Health
Health conference focuses on trauma
Thursday July 07, 2016THE EFFECTS of trauma on individuals, families and communities impacts hugely on the Cook Islands economy.
Mental health workshop on Mauke
Thursday June 30, 2016Empowering changes in attitudes towards mental health, disabilities and gender-based violence was the aim of a recent follow-up trip to Mauke by non-government organisations Te Kainga o Pa Taunga, Punanga Tauturu Women’s Counselling Centre and the Disability and Child and Family Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Comedian speaks out on mental health
Monday June 20, 2016COMEDIAN turned prominent mental health educator, Mike King, will visit schools on Rarotonga next week.
Give blood and save a life
Tuesday June 14, 2016WORLD BLOOD Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14 and this year’s theme is “Blood connects us all.”
Pharmacist situation no problem, says Iro
Friday June 10, 2016HEALTH Ministry secretary Elizabeth Iro has moved to dispel rumours that there is a shortage of qualified pharmacists at the island’s hospital.
Mental health centre launches programme
Thursday May 12, 2016IN an effort to address mental health issues in the Cook Isalnds, Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre will organise an outreach programme at Te Upoko Enua hall in Amuri on Friday.
Health team does well in the north
Tuesday May 10, 2016A total of 255 children was screened for rheumatic heart disease in the northern islands during a visit from a medical outreach programme.
Te Kainga reaches out
Thursday May 05, 2016TE Kainga’s Mental Health Trust Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programme on Mangaia drew about 20 sufferers, guardians and carers for mentally challenged adults and children.
Cancer checks a bonus for island women
Wednesday May 04, 2016For the last seven years Cook Islands women have had the opportunity to have specialist breast cancer checks without having to leave the country.
