Tuesday 7 June 2022Quick Read
Canterbury has now recorded more than 155,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, with almost 1000 new cases... read more about Multiple winter illnesses placing pressure on health system; more than 155,000 COVID-19 cases recorded in Canterbury»
Tuesday 31 May 2022Quick Read
Planned care, including some major surgery has had to be postponed today due to extremely high levels of acutely unwell... read more about Surgery deferred as Christchurch Hospital tops 112% occupancy»
Monday 30 May 2022
“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as we head into winter.... read more about “Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as we head into winter.»
Wednesday 18 May 2022Quick Read
Canterbury DHB will reopen Oxford Rural Community Hospital in mid-June. Becky Hickmott, Executive Director of Nursing,... read more about Oxford Rural Community Hospital to reopen in June»
Friday 13 May 2022
Cantabrians are asked to remain vigilant and continue to keep up their healthy habits as new COVID-19 cases in the... read more about COVID-19 in Canterbury – case numbers continue to top more than 1000 a day»
Monday 18 April 2022
Please attribute comment to Tracey Maisey, Incident Controller, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre Canterbury... read more about Canterbury DHB updates its visitor policy April 18 2022»
Thursday 14 April 2022Quick Read
Dr Helen Skinner, ECC Incident Controller, Canterbury DHB, is urging people to continue to test themselves for COVID-19... read more about Healthcare information for the Easter weekend»
Friday 18 March 2022Quick Read
Additional bookings for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine are now available through the Book My Vaccine website. Novavax is... read more about Additional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine bookings now available in Canterbury»
Wednesday 16 March 2022Quick Read
Today nine additional RAT collection sites will open at pharmacies across Canterbury. These pharmacies will be only be... read more about Nine additional RAT collection sites for Canterbury»
Monday 14 March 2022Quick Read
With Omicron case numbers rising in the community, we’re reminding Cantabrians of the importance of registering rapid... read more about Reporting your RAT result important to get the support you need»
Monday 14 March 2022Quick Read
The impact of Omicron has led to re-prioritisation of the COVID-19 vaccination programme according to Canterbury... read more about Vaccination programme re-prioritisation implemented in Canterbury»
Monday 14 March 2022Quick Read
As the number of active cases of Omicron continues to rise in our community, more Canterbury DHB staff are contracting... read more about Some Canterbury health services deferred as DHB staffing impacted by COVID-19»
Thursday 10 March 2022Quick Read
A new waiata has been released to encourage all our whānau to get vaccinated, including their tamariki. Dr Seán... read more about New waiata released to encourage children and their families to get vaccinated»
Wednesday 9 March 2022Quick Read
A new community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point has opened today at Factory Drive off Iport Drive in the IPort... read more about New community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) pick up point opened in Rolleston»
Sunday 6 March 2022Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Emergency Coordination Centre Controller, Dr Helen Skinner confirmed this afternoon that two Chatham... read more about Canterbury DHB confirms first cases of COVID-19 on Chatham Islands»
Tuesday 1 March 2022Quick Read
As part of its COVID-19 contingency planning and with the support of the Board, Canterbury DHB will be temporarily... read more about Patients in Canterbury rural health facilities to be temporarily relocated»
Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read
With Aotearoa New Zealand moving to Phase 3 of the Omicron response and rapid antigen tests (RATs) being rolled out... read more about Additional screening for patients being admitted to Canterbury DHB hospital and maternity facilities»
Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read
As the number of community cases is rapidly rises in Canterbury, some primary care clinics (general... read more about Primary care clinics encouraging Cantabrians to get their boosters»
Monday 21 February 2022Quick Read
New COVID-19 testing centre opens in Wigram from 10am Tuesday 22 Feb To help meet high public demand for testing, an... read more about New COVID-19 testing centre opens in Wigram from 10am Tuesday 22 Feb»
Monday 21 February 2022Quick Read
Cantabrians are being urged to make bookings to get their boosters as soon as they become eligible, says Tracey Maisey,... read more about Cantabrians urged to make bookings to get their boosters»
Monday 21 February 2022
Please attribute comment to Tracey Maisey, Incident Controller, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre... read more about Canterbury DHB updates its visitor policy»
Sunday 23 January 2022
Under the RED setting, it’s business as usual with surgery and outpatient appointments going ahead, and only minor... read more about Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors»
Friday 14 January 2022Quick Read
From Monday, parents or caregivers of 5 to 11-year-olds can get their tamariki immunised against COVID-19, says Dr... read more about Bookings strongly recommended for tamariki COVID-19 immunisations»
Thursday 30 December 2021
There are a number of things you can do to keep yourself safe while out and about in Canterbury. Mask up – wearing a... read more about Keeping yourself safe with COVID-19 in the Community»
Friday 24 December 2021Quick Read
Locations of interest in relation to today’s case will be posted to the Ministry of Health website. Every new... read more about COVID-19 testing locations over Christmas weekend»
Tuesday 21 December 2021
This summer, wherever your holidays take you around Aotearoa New Zealand, remember that you can still get free health... read more about Care around the clock available to Cantabrians wherever they go this summer»
Friday 17 December 2021Quick Read
Canterbury’s Regional Public Service Commissioner for Canterbury and the Chatham Islands, Ben Clark, said while... read more about Canterbury’s government agencies team up to support COVID-19 Care in the Community»
Friday 3 December 2021Quick Read
Today the Canterbury community has reached the milestone of having 90 percent of our eligible population fully... read more about Canterbury reaches 90 percent fully vaccinated milestone»
Friday 19 November 2021
With COVID-19 cases continuing to be reported in the region, Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, Canterbury DHB:... read more about Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of COVID-19 case»
Thursday 4 November 2021
Please attribute comment to Tracey Maisey, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller: Following a... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visitor restrictions following sixth day of no new community cases»
Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read
With the Ministry of Health confirming the detection of COVID-19 in two new wastewater samples collected in... read more about COVID-19 testing urged in Canterbury following recent wastewater detections»
Monday 1 November 2021
Visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities will remain restricted until at least 11:59pm Thursday 4... read more about Visiting Canterbury DHB facilities still limited, due to COVID-19 cases and Locations of Interest in the region»
Friday 29 October 2021
With COVID-19 cases continuing to be reported in the region, Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»
Thursday 28 October 2021
With the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in Christchurch, visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities will be... read more about Canterbury DHB updates visitor restrictions following confirmation of COVID-19 cases in region»
Thursday 28 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, Canterbury DHB:... read more about Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of two COVID-19 cases»
Wednesday 13 October 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for Canterbury’s COVID-19 response: With... read more about Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday»
Friday 1 October 2021Quick Read
Cantabrians have another opportunity to receive their vaccinations from the comfort of their own vehicles with a... read more about Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic»
Friday 24 September 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB and the Selwyn District Council are pleased to be able to confirm a series of drop-in vaccination... read more about Vaccination roll out steps up another gear in the Selwyn District»
Wednesday 22 September 2021Quick Read
Christchurch Hospital is changing its visiting hours effective from tomorrow, Thursday 23 September. Members of the... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting hours»
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