The Canterbury District Health Board has welcomed the Government’s green light to move to the next phase of the redevelopment plans over the next six months for Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals.
 

The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health Board have issued a health warning after potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) were found in the Waipara River at the Teviotdale Bridge.
 

It will soon be “All Happening” across Canterbury District Heath Board when the first in a series of major building projects get underway this summer. 
 

Services at Akaroa Hospital to be Moved for Temporary Repair Work

The Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) has been advised to temporarily relocate services and staff from Akaroa Hospital, following external structural engineering assessments.
 

Southern Community Laboratories has been awarded the contract to partner Canterbury Health Laboratories to deliver an integrated laboratory service in Canterbury, with effect from April 1, 2012.
 

Today (December 9, 2011) the Canterbury District Health Board held a Special Meeting to consider who should be the preferred provider for the new community laboratory contracts for Canterbury.
 

Canterbury District Health Board’s child health division receives generous donation

Canterbury District Health Board's child health division gratefully received a cheque for $64,485 this week as its share of this year’s Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal funds.
 

Healthy Christchurch turns 10

Ten years of working together to improve and promote the health of Cantabrians was celebrated at a Healthy Christchurch hui today.
 

Ashburton Hospital Buildings to be closed following Engineering Assessments

Late yesterday Canterbury District Health Board  was advised by its external structural engineers that two buildings on CDHB’s Ashburton Hospital campus have been assessed as having high seismic risk because of their construction being from unreinforced masonry.
 

The Canterbury Health System has made strong progress against the Health Targets in Quarter 1, despite ongoing quake-related challenges and two significant snow events during the quarter.
 

White Ribbon Ride to visit Christchurch Hospital

To mark White Ribbon Day, the White Ribbon Ride will visit Christchurch and Christchurch Women’s Hospitals today (November 25, 2011).
 

Canterbury Paediatric Registrar wins Australasian gold medal

Canterbury District Health Board paediatric registrar Andrew Dodgshun has won a gold medal for the highest overall performance in the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Fellowship (FRACP) exams in paediatrics.
 

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board is advising people to avoid using the estuary north of Penguin Street until Saturday.
 

The coastline from Amberley to Birdlings Flat in Canterbury is closed to shellfishing after harmful toxins were detected in shellfish monitored in the area.
 

Waterways cleared of sewer overflows

The Avon and Heathcote rivers and estuary have been re-opened for recreational use following the completion of work to repair earthquake-damaged sewer pipes.
 

Call your GP: It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3

Canterbury District Health Board is encouraging people to call their family doctor when they are unwell.
 

Canterbury’s newest Linear Accelerator was officially opened in Christchurch today.
 

Thanks to the fundraising efforts of a Christchurch couple, families now have access to beautifully refurbished rooms at Christchurch Women’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where they can find comfort when they visit their babies.
 

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board have issued a health warning this week after toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) were found in Lake Forsyth/ Te Wairewa.  
 

Primary Health Organisation - level population data shows the number of people enrolled at a general practice has fallen less than two percent – or 8312 people since February 2011. 
 

CDHB backs recommendation for laboratories

Canterbury District Health Board has backed a recommendation to work towards a partnership with one hospital laboratory and one community laboratory.
 

Canterbury District Health Board is confident North Canterbury women have the right level of midwifery support, based within their own community.
 

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board is reminding people to avoid beaches and rivers, following the heavy rain that fell across the region earlier this week.
 

The Canterbury District Health Board is introducing a simple, cost-neutral infection control practice in all of its facilities using a colour coding system for pillows. 
 

The Canterbury District Health Board has this week launched its “5 Moments for Hand Hygiene” campaign in health care facilities across the Canterbury region.
 

A new way of sharing health information will be introduced in Canterbury later this month.

Called the Shared Care Record View or eSCRV for short, the system takes certain patient information and makes it available to authorised doctors, nurses and pharmacists providing care for the same patient, instead of having to record it separately each time.
 

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is the first in New Zealand to begin medical diagnostic testing of bacteria and yeasts with revolutionary microbiology equipment.

The team in the CHL Microbiology Laboratory have begun using a MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time of flight mass spectrometry) for the identification of bacteria and yeasts on all suitable medical diagnostic samples entering the laboratory.
 

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning for Scarborough Beach, following recent notification of a localised breakage in the sewerage system in the area.

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink says water at this beach is now unsuitable for recreational use and the area is now closed to recreational use.
 

