Health
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free 'health awareness' event
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health
A ‘health awareness evening’ will be held tonight at Takitumu Palace.
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.
World No Tobacco Day on Friday
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Health
World No Tobacco Day will take place this Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flu vaccines sold out for 2013
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Health
Flu vaccines have sold out at CITC for 2013.
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.
Social fund details released
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Health
The funding details of the Social Impact Fund recipients have been announced by the fund’s board chairman Danny Vakaroa.
$19K for Red Cross charity fundraiser
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) raised $19,000 at its fundraiser on May 8.