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Monday 8 July 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on last week’s blessing ceremony at the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 July 2019»

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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Monday 1 July 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates acknowledges the key role Canterbury Health Laboratories played... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 July 2019»

Monday 24 June 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates looks at this year’s flu season and how the Canterbury Health... read more about CEO Update – Monday 24 June 2019»

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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Monday 17 June 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… CEO David Meates acknowledges the priceless contribution of our wonderful... read more about CEO Update – Monday 17 June 2019»

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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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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Monday 10 June 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… David acknowledges the Canterbury healthcare professionals who received Queen’s... read more about CEO Update – Monday 10 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»

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Tuesday 4 June 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates acknowledges last week’s Wellbeing Budget, and,... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 4 June 2019»

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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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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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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Monday 27 May 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates showcases some of the highlights of Canterbury... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 May 2019»

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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Monday 20 May 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates celebrates Mana Ake, Stronger for Tomorrow –... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 May 2019»

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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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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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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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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Monday 13 May 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… David thanks nurses across the Canterbury Health System for the care, compassion... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 May 2019»

Monday 6 May 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates announces the re-opening of the Home Dialysis... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 May 2019»

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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Monday 29 April 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on His Royal Highness the Duke of... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 April 2019»

Tuesday 23 April 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares how technology is transforming the way we... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 23 April 2019»

Monday 15 April 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates reflects on the Canterbury Health System’s... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 April 2019»

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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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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Monday 8 April 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates acknowledges the vital contribution of staff from... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 April 2019»

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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Monday 1 April 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares some of the ways the Canterbury Health System... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 April 2019»

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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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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Monday 25 March 2019Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates praises the care, compassion and skill shown across... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 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»

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