Monday 6 April 2020Quick Read
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Public Health
91 news items.
Featured – Media release
Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system
Saturday 4 April 2020Quick Read
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have made it easy for people to submit an expression of interest if they are not already... read more about Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system»
Featured – Media release
Parents and caregivers urged to watch out for choking hazards
Friday 3 April 2020Quick Read
Canterbury parents and caregivers are being asked to keep a close eye on children in their care while we remain at... read more about Parents and caregivers urged to watch out for choking hazards»
Featured – Media release
Cantabrians asked to be patient while flu vaccine is distributed
Wednesday 1 April 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board is asking Cantabrians to be patient while the health system works to resolve delays... read more about Cantabrians asked to be patient while flu vaccine is distributed»
Featured – Media release
52 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Tuesday 31 March 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of Health on 31 March, there have now been 44 confirmed and eight probable cases... read more about 52 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
A further twelve COVID-19 cases confirmed in Canterbury
Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 27 March, a further 12 people in Canterbury... read more about A further twelve COVID-19 cases confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
A further ten COVID-19 cases and one probable confirmed in Canterbury over the past two days
Thursday 26 March 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 25 and 26 March, over the past two days a... read more about A further ten COVID-19 cases and one probable confirmed in Canterbury over the past two days»
Featured – Media release
COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy
Thursday 26 March 2020Quick Read
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs Chief Executive David Meates has today announced further significant changes to the... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level Four – Updated hospital and clinic visitor policy»
Featured – Media release
Christchurch Hospital Park and Ride Shuttle Service to be put on hold
Wednesday 25 March 2020Quick Read
The park and ride shuttle service for patients and visitors to Christchurch Hospital from Lichfield Street Carpark will... read more about Christchurch Hospital Park and Ride Shuttle Service to be put on hold»
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Another two cases of COVID-19 recorded in Canterbury
Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 24 March, a further two people in Canterbury... read more about Another two cases of COVID-19 recorded in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB postpones non-urgent surgeries and non-urgent outpatient appointments, to focus on the COVID-19 response
Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read
In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday afternoon (Monday 23 March) that we have escalated to... read more about Canterbury DHB postpones non-urgent surgeries and non-urgent outpatient appointments, to focus on the COVID-19 response»
Featured – Media release
Two further cases of COVID-19 in Canterbury
Tuesday 24 March 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of Health on 23 March, a further two people in Canterbury have tested positive for... read more about Two further cases of COVID-19 in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Canterbury
Sunday 22 March 2020Quick Read
As announced by the Director-General of the Ministry of Health on 22 March a third person in Canterbury has tested... read more about Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Contextual information regarding airport handout given to disembarking passengers early in the COVID-19 outbreak
Saturday 21 March 2020Quick Read
To clarify misinformation circulating on some social media sites, please see below context around when a particular... read more about Contextual information regarding airport handout given to disembarking passengers early in the COVID-19 outbreak»
Featured – Media release
Temporary changes to limit visitor numbers at Canterbury DHB facilities
Friday 20 March 2020
Canterbury DHB Chief Medical Officer Dr Sue Nightingale today announced significant temporary changes to the DHB’s... read more about Temporary changes to limit visitor numbers at Canterbury DHB facilities»
Featured – Media release
Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Canterbury
Friday 20 March 2020Quick Read
A US citizen in his 50s has tested positive for COVID-19, after travelling to New Zealand from the United States to... read more about Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Canterbury»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
If you’re eligible, get your free flu shot now
Friday 20 March 2020Quick Read
The influenza or flu vaccine is now available for free for people who are at highest risk of complications from... read more about If you’re eligible, get your free flu shot now»
Featured – Media release
Passenger aboard the Golden Princess cruise ship berthed at Akaroa today being tested for COVID-19
Sunday 15 March 2020Quick Read
Passengers on board the Golden Princess are not being allowed off the ship which arrived in Akaroa Harbour this... read more about Passenger aboard the Golden Princess cruise ship berthed at Akaroa today being tested for COVID-19»
Featured – Media release
If in doubt – don’t go out: Cantabrians urged to follow health advice when considering attending public events
Thursday 12 March 2020Quick Read
With a number of gatherings planned to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the events of 15 March 2019 this... read more about If in doubt – don’t go out: Cantabrians urged to follow health advice when considering attending public events»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel
Tuesday 3 March 2020Quick 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 in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel»
Featured – Media release
Advice for shellfish gathering sites in Canterbury
Tuesday 25 February 2020Quick Read
Environment Canterbury monitors microbial water quality at coastal sites on a weekly basis over summer (November to... read more about Advice for shellfish gathering sites in Canterbury»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Blooms in the Ashley/Rakahuri River
Tuesday 18 February 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the length of the... read more about Health Warning – Algal Blooms in the Ashley/Rakahuri River»
Featured – Media release
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
Monday 10 February 2020Quick 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 Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain
Wednesday 5 February 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB’s public health team want to hear from anyone who dined at Madam Woo restaurant on 15 and 17 January, due to possible Hepatitis A exposure
Tuesday 28 January 2020Quick Read
Community and Public Health are advising people who ate at Madam Woo Christchurch (255 St Asaph Street) at any time on... read more about Canterbury DHB’s public health team want to hear from anyone who dined at Madam Woo restaurant on 15 and 17 January, due to possible Hepatitis A exposure»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB’s public health team providing advice on novel coronavirus to passengers arriving from Mainland China at Christchurch International Airport
Monday 27 January 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community & Public Health team will have staff at Christchurch International Airport from today to... read more about Canterbury DHB’s public health team providing advice on novel coronavirus to passengers arriving from Mainland China at Christchurch International Airport»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at SH1
Monday 27 January 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at SH1»
Featured – Media release
Here Comes Heat!
Friday 24 January 2020Quick Read
Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be the region’s first stretch of... read more about Here Comes Heat!»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River downstream of the Whitecliffs Domain near picnic area
Tuesday 21 January 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River downstream of the Whitecliffs Domain near picnic area»
Featured – Media release
Measles case confirmed
Tuesday 7 January 2020
Canterbury DHB is alerting the general public that they may have been exposed to measles. A person has been confirmed... read more about Measles case confirmed»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – algal bloom in Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
Monday 6 January 2020Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury DHB has issued a health warning for the Ashley/Rakahuri River at... read more about Health warning – algal bloom in Ashley/Rakahuri River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – algal bloom in Lake Pegasus
Monday 30 December 2019Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury DHB has issued a health warning after potentially toxic... read more about Health warning – algal bloom in Lake Pegasus»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn River – Glentunnel
Friday 27 December 2019Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after... read more about Health Warning – Toxic Algal Bloom in Selwyn River – Glentunnel»
Featured – Media release
Health warning lifted at Sandy Bay and Rapaki
Wednesday 25 December 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Sandy Bay and... read more about Health warning lifted at Sandy Bay and Rapaki»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Sandy Bay and Rapaki
Sunday 22 December 2019Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after very... read more about Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Sandy Bay and Rapaki»
Featured – Media release
Don’t let measles ruin your holiday – make sure your whānau’s vaccinations are up to date
Thursday 12 December 2019Quick Read
With the Christmas and New Year holidays fast approaching, you may have an overseas trip planned and be counting down... read more about Don’t let measles ruin your holiday – make sure your whānau’s vaccinations are up to date»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning lifted at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa Main Beach
Wednesday 27 November 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Takamatua Bay... read more about Health Warning lifted at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa Main Beach»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa Main Beach
Friday 22 November 2019Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of... read more about Health warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa Main Beach»
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Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/ Te Roto o Wairewa
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»
Featured – Media release
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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