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Health conference shows quality of local capacity

Wednesday 22 July 2015 | Published in Health

The 17th annual health conference has put local researchers, doctors and nurses under the spotlight.

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Health meeting starts

Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Published in Health

The 17th Annual Health Conference began yesterday at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa.

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Confusion over fees

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.

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Food safety a concern, says Health

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.

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New pharmacy warehouse safer

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.

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Cancer checks for Pa Enua women

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.

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Smoking ban is on the cards

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.

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Health celebrates milestone

Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health

A brand new pharmacy warehouse was opened next to the Rarotonga Hospital yesterday morning.

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New era for mental health care

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.

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Health services ready for visitor influx

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.

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Positive thoughts tip the scales

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.

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Disease thrives on messy properties

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.

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Health meeting on soon

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.

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Cheaper health fees for expats

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.

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Jet blast puts three in hospital

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.

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Tutaka warnings avoid prosecutions, says MoH

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.

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Sexuality workshop broaches sensitive subject

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.

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Contest for breast cancer awareness

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.

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Study promotes self-management for suicide prevention

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.

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Last day for free chiropractic checks

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.

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