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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 66]
Chch Party Patient Update – 9 May 2007
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 1:26 pm | Canterbury DHB
The condition of the five patients that were in Christchurch Hospital yesterday, after Saturday night's party, is as follows: More >>
CDHB patient update
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 10:21 am | Canterbury District Health Board
The condition of the five patients in Christchurch Hospital after Saturday night's party is as follows: More >>
Efforts to Avert Strike Fail
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 9:25 am | Canterbury District Health Board
Efforts to avert the laboratory workers strike have failed with a mediator adjourning talks this afternoon between the laboratory workers’ union and DHBs due to the significant gap between parties. More >>
Smile for Life
Friday, 5 May 2006, 1:41 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
The Canterbury District Health Board takes seriously its mission to improve, promote and protect the health of the people in the community. Its Community & Public Health Division and Community & School Dental teams are preparing to launch the latest oral ... More >>
New Appointment for Canterbury DHB
Monday, 20 March 2006, 10:36 am | Canterbury District Health Board
The Canterbury District Health Board is pleased to announce it has appointed Mark Leggett as its new General Manager Medical/Surgical. Mark plans to take up his position, based at Christchurch Hospital, on 19 June 2006. More >>
CDHB Recognised In Energy Management Awards
Thursday, 9 March 2006, 4:15 pm | Canterbury DHB
A Christchurch Hospital energy management project has won the Canterbury District Health Board a highly commended award at the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) “Energywise” Awards 2006. More >>
Statement From The Parents Of Mark Hateley
Monday, 30 January 2006, 10:16 am | Canterbury DHB
Prepared statement from Russell and Shirley Hateley, parents of Mark Hateley “On behalf of Mark, we would like to express our sincere thanks to those who have made contact with us about our son and expressed concern for his condition since his fall ... More >>
Condition Of Australian Climber From Mt Cook
Monday, 23 January 2006, 11:08 am | Canterbury DHB
Mark Hateley, the climber, who was airlifted off Mt Cook and transported to Christchurch Hospital by Westpac Rescue helicopter, remains in a serious but stable condition today. More >>
Update On Hepatitis ‘A’ Cases In Christchurch
Friday, 20 January 2006, 3:51 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
No new cases of ‘Hepatitis A’ have been identified in the results of those tested in the Christchurch child care centre outbreak. The Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury Dr Mel Brieseman said today this was good news. More >>
Update On Hepatitis ‘A’ Cases In Christchurch
Tuesday, 17 January 2006, 6:17 pm | Canterbury DHB
A total of 23 cases of ‘Hepatitis A’ have now been notified to the Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury since Boxing Day 2005 and 3 cases prior to Christmas. More >>
Update On Hepatitis ‘A’ Cases In Christchurch
Friday, 13 January 2006, 4:38 pm | Canterbury DHB
A total of 14 cases of Hepatitis A have now been notified to the Medical Officer of Health since Boxing Day. More >>
Hepatitis ‘A’ Cases In Christchurch
Monday, 9 January 2006, 4:36 pm | Canterbury DHB
Seven cases of ‘Hepatitis A’ have been notified to the Medical Officer of Health since Christmas. Although there are associations between some of these cases there is as yet, no indication of a common source of the disease. None of these cases have ... More >>
Shana Ferris Birth In Car Park
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 5:53 pm | Canterbury DHB
The occurrence on the morning of 7 December 2005 concerning Shana Ferris having difficulty gaining access to Christchurch Women's Hospital and giving birth to her new son Te Ahu is of concern to Christchurch Women’s Hospital. More >>
MRSA At Christchurch Women’s Hospital
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 2:15 pm | Canterbury DHB
A variant of the common bacteria staphylococcus aureus has been identified at Christchurch Women’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with four babies returning positive swab results and although it has been colloquially described as a ‘superbug’ there ... More >>
West Coast Incident
Friday, 2 December 2005, 4:48 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
The General Manager of Mental Health Services for the Canterbury District Health Board, Vince Barry has confirmed today that an individual has been admitted to Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch following an incident at Arthur’s Pass late yesterday. More >>
Six CDHB Finalists in National Health Awards
Friday, 25 November 2005, 4:15 pm | Canterbury DHB
Canterbury District Health Board has six finalists in the 2006 National Health & Innovation Awards. Making the announcement, the General Manager of Hospital & Specialist Service Jock Muir said it was ‘simply fantastic’ to have so many finalists in the ... More >>
Drinkers Advised To ‘Get Into It, Not Out Of It’
Thursday, 24 November 2005, 4:56 pm | Canterbury DHB
Today marks the launch of a South Island wide campaign that aims to support bars becoming safer and more social places to drink and less tolerant of drunks. More >>
First Canterbury Baby Joins Immunisation Register
Monday, 21 November 2005, 4:11 pm | Canterbury DHB
Jasper Timothy O’Loughlin, who was born at Christchurch Women’s Hospital at 1.31am today, is a history maker. More >>
New Diabetes & Home Dialysis Training Centre
Monday, 31 October 2005, 12:38 am | Canterbury DHB
The Canterbury District Health Board has begun construction of the new Diabetes & Home Dialysis Training Centre on the Christchurch Hospital extended campus of St Asaph Street. More >>
Patient Condition of Bruce Cox
Thursday, 13 October 2005, 12:01 am | Canterbury DHB
The yachtsman rescued yesterday, Mr Bruce Cox is in a fairly comfortable position in Christchurch Hospital. More >>
