Health

Caregiver frustrated with health system

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

96-year-old mother misses out on cataract surgery again.

Health


New building and new approach to mental health in the Cook Islands

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend

The new Te Puna Tiaki – Wellness Unit at the Rarotonga Hospital will help alleviate some of the pressures on the mental health system in the island. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood speaks to Te Marae Ora clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong about why it’s so important.

Features


Strong opposition to vaping

Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Calls to restrict or ban access to e-cigarettes or ‘vaping products’ in the Cook Islands have intensified, as Australia announces major restrictions on the products.

Health


Nui Rarotonga for pregnant mothers

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Pregnant women can prepare better for their new babies thanks to the new Pregnancy Care Centre ‘Nui Rarotonga’ – a free community-based course focused on empowering women with knowledge and support about pregnancy, birth and baby’s arrival.

Health


Children’s dental clinic – first of its kind in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Oral health check-up for children can be less stressful and more friendly following the opening of a new children’s cubicle at the dental clinic in Tupapa.

Health


Cook Islands to host health conference

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands will host the upcoming Pasifika Medical Association Conference in September.

Health


Spike in influenza like illnesses no concern to authorities

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

A spike in influenza like illnesses does not appear to have authorities concerned as a date for the rollout of vaccines has been confirmed by Te Marae Ora.

Health


NCD awareness continues in the Pa Enua

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health says a total of 5500 people in the Cook Islands were diagnosed with non-communicable diseases as of 2021.

Health


Health briefs

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

No Leptospirosis cases

Health


Covid-19 ‘already’ under control

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Health secretary Bob Williams says Covid-19 is already under control.

Health


‘Atiu on the move’ – Te Marae Ora introduces healthy island programme

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

In a bid to create a healthy lifestyle on Atiu, Te Marae Ora and Aka’uka Time teamed up to introduce a week of fitness sessions through a dance fitness programme ‘Atiu on the move’.

Health


Gearing up for Autism Blue Day

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Show your support for Autism Cook Islands (ACI) and celebrate Blue Day tomorrow Thursday 6 April by wearing something blue and making a donation.

Health


Regulations on smoking, vaping

Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

New regulations to address vaping and smoking in the Cook Islands will soon be rolled out in a Public Health Bill, but Te Marae Ora is not yet revealing what they are.

Health


Eliminate mozzie breeding grounds, says Te Marae Ora

Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is calling on the public to clean their yards and eliminate any potential mosquito breeding places.

Environment


Tupapa Health Facility to undergo $641k upgrade

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The Tupapa Health Facility (Outpatients) will be refurbished and upgraded to include additional consultation rooms and repositioning the layout to better support Covid-19 screening and primary care services.

Health


Te Marae Ora continues TB monitoring programme

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

When visitors or Cook Islanders present symptoms of tuberculosis (TB), there is a process to follow, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health secretary Bob Williams.

Health


‘Embracing the amazing’ for Autism

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

For Autism Cook Islands (ACI) family networking is all about families coming together for fellowship in a fun and safe environment.

Health


‘Be proud of your mouth’

Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Oral health care and mouths play a big part in everyday life - enjoying a meal, laughing with family and friends, singing, kissing loved ones and feeling your best.

Health


Rock Your Socks for Down Syndrome

Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Rock Your Socks today and wear colourful, mismatched socks to school or your workplace in support of the ‘Lots of Socks’ World Down Syndrome Day awareness campaign.

Health


Calls for more leniency on medicinal cannabis

Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National

A special committee on medicinal cannabis law reform is asking the Secretary of Health to use his powers to “waive” certain products through.

Crime


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