Health
1st new year baby
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Health
Rarotonga’s first New Year baby took her sweet time coming into the world.
Full range families study planned for Cooks
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Health
Looking at the health of mothers and babies, to help paint a picture of the health of the nation, is set to take place in Rarotonga this year.
Esther Honey gets $700 gift
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Health
The Esther Honey Foundation has become the seventh group in as many years to receive a funding boost from Island Hopper Vacations.
Act now to prevent diabetes
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Health
As 2012 comes to an end, Takitumu Chief Pa Marie Ariki pens a column to acknowledge those who have assisted in pushing a greater of message of health to the wider community this year.
Calendar a reminder of commitment
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Health
The Pacific Islands Forum leaders celebrated the adoption of the Gender Equality Declaration with a calendar focusing on improving the lives of women in the Pacific earlier this month.
Action plan to combat 'evil disease'
Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Health
A national plan to help control Cook Islanders’ high rate of smoking and the associated health problems was launched by the health minister on Wednesday.
Creative Centre ends for 2012
Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Health
The Creative Centre has been keeping itself busy on its last two days for the year, holding a Christmas party before finishing for the year on Thursday.
Te Vaerua glad of Xmas help
Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Health
Christmas is a time for giving and non-profit organisations in particular appreciate being remembered amidst the festivity hype.
Comfort and cheer from carols
Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Health
Led by Santa Claus – 30 carol singers from the Hospital Comforts group, Girls Brigade companies and members of the general public spread the Christmas cheer and lifted spirits at the Rarotonga hospital on Tuesday night.
Carols at hospital
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Health
A number of carolling Cook Islanders will assemble this afternoon at Rarotonga Hospital – and they’re looking for members of the public to join in.
SIF deadline extended
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Health
The board overseeing the Social Impact Fund (SIF) has extended the deadline for the full proposals to be completed.
International disability day celebrated locally
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Health
Celebration was the key word for the Cook Islands’ International Disability Day efforts yesterday.
Jolly donation from CITC
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Health
They mightn’t have arrived with Santa, but the gifts of food donated by members of CITC Building Centre certainly brought some pre-Christmas cheer to the Are Pa Metua on Thursday.
Carter donates run funds to foundations
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Health
New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter’s recent Round Raro Road Race (RRRR) has had major spinoffs for two health foundations.
Centre visit raises vulnerable awareness
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Health
Sharing the message of anti-domestic violence to the vulnerable was the final stop on the Rarotonga tour for the group of sports stars and coaches yesterday.
Rarotonga needs more wheelchair access
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Health
The government aims to make Cook Islands’ public buildings more user-friendly for disabled people by improving wheelchair access.
Suppliers assist with comfort
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Health
CITC Pharmacist Shannon Saunders has been working with suppliers to give Hospital Comforts some extra support.
Art for World AIDS Day
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Health
“What does HIV mean to you?” is the question being asked of the Cook Islands community this year for World AIDS Day.
New series for radio drama
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Health
The Pacific Islands Aids Foundation (PIAF) is in the process of releasing a second series of a radio drama documenting the accounts of women with HIV in the Pacific.
Cook Islands women surveyed for health
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Health
Women in the Cook Islands are being asked to tell their stories for a survey.