Tuesday 19 October 2021Quick 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 Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth)»
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435 news items.
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday
Wednesday 13 October 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for Canterbury’s COVID-19 response: With... read more about Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic
Friday 1 October 2021Quick Read
Cantabrians have another opportunity to receive their vaccinations from the comfort of their own vehicles with a... read more about Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic»
Featured – Media release
Vaccination roll out steps up another gear in the Selwyn District
Friday 24 September 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB and the Selwyn District Council are pleased to be able to confirm a series of drop-in vaccination... read more about Vaccination roll out steps up another gear in the Selwyn District»
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians urged to ‘gear up’ against Legionella
Friday 24 September 2021Quick Read
As the Spring weather rolls in to Canterbury with the sun shining today and more good weather forecast for tomorrow, Te... read more about Cantabrians urged to ‘gear up’ against Legionella»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting hours
Wednesday 22 September 2021Quick Read
Christchurch Hospital is changing its visiting hours effective from tomorrow, Thursday 23 September. Members of the... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting hours»
Featured – Media release
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available at The Princess Margaret Hospital from today, Monday 20 September
Monday 20 September 2021Quick Read
Comments to be attributed to Ralph La Salle, Acting Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response in Canterbury:... read more about Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available at The Princess Margaret Hospital from today, Monday 20 September»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB does not charge for COVID-19 vaccinations. If anyone asks for money, it’s a scam.
Sunday 19 September 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB does not charge for COVID-19 vaccinations. If anyone asks for money, it's a scam. Police have received... read more about Canterbury DHB does not charge for COVID-19 vaccinations. If anyone asks for money, it’s a scam.»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Delta Alert Level 2
Tuesday 7 September 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller:... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Delta Alert Level 2»
Featured – Media release
COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions in Canterbury
Tuesday 31 August 2021
Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3, visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities remains restricted to enable... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury
Friday 27 August 2021
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, confirmed today that sadly a 21 year old died in... read more about Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
Free COVID testing is also available through many General Practices as well as at Community-based Testing Centres in Canterbury
Saturday 21 August 2021
Free COVID testing is also available through many General Practices as well as at Community-based Testing Centres in... read more about Free COVID testing is also available through many General Practices as well as at Community-based Testing Centres in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB to pilot drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers
Friday 20 August 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is preparing to pilot a drive-thru vaccination clinic in the Christchurch Arena car park on Sunday.... read more about Canterbury DHB to pilot drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers»
Featured – Media release
Accessing healthcare in Canterbury under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions
Wednesday 18 August 2021Quick Read
General Practices, community pharmacies and Urgent Care Centres are all open but they will have some additional... read more about Accessing healthcare in Canterbury under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions»
Featured – Media release
Care still available for patients with acute eye conditions, eye injection appointments still going ahead
Wednesday 18 August 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is advising people with acute ophthalmology (eye) conditions to still seek the care they need. In... read more about Care still available for patients with acute eye conditions, eye injection appointments still going ahead»
Featured – Media release
Information for visitors and patients
Wednesday 18 August 2021
Canterbury DHB will reinstate its no-visitor policy across all facilities from 11:59 tonight (Tuesday 17 August 2021)... read more about Information for visitors and patients»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere
Thursday 5 August 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Te... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere»
Featured – Media release
Save Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department For Emergencies
Monday 2 August 2021Quick Read
Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department is extremely busy today and anyone presenting with a non-urgent... read more about Save Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department For Emergencies»
Featured – Media release
Keep ED for emergencies this weekend
Friday 16 July 2021Quick Read
“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as we head into the weekend.... read more about Keep ED for emergencies this weekend»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting as cases of respiratory illness rise in community
Monday 12 July 2021Quick Read
Following an increase in viral respiratory illness being seen in the community, Canterbury DHB has made changes to... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting as cases of respiratory illness rise in community»
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Help keep our tamariki well by keeping bugs like RSV away from babies/pēpi
Friday 9 July 2021Quick Read
A common winter virus called RSV is currently spreading across New Zealand and making babies/pēpi sick. RSV is... read more about Help keep our tamariki well by keeping bugs like RSV away from babies/pēpi»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus
Tuesday 6 July 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Pegasus... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus»
Featured – Media release
Vaccinations for Chatham Islanders to kick off tomorrow
Wednesday 30 June 2021Quick Read
Canterbury’s COVID-19 vaccination roll out is about to chalk up another major milestone with vaccinations starting on... read more about Vaccinations for Chatham Islanders to kick off tomorrow»
Featured – Media release
Health warnings removed for algal bloom at Coes Ford and Cust Main Drain
Monday 28 June 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warnings for the... read more about Health warnings removed for algal bloom at Coes Ford and Cust Main Drain»
Featured – Media release
You’re never too old to get protected
Thursday 3 June 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB continues to progress COVID-19 vaccinations in Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities across the region,... read more about You’re never too old to get protected»
Featured – Media release
Treat all flood water as contaminated & keep up to date on the safety of your drinking water
Monday 31 May 2021
As flood waters have continued to rise in many areas throughout Canterbury, a number of drinking water supplies have... read more about Treat all flood water as contaminated & keep up to date on the safety of your drinking water»
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Contingency Planning at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs for the 9 June NZNO strike well underway
Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read
Having received an official strike notice in mid-May confirming that New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation nurses,... read more about Contingency Planning at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs for the 9 June NZNO strike well underway»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth
Tuesday 25 May 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Te Roto o... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Cust Main Drain at Skewbridge Road
Monday 10 May 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Cust Main Drain at Skewbridge... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Cust Main Drain at Skewbridge Road»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury COVID-19 vaccination rollout makes its way to Aged Residential Care facilities
Thursday 6 May 2021Quick Read
Canterbury’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout is progressing, with residents in community-based care, including Aged... read more about Canterbury COVID-19 vaccination rollout makes its way to Aged Residential Care facilities»
Featured – Media release
Keep ED for emergencies this long weekend
Friday 23 April 2021Quick Read
“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as we head into the ANZAC Day... read more about Keep ED for emergencies this long weekend»
Featured – Media release
Lives being saved by bowel screening
Tuesday 13 April 2021
Twenty people have had cancers confirmed and many others have had pre-cancerous lesions removed since the National... read more about Lives being saved by bowel screening»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning removed for algal bloom in the Waimakariri River at Thompson Road (The Willows)
Friday 9 April 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued along the... read more about Health Warning removed for algal bloom in the Waimakariri River at Thompson Road (The Willows)»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Waiau River at Waiau Township Bridge
Thursday 1 April 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued along the Waiau... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Waiau River at Waiau Township Bridge»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning removed for algal bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1
Wednesday 31 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Hurunui... read more about Health Warning removed for algal bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1»
Featured – Media release
Smoke from fire at Romano’s pizza factory, Hillsborough
Tuesday 30 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire at... read more about Smoke from fire at Romano’s pizza factory, Hillsborough»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
COVID-19 vaccination booking system error
Sunday 28 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is contacting individuals affected by a coding error in the software used in a local Canterbury... read more about COVID-19 vaccination booking system error»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus
Tuesday 23 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after evidence of... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel
Thursday 18 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Ashley-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)
Wednesday 17 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Ashley-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)»
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