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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»

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Friday 24 September 2021Quick Read

As the Spring weather rolls in to Canterbury with the sun shining today and more good weather forecast for tomorrow, Te... read more about Cantabrians urged to ‘gear up’ against Legionella»

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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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Monday 20 September 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Canterbury is on track to reach half a million COVID-19 vaccination doses this week.... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 September 2021»

Monday 20 September 2021Quick Read

Comments to be attributed to Ralph La Salle, Acting Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response in Canterbury:... read more about Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available at The Princess Margaret Hospital from today, Monday 20 September»

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Sunday 19 September 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB does not charge for COVID-19 vaccinations. If anyone asks for money, it's a scam. Police have received... read more about Canterbury DHB does not charge for COVID-19 vaccinations. If anyone asks for money, it’s a scam.»

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Monday 13 September 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update It’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), and Peter is chatting to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 September 2021»

Tuesday 7 September 2021

  Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller:... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Delta Alert Level 2»

Tags Christchurch HospitalCoronavirusCOVID-19Health warningPatient SafetyVisiting hospital

Monday 6 September 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update This week as a potential change to our Alert Level looms, Peter recognises the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 September 2021»

Tuesday 31 August 2021

  Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3, visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities remains restricted to enable... read more about COVID-19 Alert Level 3 – access to healthcare and visitor restrictions in Canterbury»

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Monday 30 August 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update As most of the country prepares to move from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 we must... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 August 2021»

Friday 27 August 2021

Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, confirmed today that sadly a 21 year old died in... read more about Confirmed case of Meningococcal Disease in Canterbury»

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Monday 23 August 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update All focus is on our current lockdown and our rapid response and adjustment to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 August 2021»

Friday 20 August 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is preparing to pilot a drive-thru vaccination clinic in the Christchurch Arena car park on Sunday.... read more about Canterbury DHB to pilot drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers»

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Wednesday 18 August 2021Quick Read

General Practices, community pharmacies and Urgent Care Centres are all open but they will have some additional... read more about Accessing healthcare in Canterbury under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions»

Tags Christchurch HospitalCoronavirusCOVID-19EDGPHealth warningPatient SafetyVisiting hospital

Wednesday 18 August 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is advising people with acute ophthalmology (eye) conditions to still seek the care they need. In... read more about Care still available for patients with acute eye conditions, eye injection appointments still going ahead»

Tags Christchurch HospitalCoronavirusCOVID-19eyeHealth warningPatient SafetyVisiting hospital

Wednesday 18 August 2021

Canterbury DHB will reinstate its no-visitor policy across all facilities from 11:59 tonight (Tuesday 17 August 2021)... read more about Information for visitors and patients»

Tags Christchurch HospitalCoronavirusCOVID-19Health warningPatient SafetyVisiting hospital

Monday 16 August 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In this week’s update, as we host 430 Olympic athletes in our MIQ facilities,... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 August 2021»

Monday 9 August 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Peter offers his heartfelt thanks for the generous ‘Care for Coasters’ donations... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 August 2021»

Thursday 5 August 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Te... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere»

Tags Algal bloomCyanobacteriaWarning liftedWaterWater quality

Monday 2 August 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update Peter met with our clinical coders this week to celebrate the early completion of the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 August 2021»

Monday 2 August 2021Quick Read

Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department is extremely busy today and anyone presenting with a non-urgent... read more about Save Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department For Emergencies»

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Monday 26 July 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In today’s update, Canterbury DHB staff are honoured at the launch of the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 26 July 2021»

Monday 19 July 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In today’s update, Peter acknowledges the extraordinary work done by our people... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 July 2021»

Friday 16 July 2021Quick Read

“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as we head into the weekend.... read more about Keep ED for emergencies this weekend»

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Monday 12 July 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In this week’s update, Peter talks about the increasing demand on our three urgent... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 July 2021»

Monday 12 July 2021Quick Read

Following an increase in viral respiratory illness being seen in the community, Canterbury DHB has made changes to... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting as cases of respiratory illness rise in community»

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Friday 9 July 2021Quick Read

A common winter virus called RSV is currently spreading across New Zealand and making babies/pēpi sick. RSV is... read more about Help keep our tamariki well by keeping bugs like RSV away from babies/pēpi»

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Tuesday 6 July 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Pegasus... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus»

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Monday 5 July 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In today’s update Peter celebrates the fact that Māia Health Foundation is turning... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 July 2021»

Wednesday 30 June 2021Quick Read

Canterbury’s COVID-19 vaccination roll out is about to chalk up another major milestone with vaccinations starting on... read more about Vaccinations for Chatham Islanders to kick off tomorrow»

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Monday 28 June 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In this update Peter reminds us how important it is to scan in using the QR codes,... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 June 2021»

Monday 28 June 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warnings for the... read more about Health warnings removed for algal bloom at Coes Ford and Cust Main Drain»

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Monday 21 June 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In this update, in National Volunteer Week, Peter acknowledges the hundreds of... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 June 2021»

Monday 14 June 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In this update Peter warmly welcomes three new executive team members and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 June 2021»

Tuesday 8 June 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update In this update the focus is on tomorrow’s NZNO strike which will run for eight... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 8 June 2021»

Thursday 3 June 2021Quick Read

Canterbury DHB continues to progress COVID-19 vaccinations in Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities across the region,... read more about You’re never too old to get protected»

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Monday 31 May 2021Quick Read

In this edition of the CEO Update This week Peter talks about the wild weekend weather and reflects on his visit last... read more about CEO Update – Monday 31 May 2021»

Monday 31 May 2021

As flood waters have continued to rise in many areas throughout Canterbury, a number of drinking water supplies have... read more about Treat all flood water as contaminated & keep up to date on the safety of your drinking water»

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Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read

Having received an official strike notice in mid-May confirming that New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation nurses,... read more about Contingency Planning at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs for the 9 June NZNO strike well underway»

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