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»
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418 news items.
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»
Featured – Media release
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»
Featured – Media release
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)»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1
Wednesday 17 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 Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom in Pegasus Lake
Friday 12 March 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Pegasus Lake.... read more about Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom in Pegasus Lake»
Featured – Media release
Visitor restrictions eased as Canterbury DHB hospitals, health centres and age-related residential care facilities return to Alert Level 1
Sunday 7 March 2021Quick Read
Now that we’re back at Alert Level 1 restrictions on visitors have eased at Canterbury DHB’s heath facilities. Full... read more about Visitor restrictions eased as Canterbury DHB hospitals, health centres and age-related residential care facilities return to Alert Level 1»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road
Friday 5 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 – Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road»
Featured – Media release
Saliva drug testing by Canterbury Health Laboratories a New Zealand first
Wednesday 3 March 2021Quick Read
An easier and more efficient drug testing alternative to urine samples is now available for the first time in New... read more about Saliva drug testing by Canterbury Health Laboratories a New Zealand first»
Featured – Media release
Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow
Sunday 28 February 2021Quick Read
Under Alert Level 2, surgery and outpatient appointments will go ahead in Canterbury as planned tomorrow. However, if... read more about Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)
Wednesday 24 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has 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
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Lake Pegasus
Friday 19 February 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 Lake Pegasus»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB – Changes to visiting at Alert Level 2
Tuesday 16 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB has made changes to its visitor policy effective from tomorrow, Tuesday 16 February 2021. These... read more about Canterbury DHB – Changes to visiting at Alert Level 2»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at Boundary Road and Hapua (river mouth)
Monday 15 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Hakatere/Ashburton River at... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at Boundary Road and Hapua (river mouth)»
Featured – Media release
Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow
Sunday 14 February 2021Quick Read
Planned surgery and outpatient appointments will go ahead in Canterbury as planned tomorrow 15 February 2021. However,... read more about Surgery and outpatient appointments to go ahead at Canterbury DHB facilities tomorrow»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Precautionary boil water notice in Akaroa – seek health advice if you’re unwell
Sunday 14 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, says while the risk to people’s health is believed to be... read more about Health Warning – Precautionary boil water notice in Akaroa – seek health advice if you’re unwell»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus
Friday 12 February 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 – Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1
Wednesday 10 February 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1.... read more about Health Warning – Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1»
Featured – Media release
Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa
Saturday 6 February 2021Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE: Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa 6 February 2021 Canterbury District Health Board’s Community... read more about Health warning lifted at Glen Bay, Akaroa»
Featured – Media release
Christchurch Human Milk Bank celebrates seven years
Thursday 4 February 2021Quick Read
Today marks seven years of Canterbury DHB’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) operating the first human milk bank... read more about Christchurch Human Milk Bank celebrates seven years»
Featured – Media release
Health warning lifted for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford
Tuesday 2 February 2021Quick Read
MEDIA RELEASE: Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford. 2 January... read more about Health warning lifted for algal bloom in the Waikirikiri/ Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford»
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