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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 32]
Christchurch Hospital’s Riverside entrance closes
Tuesday, 14 October 2014, 12:57 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
From 6am tomorrow (Wednesday October 15, 2014), the Riverside entrance will be closed to allow work to get under way for the new Acute Services Building to be built on the Christchurch Hospital site. More >>
Free public wifi at CHCH Hospital
Tuesday, 14 October 2014, 12:55 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Patients and visitors at Christchurch Hospital can now stay connected wirelessly free of charge. David Meates, Canterbury DHB chief executive says it is great to be able to offer people coming to the hospital access to free Wi-Fi. More >>
Christchurch Hospital’s Riverside entrance closes
Friday, 10 October 2014, 5:19 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
From 6am on Wednesday October 15, 2014, the Riverside entrance will be closed to allow work to get under way for the new Acute Services Building to be built on the Christchurch Hospital site. More >>
It’s all happening at Christchurch Hospital – from next week
Friday, 26 September 2014, 12:17 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
With the appointment of Schick Contracting and Cartage to carry out site preparation work within the Christchurch hospital grounds, the public can expect to see some changes around Christchurch Hospital over the coming weeks. More >>
Canterbury nephrologist Nick Cross leading National Service
Friday, 19 September 2014, 10:35 am | Canterbury DHB
Dr Nick Cross has been appointed Clinical Director of the National Renal Transplantation Service and chaired the service’s first meeting on Wednesday (September 17, 2014). More >>
Dementia care Canterbury, World Alzheimer’s Day
Friday, 19 September 2014, 10:32 am | Canterbury DHB
World Alzheimer’s Day - 21 September 2014: Dementia care Canterbury going from strength to strength More >>
Christchurch Communication Festival
Wednesday, 17 September 2014, 2:38 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
A free community concert, aimed at raising awareness about the challenges faced by adults with communication disorders, is being held at Cashmere High School Performing Arts Centre next month (1-2pm, Friday, October 3). More >>
Health warning for a North Canterbury lagoon
Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 4:54 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning for a North Canterbury lagoon after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found. More >>
Graduate nurse heads back to where it all started
Monday, 8 September 2014, 12:55 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Twenty-two-years ago a tiny Caitlin Cowan was just starting out life at home after spending the first three months of it in Christchurch Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). More >>
Patients surveyed on their experience of hospital
Friday, 5 September 2014, 3:06 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury DHB is encouraging people to respond to a new survey asking for feedback on their stay in hospital. A random selection of people in the Canterbury DHB region who spent at least one night in hospital from 4 to 17 August have been sent an invitation ... More >>
Cute farm animals can pose real health risks
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 3:14 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
People are being urged to take extra care around calves, lambs and other new born farm animals this Spring. Dr Alistair Humphrey, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, says serious diseases can be caught from farm animals. "Farm animals may look ... More >>
City whitebaiters need to be cautious this season
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 3:10 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Christchurch whitebaiters are being reminded of the ongoing water quality issues with the Avon /Ōtākaro and the Heathcote /Ōpāwaho rivers in Christchurch this whitebait season. Dr Ramon Pink, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, says although ... More >>
Performance in primary health targets almost doubles
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 1:26 pm | Canterbury DHB
MEDIA RELEASE August 26, 2014 Performance in primary health targets almost doubles in past year The Canterbury District Health Board’s performance against its toughest health targets have paid off with an almost 40 percent increase over the past year. ... More >>
Get immunised now and avoid flu stopping you this spring
Friday, 15 August 2014, 10:15 am | Canterbury DHB
Time is running out to get a free flu vaccination for those who are eligible. Act now and avoid flu putting a dent in your spring plans but remember free flu vaccinations are only available to those who are eligible until the end of this month August 31. ... More >>
Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal
Thursday, 7 August 2014, 12:55 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Regan Austin (left) Area Champion for Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal and Store Manager for Countdown, Eastgate and Yolanne Savage (right) also from Countdown with Sara Collins and her daughter Maddie who has Nephrotic Syndrome FSGS. More >>
Hawkins awarded Stage One contract for Rangiora Health Hub
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:49 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Hawkins awarded Stage One contract for foundation work of Rangiora Health Hub Hawkins Constructions has begun work on the Rangiora Health Hub after winning the contract for the foundation work, which is Stage One of the multi-million dollar project. ... More >>
Canterbury DHB Closes Allan Bean Centre Due to Quake Damage
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 12:36 pm | Canterbury DHB
Canterbury District Health Board received a verbal report from its engineers on Tuesday, resulting in the closure of the Allan Bean Centre on the Burwood Health Campus because of quake damage. More >>
Flu vaccinations available until August 31
Monday, 21 July 2014, 11:42 am | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury District Health Board says it’s great news that flu vaccinations are now available until 31 August. They are free for pregnant women, people 65 and over and those with chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, mental ... More >>
First Diabetes Nurse Specialist qualified to prescribe
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 10:42 am | Canterbury District Health Board
With 20 years’ experience under her belt, Diabetes Nurse Specialist Lupesiliva ‘Lupe’ Tu’ulua is now able to prescribe for her patients. More >>
Still time to get your flu shot and avoid an awful August
Friday, 4 July 2014, 3:53 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Still time to get your flu shot and avoid an awful August July 4 , 2014 Cantabrians are being encouraged to get immunised now before it’s too late. Influenza infections often peak in August in New Zealand and getting vaccinated now could spare you an ... More >>
