Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch

Christchurch Hospital is a hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the largest hospital in the South Island of New Zealand. History The government voted £1,500 to build a hospital in Christchurch in 1861. In 2009, a NZ$400 million proposal was made to replace some of the hospital buildings, including a new 450-bed hospital and a helipad. The construction was suppsoed to start in 2011 but was delayed after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. After the earthquake, the hospital took care of 164 people with serious injuries. The hospital also took care of 49 people after the Christchurch mosque shootings, 2 of the people died in the hospital. Notable people Courtney Nedwill (1837–1920), public health officer Catherine Stedman, professor of medicine Related pages Nurses' Memorial Chapel Princess Margaret Hospital, Christchurch References Other websites Christchurch Hospital at the Canterbury District Health Board