See our I’m not well, where do I go? page for advice about what to do if you are feeling unwell.
See our COVID-19 section for testing centres and advice.
Health services in Canterbury are listed alphabetically below, if you are visiting a hospital, contact and location information for most services are on our hospitals pages.
You can find a General Practice team by either using our General Practices (GP) map, or by visiting the listings of General Practices on each of the three local Public Health Organisation (PHO) websites.
The Diabetes Service provides a community and an outpatient consultation service for patients on referral from general practitioners and other health professionals.
Specialist assessment, treatment and support provided for young people (18-30) experiencing a first presentation of psychosis
The South Island Eating Disorders Service (SIEDS) provides inpatient treatment for people with a diagnosed eating disorder.
Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is open for emergency and urgent serious medical issues 24/7. People need to enter ED using the external entrance at the new Waipapa building which is behind Christchurch Women's Hospital.
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones.
Endocrinology is based on ground floor of the Christchurch Outpatients building.
ENT Outpatients is based on the 5th Floor of the Riverside building at Christchurch Hospital.
Etu Pasifika provide a range of services for the whole family including Mental Health, Addictions & Smoking Cessation Services.
Information about extended hours pharmacies in Christchurch and Canterbury.
The Eye Outpatients Department treat people with a serious eye problems, who have been referred to them by an optometrist or a doctor.
Forensic services provides specialist care for people who, as a result of mental illness, have seriously offended or are assessed as high risk for serious offending. These include; Te Whare Manaaki, Te Whare Hohou Roko, Te Whare Mauriora and Te Whare Rangihau, the Forensic Community Team.
The Gynaecologic Oncology service is based at Christchurch Women's Hospital. Women with all types and stages of gynaecologic cancer are referred to the service for investigation and treatment.
Gynaecology Services provides inpatient, day patient and outpatient treatment for women in the Canterbury region and tertiary services for the South Island.
The Christchurch Haematology Service provides a comprehensive specialist service for patients with blood disorders which include Bone Marrow transplantation, treatment for haematological malignancies, bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
He Waka Tapu provide, Whānau Ora, Tāne Ora, Whānau Link, Cervical and Breast Screening, Alcohol, drug services for ex offenders, Te Hā Waitaha, and Alcohol and Drug residential service for the South Island as well as health other services.
The Research Office promotes research that can drive changes in policy, practice and systems to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
The Hereford Centre offers a range of treatment and support services to individuals with mental health illnesses who experience difficulty in maintaining wellness with previous community mental health services.
Children’s High Care on Level 1 is a small 8 bed unit located alongside the ICU. Access to Children’s High Care is via the entrance to the Intensive Care Unit.
Christchurch Women's Hospital's Neonatal Unit (NICU) opened New Zealand's first Human Pasteurised Donor Milk Bank in 2014. The Human Milk Bank is next to the Neonatal Unit on the 4th Floor, Christchurch Women's Hospital.
The Christchurch Hyperbaric Medicine Unit treats a range of conditions ranging from decompression sickness and air embolism through to radiation injury and hypoxic problem wounds.
The Rheumatology and Immunology Service provides inpatient, outpatient, day patient and inter-hospital consultative services for patients with rheumatic disease, primary immunodeficiency and serious allergy.
The Infection Prevention and Control Service provide expert guidance and support to prevent the occurrence and spread of infection.
This service is for people with an intellectual disability who have been charged with an offence and are subject to a compulsory care order from the courts.
Intensive Care is located on Level 1 of the Waipapa building, at Christchurch Hospital.
Intensive Care is located on Level 1 of the Waipapa building, at Christchurch Hospital.
Kaikōura Health (Te Hā o Te Ora) is located approximately two hours’ drive North of Christchurch and provides primary birthing care and postnatal maternity services.
Kia atawhai ki te tangata (Pegasus Health) is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) providing Māori Health Services including Partnership Community Workers and Whānau Link.
LinKIDS helps connect families to health services in the Canterbury region.
Manawhenua Ki Waitaha Charitable Trust (MKWCT) provide access to CDHB Scholarships.
Information about experienced and qualified Māori and non-Māori health workers and registered professionals who are responsive to Māori health needs.
The Meals on Wheels service provides a freshly cooked hot dinner meal at midday for those that find it difficult to prepare or access a hot meal.
The Canterbury Regional Cancer & Haematology Service (CRCHS) Medical Oncology Department is one of two tertiary centres delivering medical oncology and chemotherapy treatment in the South Island. It is located at on the ground floor of the Christchurch Hospital Oncology building.
Medical Physics and Bioengineering provides scientific and technical services for safe, effective, and innovative patient care.
Welcome to Menemene Mai (Smile) the Early childhood oral health toolkit for kaiako in Waitaha Canterbury.
If you have an accident, injury or illness that needs urgent medical care, you can just walk into Moorhouse Medical Centre at any time. No appointment is necessary.
The Mothers and Babies Community Mental Health Service for outpatients offers treatment to mothers and primary care givers who have been referred by their general practitioner (GP), other mental health services or medical specialists.
The Mothers and Babies mental health service (also known as C Ward) provides inpatient treatment for mothers or primary care givers.
The Canterbury Neonatal Service provides special and intensive care for all babies born in the wider Canterbury region. This region extends to Timaru in the South, Greymouth in the West and Kaikoura in the North.
The Nephrology Department at Christchurch Hospital provides regional nephrology services for people in Canterbury, South Canterbury, and Westland, comprising general nephrology, acute dialysis and chronic dialysis (CAPD and home haemodialysis).
Neurology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurology is a non-surgical specialty, its corresponding surgical specialty is neurosurgery.
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