Health

Golf Ambrose helps Creative Centre

Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Health

Fifty teams signed up for the Creative Centre’s Golf Ambrose Tournament yesterday.

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Health bill to help collect unpaid fees

Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Health

Minister of Health, Nandi Glassie, has denied allegations that free health care for the elderly could be scrapped under a new bill before parliament.

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Health conference next month

Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Health

“Just because you’re not sick doesn’t mean you’re healthy” is the key message for this years annual health conference, that will take place next month.

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New health bill 'sickening': MP

Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Health

Norman George is calling for government to gauge the public’s views before passing a new Ministry of Health bill this month he labels ‘sickening’.

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No tobacco day today

Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Health

Smokers are being asked to hide or quit their habit for World No Tobacco Day today.

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Budget support for nursing school

Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Health

An announcement by finance minister Mark Brown to re-open the Cook Islands nursing school was welcomed warmly by the health minister’s acting secretary Wednesday.

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Orthopaedic surgeons back

Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Health

Cook Islanders will be receiving specialist medical treatment over the next two weeks, with the arrival of orthopaedic surgeons from New Zealand.

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Bed liners donated to Te Vaerua

Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Health

Around 1000 bed liners have been donated to Te Vaerua Rehabilitation Trust through CITC Pharmacy.

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Taking no-smoking message to schools

Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health

The Ministry of Health is gearing up for World No Tobacco Day on Friday – and is visiting schools to spread the no-smoking message.

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Free 'health awareness' event

Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health

A ‘health awareness evening’ will be held tonight at Takitumu Palace.

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Last call for pre-ordered flu shots

Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health

Those who pre-ordered influenza vaccines will need to confirm their order by Thursday.

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World No Tobacco Day on Friday

Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Health

World No Tobacco Day will take place this Friday.

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MP champions healthy choices

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health

Titikaveka MP Selina Napa has her sights set on the growing issue of public health in the Pacific.

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Moonboots collected for hospital

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health

Hospital Comforts is getting some extra support, in the form of a collection of moonboots, knee braces, wrist guards and slings.

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Free flu shots for resort staff

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health

Flu vaccines sold out earlier this month – but Pacific Resort staff got in quick with pre-ordered shots.

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Dengue cases highlighted

Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health

A variety of health issues were identified in the latest health reports released for the month of April from Community Health Services, including three cases of dengue-like illness.

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Support for solidarity at candlelight walk

Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Health

A candlelight walk was held on Saturday to support those living with HIV and AIDS.

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Hospital upgrade underway this week

Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Health

Work begins this week on the long awaited upgrade to the outpatients department at Rarotonga Hospital.

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Flu vaccines sold out for 2013

Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Health

Flu vaccines have sold out at CITC for 2013.

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Candlelight walk for solidarity

Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Health

The community is encouraged to join a candlelight walk this weekend to support those living with HIV and AIDS.

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