Canterbury District Health Board Stories

Kiwi Stories

Canterbury District Health Board stories

The implications of New Zealand’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Border curbs are set to reduce the risk of imported infections, but officials warn New Zealand must still bolster testing, tracing and isolation.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Green Party

Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies

Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017

Unified Communications

Creating digital healthcare reality with Canterbury DHB and HP

Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and HP are working together to explore innovations that can create a new reality for New Zealand healthcare.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015

Global Stories

Canterbury District Health Board stories

Health Technologies

Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare

Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Disaster Recovery

Preperations paid off

Despite facing unprecedented challenges from earthquakes, CDHB's CIO Chris Dever commends his IT team's resilience and seamless disaster response.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011