Wednesday 22 July 2015 | Published in Health
The 17th annual health conference has put local researchers, doctors and nurses under the spotlight.
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Published in Health
The 17th Annual Health Conference began yesterday at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa.
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Health
The cost of health fees for expatriate workers is still causing confusion, weeks after cabinet passed the new National Health Services Fee Schedule on July 1.
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
With the Te Maeva Nui celebrations coming up, the Ministry of Health is getting concerned about the way food is served.
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
Health officials and staff gathered at Rarotonga hospital on Wednesday to witness the official opening of a new pharmacy warehouse, Are Vairakau.
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
Women from the pa enua who are in Rarotonga at the moment and who are over 40 years old, are being encouraged to take the opportunity to have breast checks while they are here.
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
Smoking inside bars, restaurants, workplaces, schools, buses and cars could soon be completely banned in the Cook Islands.
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
A brand new pharmacy warehouse was opened next to the Rarotonga Hospital yesterday morning.
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
A new era of mental health care is emerging in the Cook Islands, with the passing of the first-ever national mental health policy in Cabinet on Tuesday.
Monday 13 July 2015 | Published in Health
Rarotonga’s medical workers are going the extra mile to ensure both general and emergency services are available and accessible for Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Monday 13 July 2015 | Published in Health
It’s a well known fact of life that positive thinking can make it easier to reach the goals you set yourself in life, and this is now proved true for weight loss.
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Health
The messier the place where you live or work, the more likely you are to get Chikungunya, according to a new report from the Ministry of Health.
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Health
Rarotonga will again be welcoming health professionals and dignitaries from the Cook Islands, the Pacific and Oceania for the 17th Annual Health Conference this month.
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Published in Health
As of yesterday, contract workers who have resided in the Cook Islands for more than six months will no longer have to fork out for medical bills.
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Published in Health
Three tourists have been discharged from hospital after sustaining injuries at the jet-blast area on the inland end of Rarotonga International Airport’s runway.
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health has assured the public that their aim is not to prosecute people when it comes to complying with the island-wide Tutaka programme.
Monday 29 June 2015 | Published in Health
Sexual orientation is one of the top five reasons youth ring the help line, alongside pregnancy and relationship breakups.
Saturday 27 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is calling all local designers and would-be designers to craft designs for singlet, t-shirts and pareu commemorating this year’s annual breast cancer appeal in October.
Friday 26 June 2015 | Published in Health
A NEW study has uncovered the importance of self-management techniques as an option for people feeling depressed or suicidal.
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Published in Health
Today is the last day to take advantage of free chiropractic services down at the Atukura Grounds and the Titikaveka CICC Sunday School Hall.