Health
Cook Islanders served at Gallipoli
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Health
As ANZAC Day approaches many families reflect upon the service of Pacific Islanders in the New Zealand Army in WWI.
Doctor referrals to stop
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Health
A man who advertised alternative medical care while working as a caregiver has said he will stop making such recommendations during working hours.
Caregiver refers patients to clinic
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Health
A local man who advertised the services of an alternative medicine practitioner in elderly homes refused to name the person he was referring to, calling him only ‘Dr Richard’.
New yoga classes on the rock
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Health
Teaching yoga and helping people to care for their bodies, has been the work of a lifetime for Diya Welland.
Call for flu vaccine orders
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Health
Cooler weather is around the corner, and people wanting a flu vaccine will need to order it in advance this year.
Turangi site highlighted at tutaka
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Health
Tutaka health checks have been taking place across the island this week, with the old recycling centre in Turangi identified as one of the areas of concern.
Fireman retires after 36 years of service
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Health
If his health was in good nick – newly retired fireman Thomas McDonald Tepai would still be front and centre at the Rescue Fire Service headquarters at Rarotonga airport ready for work.
FR on a mission for health
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Health
The Fitness Revolution gym in Nikao unveiled its new name and $20,000 worth of gym equipment as part of its commitment to getting Cook Islanders moving for healthier lifestyles.
Family health survey begins
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Health
Talking to women across the Cook Islands, as part of the Family Health and Safety survey is well underway.
A glass of water?
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Health
The brown water that came out of June Baudinet’s tap at her Avarua store was not even fit enough to give to her pigs says the businesswoman.
PIAF prepares to close
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Health
An organisation which started its life in the Cook Islands and has represented the rights and voices of people living with HIV in the Pacific for over a decade is closing.
PIAF dedicated to the region
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Health
An organisation which worked tirelessly for a decade to overcome people’s fear of HIV and nurtured those living with it has died because funding dried up.
Prostate foundation to meet
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Health
Raising awareness of prostate cancer and men’s health in general is the focus of the Prostate Foundation.
Fish poisoning in report
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Health
Cases of diarrhoea, ciguatera fish poisoning, and a single case of dengue fever, make a mention in the Community Health Services health report for February.
Student wins iPad 3
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Health
Watching her brothers eat junk food inspired a Tereora College student to enter a health promotion competition which won her an iPad 3.
Let 'Fit Club' transform you
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Health
The first Fit Club ‘Transformers Challenge’ has transformed its first group of challengers into more energetic people with the skills and tools to continue making a lasting healthy lifestyle change.
Two power cuts on Sunday
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Health
A faulty generator caused two brief power outages on Sunday.
Te Vaerua opens new clinic
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Health
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services is opening a new clinic in Avarua today.
Garden event for Women's Day
Wednesday 6 March 2013 | Published in Health
A colourful mix of demonstrations in agriculture, horticulture, and floriculture practices will be held to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Emergency services prepared for outage
Tuesday 5 March 2013 | Published in Health
Emergency services were well prepared for the island-wide power outage.