The Canterbury District Health board is delighted the Ministers of Health and Economic Development have approved the establishment and funding of the New Zealand Health Innovation hub.

The Hub will involve a small team of clinical leaders and commercialisation experts, based in Canterbury and the three metro Auckland District Health Boards. Dr Helen Lunt has been appointed as Canterbury’s Clinical Director Innovation to lead the southern arm.
 

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health Division has been notified of a confirmed case of measles in Christchurch.

The case is a student at Canterbury University who became unwell last week and had contact with other people at Canterbury University and in the Riccarton community while infectious.
 

Canterbury Health Laboratories is leading the way in monitoring of patients on blood clot prevention medication Warfarin.

Patients in Canterbury are being offered increased access to point of care testing in the community for monitoring of Warfarin use.
 

An extended after-hours health care service for Waimakariri residents is being piloted by the Canterbury District Health Board following discussions with the local St John and General Practice teams.

The pilot will begin Monday, September 12, 2011.
 

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has lifted the health warning at Christchurch beaches but warnings for the Estuary/Ihutai and the Avon/Otakaro and Heathcote/Opawaho rivers remain in place.
 

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) Microbiology is trialling a new testing method for identifying active Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections that may lead to the development of cervical cancer.
 

The Canterbury Health System continues to perform well across all services despite ongoing disruptions caused by earthquakes and snow this year.
 

Canterbury Health Laboratories has introduced a new test to help improve the way patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) receive treatment from their neurologists – both here in New Zealand and Australia.
 

Women in the Canterbury region are being urged to use September – Cervical Screening Awareness Month – as a prompt to take control of their own health.
 

The Canterbury Health System is helping children living in the eastern suburbs smile with improved access to better dental care.
 

Recreational fishermen are being warned to avoid fishing the lower reaches of the Waimakariri after heavy rain or snow fall.
 

A Canterbury Health Laboratories’ microbiologist is leading the laboratory component of the biggest study in medical history on childhood pneumonia.
 

Canterbury children having their B4 School Check will now get a free the WotWots book and sticker, thanks to a partnership between the Ministry of Health and Pukeko Pictures.
 

A major global study into the deadly risks associated with snoring is still calling for more New Zealanders to volunteer in the study so it can reach its target of 5,000 patients worldwide.
 

Plan to enlarge Acute Medical Assessment Unit and move Outpatients Department

The Canterbury Health System is working towards having most General Medicine services back to one site after they were split between The Princess Margaret Hospital and Christchurch Hospital following the February 22 earthquake.
 

Canterbury District Health Board and Orion Health Partner in Unique Relationship

Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and Orion Health Ltd., a leading developer and supplier of healthcare software globally, have formed a strategic partnership that will see CDHB clinicians and other staff working alongside Orion Health’s software developers to advance healthcare technology innovation.
 

Dunedin teenager Austin Haig was told the chances of him ever being able to walk again were slim to none.
 

The Canterbury DHB’s HEHA (Healthy Eating Healthy Action) team is now re-inviting applicants to apply for health funding for projects for Pacific communities.
 

Christchurch whitebaiters are being warned against fishing in or around the Avon/ Otakaro River, Heathcote/ Opawaho River or Avon-Heathcote/ Otakaro-Opawaho Estuary/Ihutai this season because of sewage contamination.
 

Community and Public Health have confirmed the South Island patients with meningococcal disease are either recovering well or have completely recovered.
 

The first part of independent research into what services supporting vulnerable people have learned from the September and February earthquakes was announced yesterday.
 

Christchurch Hospital is the first hospital in Australasia to purchase a special machine expected to greatly improve the care of patients with neurological conditions.
 

The Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal kicks off this week to raise funds for children’s wards in hospitals around the country.
 

Hundreds of newborn baby beanies have flooded Christchurch Women’s Hospital following a nationwide appeal to get the public knitting every newborn baby a woollen beanie this winter.
 

Contents of time capsule revealed

A piece of Canterbury’s nursing history was revealed today when a time capsule, found during the demolition of Hagley Hostel in Christchurch, was opened.
 

A piece of Canterbury’s nursing history will be revealed when a time capsule, found during the demolition of Hagley Hostel in Christchurch, is opened.
 

Canterbury District Health Board has cancelled all elective surgery and outpatient clinics at Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals tomorrow morning – only some urgent cases (such as cancer surgery) are going ahead.  Those patients whose surgery is proceeding are being contacted.
 

