Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories

These stories sourced from Canterbury Health System staff relate to the 22 February 2011 earthquake and acknowledge and demonstrate the exemplary way people in the Canterbury Health System reacted on that day and in the days that followed. Wherever possible permission has been sought for the use of the stories and images directly from the people who appear or feature in them.

Last updated
10:43pm 6th November 2017
Type
Collection
Identifier
qsr-collection:17138

Contains 51 items


Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 37: Student nurse on a mission
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 37: Student nurse on a mission
An earthquake memories story from Josie Butler, student nurse, titled, "Student nurse on a mission".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 38: A very sobering thought
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 38: A very sobering thought
An earthquake memories story from Phil Schroeder, General Practitioner at Rolleston, titled, "A very sobering thought".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 39: An unforgettable day
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 39: An unforgettable day
An earthquake memories story from Niall Hamilton, Medical Registrar, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "An unforgettable day".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 40: Red crosses for a good cause
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 40: Red crosses for a good cause
An earthquake memories story from Paula Thompson, Clinical Coder, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Red crosses for a good cause".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 41: Hospital chaplains worked alongside medical comrades
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 41: Hospital chaplains worked alongside medical comrades
An earthquake memories story from Hilary Barlow, Christchurch Women's Hospital Chaplain, titled, "Hospital chaplains worked alongside medical comrades".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 42: All hands on deck
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 42: All hands on deck
An earthquake memories story from Sue Gillan, Personal Assistant to General Manager Older Person's, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The Princess Margaret Hospital, titled, "All hands on deck".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 43: Operated 24/7
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 43: Operated 24/7
An earthquake memories story from Kevin Taylor, Quality and Business Development Labs Management, Canterbury Health Laboratories, titled, "Operated 24/7".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 44: Tears of relief
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 44: Tears of relief
An earthquake memories story from Sarah Carnoutsos, Canterbury Health Laboratories Community Liaison Representative, titled, "Tears of relief".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 45: We watched it all unfolding
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 45: We watched it all unfolding
An earthquake memories story from Susan Kovacs, Mental Health GP Liaison, Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation, titled, "We watched it all unfolding".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 46: Clear heads on strong shoulders
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 46: Clear heads on strong shoulders
An earthquake memories story from Mike Ardagh, Medical Specialist, Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Clear heads on strong shoulders".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 47: Pretty harrowing on so many levels
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 47: Pretty harrowing on so many levels
An earthquake memories story from Samantha Burke, Director of Midwifery, titled, "Pretty harrowing on so many levels".
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 48: You don't see that everyday
Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 48: You don't see that everyday
An earthquake memories story from Mike Corboy, Electrician, The Princess Margaret Hospital Maintenance, titled, "You don't see that everyday".