Forté News
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.
16th March 2022
COVID-19 Update from Forté Health
Forté Health has updated its COVID-19 testing requirements, with all patients now required to self-administer a RAT test prior to arrival at Forté Health. If you're coming to Forté Health please check our COVID-19 Requirements page prior to your surgery.
7th March 2022
Forté Health achieves top marks from auditors
Forté Health is once again setting the standard for hospital care in Christchurch – achieving an extended four-year certification from the Ministry of Health.
20th February 2022
Stop the talk and step up to the global crisis that is not Covid-19
Christchurch urologist, and one of Forté Health's founding surgeons, Stephen Mark urges the health sector not to forget about the crisis that’s been described as ‘code red for humanity’ in this personal opinion piece.
24th January 2022
COVID-19 - Level Red at Forté Health
Implementing visitor restrictions and the requirement to wear surgical masks are the key changes at Forté Health as the country moves into Red in the Government’s ‘traffic light’ system for COVID-19.
21st January 2022
Passion project sees Forté’s uniforms upcycled
Handmade patient bags can now be found hanging from the beds at Forté Hospital, thanks to a sustainability initiative from one of its own.
22nd December 2021
Christmas at Forté Health – hours and availability
The Forté Health team is taking a break, with Forté Hospital closing on 23 December for the Christmas break. The hospital will re-open for surgery on Tuesday 11 January. Click for more details.
2nd December 2021
COVID-19 - Level Orange at Forté Health
The removal of visitor restrictions is one of the key changes at Forté Health, following the introduction of the Government’s ‘traffic light’ system for COVID-19.
16th November 2021
NZ's first net carbon zero hospital unveiled
Forté Hospital has been named New Zealand’s first Toitū net carbon zero certified hospital.
15th August 2019
Have your say - patient satisfaction survey
How did we do? If you've been to Forté recently, please complete this survey and let us know how it went.
14th October 2021
From waste to WOW – Forté’s Wearable Arts takes centre stage again
Five stunning garments took to the runway this month, as Forté Health held its second-ever Wearable Arts Awards..
14th September 2021
The innovative new ear surgery only at Forté Hospital
It’s a common ear complaint for which Tom Kuruvilla has crafted a unique solution, meaning most of his patients are home by the end of the day – and back surfing just a few weeks later!