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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 53]
Canterbury had record number of Legionnaires cases in 2010
Friday, 14 January 2011, 10:35 am | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury had a record 62 cases of Legionnaires’ disease last year, 22 of which were in December alone – the highest number ever in a month. The spike is prompting Canterbury District Health Board to heighten warnings about the dangers associated ... More >>
Canterbury Dental Health Services calls for fluoridation
Wednesday, 12 January 2011, 3:42 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury’s head of Dental Health Services says a Ministry of Health report on oral health in New Zealand highlights the growing need to fluoridate the region’s drinking water. More >>
Call in Canterbury to Fluoridate Water
Tuesday, 11 January 2011, 3:46 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury’s head of Dental Health Services says a Ministry of Health report on oral health in New Zealand highlights the growing need to fluoridate the region’s drinking water. More >>
Algal Bloom in Lake Forsyth/Wairewa
Tuesday, 11 January 2011, 10:01 am | Canterbury District Health Board
The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health Board has issued another health warning after more potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Forsyth/Wairewa. More >>
Normal to feel anxious or stressed from the aftershocks
Monday, 27 December 2010, 5:12 pm | Canterbury DHB
It is normal to feel anxious or stressed from the recent aftershocks The Canterbury District Health Board is reminding people that it is normal to feel anxious or stressed as a result of the violent aftershocks that have hit Christchurch since early on ... More >>
Hospital’s Emergency Department for emergencies only
Sunday, 26 December 2010, 7:09 pm | Canterbury DHB
Please keep Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department for emergencies only The public is being reminded to keep Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department for emergencies only, following an influx in people with non-serious injuries who ... More >>
Algal Bloom in Selwyn River
Friday, 24 December 2010, 11:24 am | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury health authorities have issued a warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) was found in the Selwyn River/Waikirikiri at Glentunnel camp site. More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn River
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 3:14 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury health authorities have issued a warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) was found in the Selwyn River/Waikirikiri at Glentunnel camp site. More >>
Canterbury Mothers wanted to attend Maternity Workshop
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 4:02 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Listening to what parents and whānau feel about maternity services in the region will be the focus of a workshop the Canterbury District Health Board is planning for early next year. The three-hour workshop is designed to gain input from mothers, ... More >>
Virologist receives double international recognition
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 10:03 am | Canterbury District Health Board
World renowned clinical virologist Lance Jennings has received double international recognition for his life-time contribution to science relating to pathology. More >>
Fresh Future cheque presentation
Monday, 13 December 2010, 4:26 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB)’s Children’s Health division has gratefully received a cheque for $75,000 as their share of this year’s Fresh Future Appeal funds. More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashley and Waipara Rivers
Friday, 10 December 2010, 7:56 pm | Canterbury DHB
Canterbury health authorities have issued a warning after water surveys of the Ashley and Waipara Rivers this week found high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria). Humans and animals, particularly dogs, should avoid the ... More >>
Fresh Future funds being presented to Christchurch Hospital
Monday, 6 December 2010, 12:57 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Christchurch Hospital will receive a cheque from the Fresh Future Appeal on Friday 10 December as its share of the 2010 appeal funds. The annual campaign, which has raised $3 million in the last three years for children’s wards around New Zealand ... More >>
Maternity open day
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 4:14 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Rangiora Hospital is holding an open afternoon next week to promote its recently refurbished primary birthing unit – that’s been made possible thanks to Canterbury District Health Board and community funders. More >>
Canterbury DHB Health Target Results Stunning
Saturday, 27 November 2010, 5:54 pm | Canterbury DHB
Canterbury DHB Health Target Results Stunning – Chief Executive Amid the impact of Canterbury’s September 4 earthquake on health staff and services, the Canterbury District Health Board (Canterbury DHB) has once again performed exceptionally against ... More >>
Bruce Matheson appointed chair of the Canterbury DHB
Monday, 22 November 2010, 3:32 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Today the Health Minister, Tony Ryall announced the appointment of Bruce Matheson as the new Chair of the Canterbury District Health Board, replacing Alister James. More >>
Canterbury DHB on neurosurgery
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 12:50 pm | Canterbury DHB
Commenting on the decision released today by the Acting Director-General of Health, Andrew Bridgman re the structure of the South Island neurosurgery services, Canterbury District Health Board chief executive, David Meates says, “we are pleased to see ... More >>
Statement on Industrial Dispute
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:08 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
On 19 October, the day Canterbury experienced a 5.0 aftershock, the New Zealand Medical Laboratory Workers Union (NZMLWU) advised the Canterbury District Health Board that they will take industrial action from 8:00am November 3 to 8:00am November 9. More >>
Medical Officer Advises Against Water Sports
Sunday, 3 October 2010, 1:45 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
Following the latest water quality testing undertaken by Environment Canterbury, CDHB’s Community and Public Health division advises residents that no water sports should be undertaken inthe Avon-Heathcote Estuary at any time. More >>
Message from Canterbury District Health Board
Saturday, 18 September 2010, 11:26 am | Canterbury District Health Board
None of us will forget the last two weeks and while the impact of the Saturday 4 September earthquake will continue for some time, our health services are now close to their normal level of activity. At today’s Board meeting, it was a time to reflect ... More >>
