Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Health
How OFTEN do you find yourself thinking or saying something along the lines of – "I'm so busy! I don't have time for that."
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Health
LOCAL MAN about town, Ronnie Si’ulepa is offering to shave off his famous moustache in the name of prostate cancer awareness.
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Health
MOVEMBER Cook Islands aims to bring much needed awareness to men’s health issues and the focus this year is prostate cancer.
Friday 31 October 2014 | Published in Health
Grow your moustache as long as you can for the entire month of November to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer.
Friday 31 October 2014 | Published in Health
Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) health specialist visits have started this week with the first phase of screening checkups.
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Health
Movember is about bringing men’s health issues into focus and this year we're focusing on prostate cancer.
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Health
Movember is a time to think seriously about prostate cancer – Derek Fox shares his experience.
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Health
Next week, Yogi Maya (Maya Carroll) and Muri Beach Club Hotel & Spa will host a rejuvenating Yoga Retreat on the serene shores of the Muri Lagoon.
Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Health
World Renowned photographer Eugene Tan from Australia is capturing the magic of yoga and stand-up paddle boarding across the magical Aitutaki lagoon which has already generated a storm of interest from across the globe.
Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Health
Minister of Health Nandi Glassie has announced funding for health initiatives will be given an increase in the 2014-15 budget, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament later this month.
Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Health
Fundraising campaigns this month for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation have been impressive with many local businesses and groups showing their support through various fundraising efforts.
Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Health
The chikungunya virus outbreak currently spreading in French Polynesia has yet to make it to the shores of the Cook Islands, says a top health Official.
Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Health
The first few minutes following an accident are the most crucial and can often dictate the severity of the injury and the recovery process.
Thursday 16 October 2014 | Published in Health
Washing your hands thoroughly with soap to prevent the spread of diseases is the core message of the Global Hand washing Day commemorated on October 15 each year.
Wednesday 15 October 2014 | Published in Health
Close to $2000 has been raised so far for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation from various events organised to raise awareness and funds for the foundation.
Monday 13 October 2014 | Published in Health
Educating Cook Islanders about mental health was the focus of the World Mental Health Day information booth in Avarua on Friday 10 October.
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
It was all hands on deck for volunteers and Westpac bank employees at the annual street appeal day for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
Developing and endorsing a useful mental health policy and plan is one of two key action plans the Cook Islands adopt to improve its delivery of mental health services.
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
The Prime Minister has issued a national advisory to provide assurances to the public that Government authorities are maintaining a vigilant watch over the spread of the Ebola virus, which broke out mainly from the West Africa region.
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Health
In a first for the Cook Islands, people who want to give money to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation this year will be able to text their donation.