Thursday 14 November 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»
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256 news items.
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Strike by medical laboratory staff – Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 November 2019
Tuesday 12 November 2019Quick Read
Medical laboratory staff who are members of the APEX union will be striking for 48 hours on Wednesday 13 and Thursday... read more about Strike by medical laboratory staff – Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 November 2019»
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Ongoing testing at Christchurch Hospital Hagley to assure high quality standards are met
Tuesday 12 November 2019Quick Read
The Ministry of Health and Canterbury DHB say the migration of services to Christchurch Hospital Hagley has been... read more about Ongoing testing at Christchurch Hospital Hagley to assure high quality standards are met»
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Canterbury Medical Imaging Technologists – five further one-day strikes from 29 Oct – 1 Nov inclusive, and on Monday 4 November
Friday 25 October 2019
Medical Imaging Technologists are planning to strike from 7am Tuesday 29 October until 7am Saturday 2 November (four... read more about Canterbury Medical Imaging Technologists – five further one-day strikes from 29 Oct – 1 Nov inclusive, and on Monday 4 November»
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Cantabrians urged to protect themselves against Legionnaires’ this spring
Friday 25 October 2019Quick Read
At this time of year as the sun starts to make more of an appearance week-by-week, a nasty disease also starts to make... read more about Cantabrians urged to protect themselves against Legionnaires’ this spring»
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Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strikes three and four, for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 14 October AND from 7am Wednesday 16 October
Thursday 10 October 2019
Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strikes three and four, for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 14 October AND... read more about Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strikes three and four, for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 14 October AND from 7am Wednesday 16 October»
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Strike by medical laboratory staff – Friday 11 to Saturday 12 October 2019
Thursday 10 October 2019Quick Read
Medical laboratory staff who are members of the APEX union will be striking for 24 hours from 8am Friday 11 until 8am... read more about Strike by medical laboratory staff – Friday 11 to Saturday 12 October 2019»
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New measles case confirmed in Canterbury
Tuesday 1 October 2019
A Canterbury woman, working at Burwood Hospital has been confirmed as having measles. Canterbury DHB’s Community and... read more about New measles case confirmed in Canterbury»
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Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa
Tuesday 1 October 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa»
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Christchurch Hospital Hagley events postponed
Monday 30 September 2019Quick Read
The Ministry of Health and Canterbury DHB have postponed this week’s blessing, staff and public open days for... read more about Christchurch Hospital Hagley events postponed»
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Meningococcal disease is not like measles…it’s hard to ‘catch’
Monday 30 September 2019
Canterbury DHB’s public health unit has been fielding calls from concerned parents following publicity about the... read more about Meningococcal disease is not like measles…it’s hard to ‘catch’»
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Third month-long partial strike by psychologists who are members of the APEX union starts tomorrow
Monday 30 September 2019Quick Read
Psychologists at Canterbury DHB are planning to take industrial action from 8am tomorrow. The industrial action will... read more about Third month-long partial strike by psychologists who are members of the APEX union starts tomorrow»
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Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strike for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 30 September AND from 7am Wednesday 2 October
Friday 27 September 2019
Canterbury DHB’s Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) who are members of the APEX union will be on strike for two 24... read more about Medical Imaging Technologists to go on strike for two 24 hour periods from 7am Monday 30 September AND from 7am Wednesday 2 October»
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Canterbury DHB takes constructive first steps towards financial sustainability
Thursday 26 September 2019
Canterbury DHB is starting to implement its operational plan towards a sustainable financial pathway, with continued... read more about Canterbury DHB takes constructive first steps towards financial sustainability»
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Measles case confirmed in Canterbury
Friday 13 September 2019
An infant in the Canterbury region has been confirmed as having measles. The infant and their family returned to... read more about Measles case confirmed in Canterbury»
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28 day partial strike by psychologists who are members of the APEX union
Wednesday 4 September 2019Quick Read
Psychologists who are members of the APEX union plan to carry out a partial strike for 28 days from 8am tomorrow until... read more about 28 day partial strike by psychologists who are members of the APEX union»
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Cantabrians reminded to bring in their medicines if they’re being admitted to hospital
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»
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Canterbury DHB Supporting World Head and Neck Cancer Day
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»
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Measles case confirmed in Canterbury
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»
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Cantabrians urged to look after themselves as flu season hits region hard this year
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»
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New Health Precinct Advisory Council Chair Appointed
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»
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Appointment of Crown Monitor represents opportunity for Canterbury Health System
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»
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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 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»
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Soft toys from tribute wall gifted to Muslim children
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»
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You can help take the pressure off an especially busy Christchurch Hospital
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»
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Health warning removed for algal blooms at the Ashley/Rakahuri River at State Highway 1 and the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
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»
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Canterbury Resilience Hub – one stop shop for health and wellbeing support
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»
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Airport-style check in reducing wait times and improving the patient experience
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»
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Canterbury DHB supporting Techweek19
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»
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Chair of Health Precinct Advisory Council to step down
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»
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Canterbury measles outbreak declared officially over
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»
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Health warning removed for algal bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges
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»
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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/ Te Roto o Wairewa
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»
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Most services returning to Christchurch Outpatients building from Monday 15 April
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»
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Health warning removed for algal bloom on the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel
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»
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New Christchurch Outpatients building to remain closed until Monday 15 April
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»
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Next steps for measles vaccine campaign
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»
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Plane passengers exposed to measles on flight VA99 from Melbourne to Christchurch on Tuesday 19 March 2019
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»
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UPDATE: 24 people injured in the mosque attacks remain in Christchurch Hospital
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»
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UPDATE: 25 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»
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