Health
Celebrating nursing in the Cooks
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
This week the Cook Islands Nurses Association marks International Nurses Week from May 5-12 to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
Creative Centre faces funding shortfall
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Creative Centre has missed out on long-term finding through the Social Impact Fund (SIF), and those involved with the centre say there is not enough money to cover their core operations.
Healthy living for the village
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist church is running a Healthy Living Programme for the local community this week.
Markets go smoke-free for health
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Punanga Nui market is now a smoke-free zone.
Social impact fund recipients announced
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Health
Five community organisations have been successful in getting aid through the Social Impact Fund (SIF).
Scientist explains ciguatera to medical staff
Friday 3 May 2013 | Published in Health
The health minister and around 40 doctors and nurses at Rarotonga Hospital received a lecture Tuesday on ciguatera, from marine biologist Dr Teina Rongo.
Te Kainga receives India grant for van
Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Health
A new transport vehicle for Te Kainga has been made possible thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Indian government.
Time running out for sanitation sign-up
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Health
About 40 homeowners in the Muri/Avana area risk being fined if they don’t sign up for a sanitation system upgrade by the end of the month.
Ministry in good health: secretary
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Health
The head of the health ministry has defended the country’s health service after claims from the opposition party that standards have declined in recent years.
Ministries unite for good health
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The intermarriage of health, agriculture and education policy is helping the country draw closer to its goal of countering ill health through healthy eating.
Three-pronged approach to home-grown food
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands needs to reduce food imports if it wants to have a chance at health and wealth, believes the agricultural ministry.
Opposition critical of health services
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Health
The opposition believes health services are lacking, despite optimistic promises made by the health minister when he came into power two years ago.
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.