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Monday 12 March 2018Quick Read

​In today's CEO Update, we find out how Canterbury DHB has significantly reduced its carbon footprint and become... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 March 2018»

Monday 5 March 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates profiles the 13 Minutes campaign to raise funds for a rooftop... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 March 2018»

Friday 2 March 2018Quick Read

A 51 year-old hunter has survived a severe case of tutu berry poisoning. The man was hunting in the South Island and... read more about Warning after Tutu berry poisoning»

Tags Health warningPoisons

Wednesday 28 February 2018Quick Read

Completing the Census is vital to help us plan and fund your health services Completing your Census form and being... read more about Completing the Census is vital»

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Monday 26 February 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates encourages people to complete the 2018 Census to ensure... read more about CEO Update – Monday 26 February 2018»

Thursday 22 February 2018Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, today welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement of an additional $28... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes announcement of more funds to support the wellbeing of children»

Tags Mental Health

Thursday 22 February 2018Quick Read

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning for swimming... read more about Health Warning for swimming after heavy rainfall»

Tags Dr Alistair HumphreyHealth warningWater

Monday 19 February 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates reflects on the seventh anniversary of the February 22nd... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 February 2018»

Wednesday 14 February 2018

Canterbury DHB is contacting all patients who have had open heart surgery in which foreign material has been implanted... read more about Important information for open heart surgery patients»

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Monday 12 February 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates shares news of a new NHS and Canterbury Health System... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 February 2018»

Monday 5 February 2018Quick Read

In this week's Canterbury DHB CEO Update… Chief Executive David Meates shares details of a recent visit by... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 February 2018»

Monday 29 January 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates outlines the complexities of a District Health Board with... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 January 2018»

Friday 26 January 2018Quick Read

It's a long-held view that summer's hottest days arrive just as the children return to school – and that's set to... read more about Keep cool and hydrated»

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Wednesday 24 January 2018Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is congratulating one of its Specialist Mental Health Service (SMHS) staff on his appointment to the... read more about Canterbury DHB staff member appointed to Inquiry team»

Tags Mental Health

Monday 22 January 2018Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update and our first issue of the year, Chief Executive David Meates outlines 2018's key focuses. We... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 January 2018»

Monday 18 December 2017Quick Read

In today's CEO Update and our final issue of the year, Chief Executive David Meates reflects on 2017. We share some of... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 December 2017»

Monday 11 December 2017Quick Read

In today's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates talks about clean water and celebrates the spirit of giving in our... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 December 2017»

Friday 8 December 2017Quick Read

The tenth Canterbury Wellbeing Survey of people in greater Christchurch since the 2011 earthquakes suggests that life... read more about Post-quake wellbeing levels stabilise»

Tags Canterbury earthquakesWellbeing

Tuesday 5 December 2017Quick Read

Thanks to the hard work, expertise and commitment of Canterbury DHB’s energy management team, including our Energy... read more about Canterbury DHB is now Energy-Mark Silver certified»

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Monday 4 December 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates encourages us to share some kindness through The Big Shout Out... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 December 2017»

Monday 27 November 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates shares details of a recent visit by senior NHS health sector... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 November 2017»

Friday 24 November 2017Quick Read

Inpatient falls continue to be the single major serious adverse events (SAE) reported by the Canterbury DHB for the... read more about Serious Adverse Events 2016/17»

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Monday 20 November 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates looks ahead to Disability Pride Week. We examine the success of... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 November 2017»

Wednesday 15 November 2017Quick Read

Canterbury Health System is getting behind World Antibiotics Awareness Week and you should too – antibiotic... read more about Canterbury supports WHO call to handle antibiotics with care»

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Monday 13 November 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates congratulates the winners of the recent Quality Awards and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 November 2017»

Tuesday 7 November 2017Quick Read

With the launch of Patient Safety Week, Cantabrians with prescribed medication are being encouraged to ensure they can... read more about Learn more about your meds for Patient Safety Week 2017»

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Monday 6 November 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates focuses on mental health. We profile Patient Safety Week;... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 November 2017»

Sunday 5 November 2017Quick Read

WellNow Canterbury is our community health magazine which goes to every Canterbury mailbox twice a year. his spring... read more about WellNow Canterbury – Spring 2017»

Monday 30 October 2017Quick Read

In today's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates profiles Canterbury Health System's involvement in the upcoming... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 October 2017»

Thursday 26 October 2017Quick Read

Canterbury District Health Board and the creators of Cortex, Sense Medical are delighted to introduce the newest... read more about Cortex saving hundreds of hospital bed nights monthly»

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Tuesday 24 October 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates celebrates the elimination of measles and rubella in New... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 24 October 2017»

Monday 16 October 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Acting Chief Executive Mary Gordon highlights the benefits to the Canterbury DHB of... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 October 2017»

Monday 9 October 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates urges people to take time to connect with nature to mark Mental... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 October 2017»

Tuesday 3 October 2017Quick Read

It's gardening season in the garden city – time to reach for the spade, the wheelbarrow, the gloves, the face mask... read more about Legionnaire’s Season»

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Monday 2 October 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates reflects on the benefits of working closely with the West... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 October 2017»

Monday 25 September 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates shares positive feedback for staff from the mother of a young... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 September 2017»

Monday 18 September 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates shares what happened at the latest senior medical officer... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 September 2017»

Monday 11 September 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates encourages staff to learn from their mistakes and highlights... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 September 2017»

Monday 4 September 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update Chief Executive David Meates shares the details of an international report encouraging other... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 September 2017»

Monday 28 August 2017Quick Read

In this week's CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates demystifies some of the recent commentary around Canterbury... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 August 2017»