Leading Transformation is the theme of the Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) Conference, being held tomorrow and Friday.
 

Christchurch Hospital researcher one step away from being able to create human bowel

Christchurch Hospital’s Department of Paediatric Surgery has become the first in the world to create contracting smooth muscle bowel cells, taking scientific medicine one step closer to being able to create a functioning human small intestine.
 

Canterbury District Health Board wants every baby born this winter to get a woollen beanie when they leave Christchurch Women’s Hospital or a primary care birthing unit.
 

Gracie Nichols’ brush with death has inspired her pursue a career in health and make a generous donation to those who helped save her life.
 

A Canterbury District Health Board employee has raised more than $20,000 for the Red Cross 2011 Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
 

A unique collaboration between the Canterbury health sector and tertiary education institutions has been given the seal of approval.
 

Time is running out for people who are eligible to get their free influenza vaccination.
 

Keeping older people healthy and independent in their own homes for longer, with more health care provided in or as close to their homes as possible, is a key focus for Canterbury health services.
 

A proposal released to staff and unions today outlines a change in focus for Canterbury Adult Mental Health Services, in line with developments around the country.
 

Teamwork and careful planning has lead to a dramatic reduction in waiting times for outpatient angiograms at Christchurch Hospital.
 

Boil water notice lifted across Christchurch

Christchurch’s reticulated water supply is now safe to drink but people are urged to continue to boil drinking water from all other sources.
 

Health officials are warning the risk of a gastroenteritis outbreak is extremely high following Monday’s (June 13, 2011) earthquakes and aftershocks.
 

More than 55 people gathered at Hagley Park at the weekend to take part in a special walk to acknowledge their efforts towards a more active and healthier lifestyle.
 

Smokefree promoters are concerned more Cantabrians have taken up smoking again and fewer are trying to quit in the wake of the February earthquakes.
 

Late yesterday the DHB was advised by its external structural engineers that as a result of their invasive assessment inspection (which involved removing sections of ceiling panels) the building occupied by Maintenance and Clinical Engineering at 45 St Asaph Street requires remedial work to ensure it remains safe for occupation. 
 

The just-released 2010-2011 Quarter Three Performance Summary shows that the Canterbury health system has exceeded in several of the National Health Targets.
 

Two devastating earthquakes have not stopped the Canterbury District Health Board from staying focused on delivering a full range of health services to its community including electives.
 

A Christchurch school bus company is doing its bit to keep Canterbury kids and their own staff well this winter.
 

Wards move to TPMH as part of earthquake recovery - May 4, 2011

The February 22 earthquake significantly impacted Canterbury’s health system and a number of changes are happening to sustain services and keep people healthy this winter.
 

Boil water notice lifted across Christchurch

The boil water notice that has been in place across Christchurch since the February 22 earthquake has today (April 8) been lifted by the National Controller of Civil Defence John Hamilton.
 

Guidelines Developed to Prioritise People Needing Aged Residential Care

Following the 22 February earthquake and subsequent loss of over 600 rest home beds in Canterbury, Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) has been working with an expert panel of people from across the aged care sector to develop a set of guidelines to help determine who will have priority for the limited number of rest home beds in the region.
 

Free flu vaccines for more Cantabrians this year – new to under 18s

Canterbury has taken plenty of knocks in the last six months and health leaders are encouraging Cantabrians to get vaccinated against the flu to stay strong through this winter period.
 

Hand- made gifts, sent from the Assistant Governor Debra Bell on behalf of the Rotorua Sunrise Rotary Club, brightened up the lives of several Christchurch Hospital patients seriously injured in the February 22 earthquake.
 

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health Division has been notified of three confirmed cases of measles in Christchurch this month.
 

Health Warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at Akaroa Main Beach and Glen Bay

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in consecutive samples taken by Environment Canterbury community volunteers from Akaroa at the main beach and Glen Bay.   
 

Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Waimakariri River

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in consecutive samples taken from the Waimakariri River at the boat ramp. 
 

The Community and Public Health Division of Canterbury District Health Board is warning travellers who arrived in Christchurch on Monday, January 31, on a Pacific Blue flight from Melbourne may have been exposed to measles.
 

Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality after Rainfall

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in consecutive samples taken from Okains Bay estuary.
 

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning following ongoing high levels of faecal bacteria in samples taken from sites along the Ashburton/ Hakatere River.
 

Canterbury health authorities have issued a further warning after ongoing water surveys of the Ashley River this week found high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) at another site on the Ashley River.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.