hospital chaplains led a site blessing... read more about Site blessing and ground breaking for Christchurch Outpatients Building»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 18 July 2016
Monday 18 July 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the importance of taking time to stop and think about our own... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 July 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 11 July 2016
Monday 11 July 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the continuous quality improvement shown in the latest Health... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 July 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 4 July 2016
Monday 4 July 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the new biomass boilers at Burwood that are now operational and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 July 2016»
Media release
Canterbury DHB delighted one-stop shop for addiction services opens
Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is delighted Tūhauora – Christchurch Central has been officially opened by the Minister of Health... read more about Canterbury DHB delighted one-stop shop for addiction services opens»
Media release
Name the Cranes Competition
Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read
The Canterbury District Health Board and CPB Contractors are excited to announce a NAME THE CRANES competition.... read more about Name the Cranes Competition»
Media release
Human Milk Bank says thanks for support
Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Human Milk Bank is thrilled with the support it’s received since it put calls out to the community... read more about Human Milk Bank says thanks for support»
Media release
Poroporoaki for Burwood Birthing Unit
Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read
A poroporoaki* has been held in acknowledgement of the closure of Burwood Birthing Unit, which officially shut its... read more about Poroporoaki for Burwood Birthing Unit»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 27 June 2016
Monday 27 June 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talk about how last week the Health Select Committee visited Canterbury to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 June 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 20 June 2016
Monday 20 June 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talk about how the Advance Care Plans of 670 Cantabrians are now shared... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 June 2016»
Media release
The Princess Margaret Hospital here to stay for a little while yet
Wednesday 15 June 2016Quick Read
Moving some patients from The Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital is underway without a hitch but it's left... read more about The Princess Margaret Hospital here to stay for a little while yet»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 13 June 2016
Monday 13 June 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates shares one family’s story which, illustrates that the work we’re doing... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 June 2016»
Media release
Move to new Burwood facilities kicks off
Friday 10 June 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will start moving patients from The Princess Margaret Hospital... read more about Move to new Burwood facilities kicks off»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Tuesday 7 June 2016
Tuesday 7 June 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about our new Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sue Nightingale. Sue is well... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 7 June 2016»
Media release
Join the young Cantabs helping make the Canterbury Health System better
Friday 3 June 2016Quick Read
A group of young Cantabrians want more people to help them make the Canterbury Health System better for others their... read more about Join the young Cantabs helping make the Canterbury Health System better»
Media release
New Chief Medical Officer announced
Wednesday 1 June 2016Quick Read
Dr Sue Nightingale is well known to many in the Canterbury Health System and it's her established credentials and... read more about New Chief Medical Officer announced»
Media release
Call to action to quit
Monday 30 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury smokers are being called to action to quit for the sake of their family and protect them from the dangers of... read more about Call to action to quit»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 30 May 2016
Monday 30 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about how it’s been an incredibly busy and exciting time in the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 May 2016»
Media release
Immunisation rates well covered for Canterbury
Tuesday 24 May 2016Quick Read
Protecting our vulnerable children from diseases is high on the radar for Cantabrians, according to the latest National... read more about Immunisation rates well covered for Canterbury»
Media release
Burwood public open day: Sunday May 29, from 10am to 2pm
Tuesday 24 May 2016Quick Read
After extensive consumer consultation, planning, designing and construction, the Burwood Hospital's new 230-bed... read more about Burwood public open day: Sunday May 29, from 10am to 2pm»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 23 May 2016
Monday 23 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates urges us to not be complacent about influenza. It’s going to be here soon... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 May 2016»
Media release
Good hand hygiene is no laughing matter
Friday 20 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board is working with the Clown Doctors to emphasise the importance of having clean hands to... read more about Good hand hygiene is no laughing matter»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 16 May 2016
Monday 16 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the changes at The Princess Margaret Hospital. David congratulates... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 May 2016»
Media release
Talking health – but are we speaking your language?
Monday 9 May 2016Quick Read
The Canterbury Health System is keen to hear community views on how it can improve communication and create better... read more about Talking health – but are we speaking your language?»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 9 May 2016
Monday 9 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about how in under a month, up to 140 patients from the Older Persons’... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 May 2016»
Media release
The new Akaroa Integrated Health Facility is one step closer
Tuesday 3 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce it is tendering for the design of the new Integrated Health Facility in... read more about The new Akaroa Integrated Health Facility is one step closer»
Media release
Immunisation Week targets immunisation during pregnancy
Monday 2 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury is celebrating Immunisation Week on May 2-8 along with the rest of New Zealand with the theme of... read more about Immunisation Week targets immunisation during pregnancy»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 2 May 2016
Monday 2 May 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates ask what are you doing to look after yourself? We all need to be taking care... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 May 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Tuesday 26 April 2016
Tuesday 26 April 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the media focus on suicide and what is happening in Canterbury.... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 26 April 2016»
Media release
Health warning at Pegasus Lake lifted
Tuesday 19 April 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 at Pegasus Lake lifted»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 18 April 2016
Monday 18 April 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the official opening of Kaikoura Health Te Hā o Te Ora, which was... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 April 2016»
Canterbury DHB News
New Kaikoura health centre opens – a community effort
Friday 15 April 2016Quick Read
Kaikoura Health Te Hā o Te Ora was officially opened this afternoon by the Minister of Health, Hon Dr Jonathan... read more about New Kaikoura health centre opens – a community effort»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 11 April 2016
Monday 11 April 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates talks about the new Health and Safety legislation and gives a big push to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 April 2016»
Media release
Work underway to get Burwood Birthing Unit open
Friday 8 April 2016Quick Read
Work is underway for the temporary reopening of Burwood Birthing Unit. Canterbury DHB closed the unit, after staff and... read more about Work underway to get Burwood Birthing Unit open»
Media release
Burwood Birthing Unit to temporarily reopen
Tuesday 5 April 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB will temporarily reopen the Burwood Birthing Unit. The announcement was made at a meeting this week with... read more about Burwood Birthing Unit to temporarily reopen»
Canterbury DHB News
CEO Update – Monday 4 April 2016
Monday 4 April 2016Quick Read
In this week’s CEO Update David Meates encourages us to get behind the April Falls Prevention campaign, whether... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 April 2016»
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