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Post earthquake situation update from Canterbury DHB
Post earthquake situation update from Canterbury DHB, 4.30pm Sunday 14 Feb
Following today's earthquakes, Canterbury District Health Board Chief Executive David Meates says people should check on their family and neighbours, particularly the elderly. Mr Meates says health board buildings have come through today's quake with reports of minor damage and further engineering inspections underway.
Burwood mums and babies who were in the Burwood Maternity Unit at the time of the first quake have been temporarily moved to other facilities as a precaution while that facility is checked. Any mums expecting to go to Burwood today or on Monday should check in with their midwife/LMC.
General Practices, pharmacies, after hours services and the hospital emergency department are operating as normal, with no increase in patient numbers at this point.
Community and public health have been in touch with local councils and advise that no damage has been reported to infrastructure such as water supply.
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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.
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