Thursday 13 December 2018Quick Read
Fush eatery in Wigram is the latest venue to go smokefree as part of the Fresh Air Project, a collaboration between the... read more about Popular Christchurch eatery joins the Fresh Air Project»
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Read all of the latest Canterbury DHB (CDHB) media releases. For media contacts and guidelines, see information for media.
101 news items.
Featured – Media release
Hospital Shuttle Marks One Million Passengers
Friday 7 December 2018Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s hospital shuttle marks a significant milestone this week. The shuttle service has helped one million... read more about Hospital Shuttle Marks One Million Passengers»
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Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2017/18
Friday 7 December 2018Quick 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 2017/18»
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Early Childhood Education Sunsmartest
Thursday 6 December 2018Quick Read
Early childhood educators are creative and conscientious in protecting young children from skin damage from our harsh... read more about Early Childhood Education Sunsmartest»
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Canterbury Wellbeing Indicators Continue Upward Trend
Wednesday 28 November 2018Quick Read
Quality of life continues to improve for greater Christchurch residents, according to the latest wellbeing indicators.... read more about Canterbury Wellbeing Indicators Continue Upward Trend»
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Kiwi Ingenuity Bolsters Health Education Toolbox
Tuesday 20 November 2018Quick Read
What do you get when you combine a cheap Android tablet, some skilled wood carving, grey paint, an old bedside hospital... read more about Kiwi Ingenuity Bolsters Health Education Toolbox»
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Enjoy Cup Day at Riccarton Park, and drink responsibly
Thursday 15 November 2018Quick Read
A collaborative multi-agency approach aims to ensure Cup Day 2018 at Riccarton Park is a safe and enjoyable experience... read more about Enjoy Cup Day at Riccarton Park, and drink responsibly»
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Hand Hygiene – Spread the Message Not the Germs
Wednesday 7 November 2018Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is getting behind this year’s Patient Safety Week (PSW 2018) topic of infection prevention and... read more about Hand Hygiene – Spread the Message Not the Germs»
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Road Accident Remembrance Day – An Opportunity to Reflect
Friday 2 November 2018Quick Read
Road Accident Remembrance Day will take place tomorrow, 3 November 2018. This is a time for us to reflect on the lives... read more about Road Accident Remembrance Day – An Opportunity to Reflect»
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New Christchurch Outpatients to open on Monday 29 October
Friday 26 October 2018Quick Read
The first three of 27 services will move into the new $72 million Christchurch Outpatient facility this weekend. From... read more about New Christchurch Outpatients to open on Monday 29 October»
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Warning over synthetic cannabis – ten admitted to Christchurch Hospital
Friday 21 September 2018Quick Read
Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department has seen a number of people suffering from probable severe synthetic... read more about Warning over synthetic cannabis – ten admitted to Christchurch Hospital»
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Measles warning issued in Christchurch
Tuesday 4 September 2018Quick Read
The Canterbury District Health Board's Community and Public Health team has issued a measles warning after a man who... read more about Measles warning issued in Christchurch»
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Health advice for anyone coming down with winter bugs
Friday 10 August 2018Quick Read
If you're feeling under the weather it's important to seek health advice sooner rather than later – don't wait for... read more about Health advice for anyone coming down with winter bugs»
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The Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal has begun
Monday 6 August 2018Quick Read
The Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal kicks off today and will run until the end of October. The nationwide appeal is in... read more about The Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal has begun»
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Spotting cancer early makes a difference
Friday 27 July 2018Quick Read
Two people who have had head and neck cancers are encouraging others to be aware of their bodies and check out anything... read more about Spotting cancer early makes a difference»
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It’s not too late to protect yourself against the flu
Tuesday 17 July 2018Quick Read
More than a third of Cantabrians have had their flu immunisation already this winter and there's still time for the... read more about It’s not too late to protect yourself against the flu»
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Heading to Hospital? The CDHB’s popular hospital shuttle service has now relocated
Wednesday 20 June 2018Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board's popular hospital shuttle service for patients and hospital visitors has... read more about Heading to Hospital? The CDHB’s popular hospital shuttle service has now relocated»
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Volunteers provide ‘priceless’ support in Christchurch hospitals
Tuesday 19 June 2018Quick Read
Hospitals in Christchurch rely on the help of hundreds of volunteers to assist patients, visitors and staff, and raise... read more about Volunteers provide ‘priceless’ support in Christchurch hospitals»
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Never too old to make a change for the better
Wednesday 30 May 2018Quick Read
Herewini Banks was 74 years old when she gave up smoking. She remembers the exact date and time she quit – 4.30pm... read more about Never too old to make a change for the better»
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Celo the safe-snapping app
Thursday 24 May 2018Quick Read
Medical staff can't just use Snapchat or WhatsApp when they want to send private information to another professional,... read more about Celo the safe-snapping app»
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