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Canterbury DHB
CDHB
Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is a Christchurch, New Zealand based hospital and healthcare provider for the
Canterbury region of New Zealand. Our region extends from Kekerengu in the North, to Rangitata in the South and Arthurs Pass in the West and comprises the six Territorial Local Authorities of Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Christchurch City, Selwyn and Ashburton.
We collaborate with other health and disability organisations, stakeholders and our community to decide what health and disability services are needed and how to best use the funding we receive from Government to improve, promote and protect the health, wellbeing and independence of our population.
At the Canterbury DHB, our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Canterbury.
Canterbury DHB - Latest News [Page 14]
Update from Christchurch Hospital
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 5:07 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
28 people who were injured in Friday’s shootings are still in Christchurch Hospital, with six remaining in critical condition in intensive care . One more person was well enough to be discharged from hospital with appropriate community supports, and ... More >>
Measles continues to spread in Canterbury
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 2:22 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
The number of measles cases in Canterbury has risen to 34, with a further five cases under investigation. More >>
Update from Christchurch Hospital
Wednesday, 20 March 2019, 11:13 am | Canterbury District Health Board
29 people who were injured in the mosque attacks are still in Christchurch Hospital . Two have been well enough to go home since our last media bulletin on Monday afternoon, and they are being supported by family and friends. The Canterbury Health System ... More >>
Update from Christchurch Hospital re terror attack
Monday, 18 March 2019, 4:06 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
We currently have 31 patients who were injured in the mosque attacks in Christchurch Hospital. Two people were well enough to go home and have been discharged today. There are still 9 people in a critical condition in intensive care . More >>
Outpatient appointments going ahead as scheduled this week
Monday, 18 March 2019, 9:14 am | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury DHB is advising patients that all outpatient appointments are going ahead as usual this week. More >>
Update from Chch Hospital re patients from terror attack
Sunday, 17 March 2019, 3:29 pm | Canterbury DHB
We currently have 34 patients who were injured in the mosque attacks in Christchurch Hospital. More >>
Christchurch Hospital staff continue to care for 36 people
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 4:34 pm | Canterbury DHB
Media Update - Christchurch Hospital staff continue to care for 36 people injured in yesterday’s terror attack More >>
48 patients with gunshot wounds being treated
Friday, 15 March 2019, 7:30 pm | Canterbury DHB
Forty-eight patients, ranging from young children to adults with gunshot wounds are being treated at Christchurch Hospital. Injuries range from critical to minor. Additional patients with gunshot wounds presented to other health facilities in the community. More >>
CANCELLATION OF TODAY'S SCHEDULED CANTERBURY MEASLES
Friday, 15 March 2019, 4:02 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Apologies but due to an evolving emergency situation at the Christchurch Hospital campus, we are currently in lockdown and that is our priority for the time being. The number of measles cases has not increased since yesterday and still stands at ... More >>
Christchurch Hospital and Outpatients is in 'lock-down'
Friday, 15 March 2019, 3:07 pm | Canterbury DHB
All appointments have been cancelled this afternoon, and no staff or patients are to enter or leave the building. More >>
Canterbury Measles update: 28 cases + 12 under investigation
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 6:54 pm | Canterbury DHB
Canterbury Measles update – 28 cases and 12 under investigation The number of measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28, with 12 under investigation. More >>
Health warning removed for algal bloom in Waipara River
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 12:19 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Waipara River at Teviotdale. More >>
Measles vaccines arrive in Canterbury
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 5:59 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Eighteen thousand doses of the MMR vaccine arrived in Canterbury this morning, and another 9,000 doses are expected to arrive tomorrow. The Canterbury DHB is working with the Ministry of Health and PHARMAC on vaccine availability for priority groups. ... More >>
Twenty-five measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Monday, 11 March 2019, 9:58 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Twenty-five measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at twenty-five and is likely to rise further over the coming days and weeks. It can now be assumed that measles is circulating ... More >>
Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus
Friday, 8 March 2019, 4:47 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Pegasus. Recent water testing at Lake Pegasus has shown the quantity of potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic ... More >>
Fifteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Friday, 8 March 2019, 3:48 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Fifteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at fifteen and is likely to rise further over the coming days and weeks. It can now be assumed that measles is circulating widely ... More >>
Fourteen measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 5:28 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury now stands at fourteen and is likely to rise still further over the coming days and weeks. It can now be assumed that measles is circulating widely in our community. More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Otukaikino/Waimakariri
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 4:25 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near SH1 and Main North Road bridges More >>
Seven measles cases now confirmed in Canterbury
Monday, 4 March 2019, 3:26 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Two further cases of measles have been identified in Canterbury bringing the total of confirmed cases to seven. The two new cases are a preschool-age child and a woman in her 40s. Measles is a serious, highly infectious, potentially life-threatening ... More >>
Fifth measles case confirmed in Canterbury
Friday, 1 March 2019, 4:32 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
A fifth measles case has been confirmed in Canterbury – a pre-schooler from Rangiora. Four of the five confirmed cases are from Rangiora. Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink says this highlights the need for younger members of our community to ... More >>
