Health
Movember shave-off raises $3,500
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Health
The month long men’s health awareness campaign, Movember Cook Islands has come to an end.
Violence against women to be addressed
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands National Council of Women President, Vaine Wichman will represent the Cook Islands, Te Marae Ora, and the Gender and Development Division at the Human Rights in the Pacific Conference being convened by Massey University from December 8 to 9 in Auckland.
'Harnessing emotions' course timely
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Health
Two individuals with a wealth of experience in family violence conducted a two day course in partnership with the Rotaianga Men’s support centre.
Movember to end with shave off
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Health
The Mobro campaign is coming to an end this month after nearly four weeks of overgrown moustaches all in the hope of raising awareness in the community about prostate cancer.
Glassie helps with family planning in Thailand
Friday 28 November 2014 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Health Minister Nandi Glassie used his weekend between two United Nations meetings in Bangkok to visit a ground-breaking youth programme in Northern Thailand.
Telecom text support for breast cancer awareness
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Health
Although Breast Cancer month has long ended, the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation collected a cheque from Telecom Cook Islands for donations received through text.
'We all need to work together to end all violence against women'
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Health
White Ribbon Day was commemorated yesterday with the clear message of ending violence against women.
Anger addressed at workshop
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Health
An anger management workshop organised by the Rotaianga Men’s Support Centre will be run next week parallel with White Ribbon Day. “Harnessing the emotions is the focus of the workshop,” says Bob Kimiangatau, Manager of the Rotaianga Centre. Individuals taking part in the workshop will be taught how to deal with their emotions and identify what triggers their anger.
Donation helps family planning
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Health
A generous donation from a local business has a charity excited about putting money towards helping family planning in the community.
Palliative care services to improve
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Health
While palliative care programmes in the Cook Islands are still in the early stages of development – support in developing this service has been received from overseas experts.
Qualified sports podiatrist talks movement
Friday 14 November 2014 | Published in Health
With OVER 20-years experience in sports massage and ten years in podiatry in New Zealand, Julie McLellan has decided to call Rarotonga home. McLellan is the first and only sports podiatrist on the island and is open for consultations at her home in Muri. Podiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders on the ankle, foot, and lower leg.
Prevention the key to curb NCDs
Friday 14 November 2014 | Published in Health
Community Health Services are set to release a plan on non communicable disease to curb the lifestyles affecting the health of many Cook Islanders.
Cooks prepared for Ebola outbreak
Friday 14 November 2014 | Published in Health
Threat of an Ebola outbreak from the air or sea can be contained with processes and plans in place, say health professionals.
Local nurses talk healthy lifestyles
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Nurses Association president Nga Manea said this is a great learning opportunity for nurses from the Cook Islands to build up stronger relationships with colleagues from other Pacific Countries and to make new lasting friendships that will create professional networks for future dialogue on nursing development.
Ebola discussed
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Health
A meeting to discuss the preparedness of the Cook Islands for an Ebola outbreak will be held today.
Cancer survivor cured by natural remedy
Saturday 8 November 2014 | Published in Health
A man claims has been cured of prostate cancer by using a natural remedy from Nepal. However, the remedy used by the survivor is a contentious one.
Movember launch and shave off highlights prostate cancer
Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Health
Mobros will be roaming the island with clean –shaven, groomed faces all in preparation for this month’s Movember campaign.
Trademark mo gone for prostate cancer awareness
Tuesday 4 November 2014 | Published in Health
It was a memorable day for local character Ronnie Siu’lepa who for the first time ever shaved off his popular and iconic moustache in front of locals and visitors at the Punanaga Nui Market.
Employers urged to encourage 'Mobros'
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Health
Local businesses are getting behind the local Movember campaign.
Truck breakdown slows water deliveries
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Health
Rarotonga households requiring supplementary water shipments have been forced to rely on the private sector after the breakdown of government’s water delivery vehicle.
