Read all of the latest Canterbury DHB (CDHB) media releases. For media contacts and guidelines, see information for media.
Friday 23 August 2019
Canterbury DHB’s Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) who are members of the APEX union are planning to strike for 24... read more about Medical Imaging Technologists planning to go on strike for 24 hours from 7am Monday 26 August»
Wednesday 14 August 2019Quick Read
Being admitted to hospital is often a challenging time but being prepared can make your stay and return home a little... read more about Cantabrians reminded to bring in their medicines if they’re being admitted to hospital»
Friday 26 July 2019
Christchurch Hospital Cancer specialists, together with the Cancer Society Canterbury-West Coast Division, are raising... read more about Canterbury DHB Supporting World Head and Neck Cancer Day»
Thursday 25 July 2019
An infant in the Canterbury region has been confirmed as having measles. It is now more important than ever that... read more about Measles case confirmed in Canterbury»
Wednesday 3 July 2019Quick Read
Canterbury is continuing to experience a significant wave of influenza, with 455 hospitalisations relating to... read more about Cantabrians urged to look after themselves as flu season hits region hard this year»
Wednesday 19 June 2019
Canterbury DHB Chief Executive Officer David Meates has today announced the appointment of well-known Cantabrian Peter... read more about New Health Precinct Advisory Council Chair Appointed»
Friday 14 June 2019Quick Read
Canterbury DHB welcomes Health Minister Dr David Clark’s decision to appoint a Crown Monitor. Board Chair Dr John... read more about Appointment of Crown Monitor represents opportunity for Canterbury Health System»
Thursday 13 June 2019Quick Read
A passenger arriving in Christchurch on Jetstar Flight number JQ237 from Auckland on 6 June has been confirmed as... read more about Plane passengers exposed to measles on flight JQ237 from Auckland to Christchurch departing on 6 June 2019 and from Christchurch to Auckland on Flight JQ236 departing on 8 June 2019»
Thursday 6 June 2019Quick Read
Hundreds of soft toys left at the Rolleston Avenue tribute wall and outside Masjid Al Noor in the wake of the mosque... read more about Soft toys from tribute wall gifted to Muslim children»
Wednesday 29 May 2019Quick Read
With winter illnesses like coughs and colds already on the rise and a spell of colder weather forecast, Canterbury... read more about You can help take the pressure off an especially busy Christchurch Hospital»
Wednesday 29 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted the algal bloom health warnings issued... read more about Health warning removed for algal blooms at the Ashley/Rakahuri River at State Highway 1 and the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»
Tuesday 28 May 2019Quick Read
The Canterbury District Health Board has launched the Canterbury Resilience Hub website – www.resilient.org.nz – a... read more about Canterbury Resilience Hub – one stop shop for health and wellbeing support»
Thursday 23 May 2019Quick Read
Patients with an appointment in the new Christchurch Outpatients building are enjoying a new, simpler and faster method... read more about Airport-style check in reducing wait times and improving the patient experience»
Monday 20 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is proud to be supporting and taking an active involvement in this year’s Techweek. The presence of... read more about Canterbury DHB supporting Techweek19»
Monday 20 May 2019Quick Read
After five years leading the development of Canterbury’s Health Precinct Advisory Council (HPAC) its Independent... read more about Chair of Health Precinct Advisory Council to step down»
Thursday 16 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury health authorities have today declared the measles outbreak that started in the region on 16 February... read more about Canterbury measles outbreak declared officially over»
Tuesday 14 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted the algal bloom health warning that... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges»
Thursday 2 May 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/ Te Roto o Wairewa»
Friday 12 April 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board I am pleased to report that... read more about Most services returning to Christchurch Outpatients building from Monday 15 April»
Thursday 11 April 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom on the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel»
Thursday 4 April 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board Despite extraordinary... read more about New Christchurch Outpatients building to remain closed until Monday 15 April»
Friday 29 March 2019Quick Read
To help contain Canterbury’s measles outbreak a wider group of people are now eligible to receive a second MMR... read more about Next steps for measles vaccine campaign»
Wednesday 27 March 2019
A passenger arriving in Christchurch on Virgin Australia Flight number VA99 from Melbourne has been confirmed as having... read more about Plane passengers exposed to measles on flight VA99 from Melbourne to Christchurch on Tuesday 19 March 2019»
Sunday 24 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 24 people originally... read more about UPDATE: 24 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital»
Saturday 23 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 25 of the 48 people... read more about UPDATE: 25 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital»
Friday 22 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 27 of the people who were... read more about UPDATE: 27 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital»
Thursday 21 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 28 people who were injured... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 28 people injured in mosque attacks»
Thursday 21 March 2019Quick Read
The number of measles cases in Canterbury has risen to 34, with a further five cases under investigation. Canterbury... read more about Measles continues to spread in Canterbury»
Wednesday 20 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 29 people who were injured... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 29 people injured in terror attack»
Tuesday 19 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board 30 patients who were... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 30 people injured in terror attack»
Tuesday 19 March 2019Quick Read
The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury now stands at 30, with one under investigation. Canterbury Medical... read more about Canterbury measles update – 30 cases and one under investigation»
Monday 18 March 2019
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board We currently have 31... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 31 people injured in terror attack»
Sunday 17 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board We currently have 34... read more about UPDATE: Christchurch Hospital staff caring for 34 people injured in terror attack»
Saturday 16 March 2019
Following yesterday’s mass-casualty terror attack the Canterbury Health System provided emergency care to 48 people.... read more about Christchurch Hospital staff continue to care for 36 people injured in yesterday’s terror attack»
Saturday 16 March 2019Quick Read
Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, together with Chief of Surgery, Mr Greg Robertson will provide an update... read more about Live stream update from Canterbury DHB today at 1pm»
Friday 15 March 2019Quick Read
Please attribute comments to David Meates, Chief Executive, Canterbury District Health Board Forty-eight patients,... read more about 48 patients with gunshot wounds being treated at Christchurch Hospital after firearms incident»
Thursday 14 March 2019Quick Read
The number of measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28, with 12 under investigation. Canterbury Medical Officer of... read more about Canterbury Measles update – 28 cases and 12 under investigation»
Wednesday 13 March 2019Quick Read
Eighteen thousand doses of the MMR vaccine arrived in Canterbury this morning, and another 9,000 doses are expected to... read more about Measles vaccines arrive in Canterbury»
Monday 11 March 2019
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at twenty-five and is likely to rise further over the... read more about Twenty-five measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»
Friday 8 March 2019
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at fifteen and is likely to rise further over the... read more about Fifteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury»
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