Forté News
21st March 2023
Forté wins prestigious health industry award for diabetes initiative
Forté has again taken out one of the top titles at the ‘Leaders in Quality’ Awards for its shared-care initiative for patients with diabetes.
12th January 2023
Forté’s Sustainability Superstars
The saying goes there’s no such thing as a bad idea, and it’s that kind of thinking that drives the success of Forté’s Sustainability Committee.
18th December 2022
Christmas at Forté Health
The Forté Hospital team will be taking a break from 23 December until 10 January. Please read here for more information.
21st November 2022
Forté Health smashes emissions targets years before deadline
Forté Health has reduced its carbon emissions by 15% in the last three years, shaving a quarter off its electricity usage in the process.
30th October 2022
Celebrating 45 years of service!
Nine Forté Health staff have been recognised for their service and success at a special function held earlier this month.
14th September 2022
Surgeries to proceed on Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
Forté Hospital will be open for surgery on Monday 26 September to enable patients to access scheduled treatments.
5th September 2022
Forté team out in force to support Māia Health Foundation’s child and youth mental health project
Kahurangi has been announced as the name of Canterbury’s new child and youth mental health outpatient facility – and the Forté Health team is delighted to stand alongside Māia to bring it to life.
8th August 2022
Supporting careers with real and relevant training – Forté’s industry-leading education portfolio
Debbie and Alice are two of Forté’s latest graduates – and the smiles say it all. “I’ve absolutely thrived on the training – it’s been amazing,” says Debbie.
26th July 2022
Important: Winter Health Update
With Influenza and other winter illnesses, including COVID-19, prevalent in the community we all need to take extra care to keep everyone safe. If you are scheduled for surgery at Forté Hospital please read this latest update.
15th June 2022
Forté responds to ever-changing diabetes care landscape
A Forté Health initiative that puts patients at the centre of their diabetes management has been praised by patients and staff.
3rd May 2022
Surgical milestone reached as HoLEPs hit 100!
Giovanni Losco is celebrating a milestone surgery, as he completes his 100th HoLEP operation – a modern surgical solution to a common complaint for men.
5th April 2022
Taking a break to support post-operative care
A new initiative at Forté Hospital to stop and pause during post-operative handover has been applauded by staff, anaesthetists and the Ministry of Health.