Health

New water station for kids’ safety

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

The safety of young children participating in sports activities at the Tupapa Maraerenga field prompted the construction of the new Rangi Marumaru Water Station.

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Mental performance coach to give local audience ‘the edge’

Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

A well-known New Zealand mental performance coach is to give Cook Islanders the opportunity to learn some of the tricks of his trade.

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Stay warm, stay hydrated, says Health

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health is advising the public to stay warm and stay hydrated.

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Health ministry urges Cook Islands parents to get their babies vaccinated against measles

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health says approximately 150 babies are due for their 12- and 15-months vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).

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NZ ‘study tour’ to finalise medicinal cannabis policy

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Members of the Cook Islands cannabis referendum committee will soon be travelling abroad to get a handle on the New Zealand market.

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Head of hospital services retiring

Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health Director of Hospital Health Services Dr Yin Yin May will be retiring next month after 34 years of service in the Cook Islands.

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Mental illness should not be the reason for going to prisons: Daniela-Wong

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

People affected with mental health issues will no longer be sent to Cook Islands Prison for treatment as long as they aren’t offenders, according to a leading clinical psychologist.

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End of a Covid era: PM surprised by WHO declaration

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he was surprised by the World Health Organization’s declaring the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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‘Our Nurses, Our Future’: Cook Islands to celebrate International Nurses Day

Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The 113 nurses in the Cook Islands will be celebrating International Nurses Day with special birthday cakes today and a church service at the LDS church in Avarua on Sunday.

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Caregiver frustrated with health system

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

96-year-old mother misses out on cataract surgery again.

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New building and new approach to mental health in the Cook Islands

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend

The new Te Puna Tiaki – Wellness Unit at the Rarotonga Hospital will help alleviate some of the pressures on the mental health system in the island. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood speaks to Te Marae Ora clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong about why it’s so important.

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Strong opposition to vaping

Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Calls to restrict or ban access to e-cigarettes or ‘vaping products’ in the Cook Islands have intensified, as Australia announces major restrictions on the products.

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Nui Rarotonga for pregnant mothers

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Pregnant women can prepare better for their new babies thanks to the new Pregnancy Care Centre ‘Nui Rarotonga’ – a free community-based course focused on empowering women with knowledge and support about pregnancy, birth and baby’s arrival.

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Children’s dental clinic – first of its kind in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Oral health check-up for children can be less stressful and more friendly following the opening of a new children’s cubicle at the dental clinic in Tupapa.

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Cook Islands to host health conference

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands will host the upcoming Pasifika Medical Association Conference in September.

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Spike in influenza like illnesses no concern to authorities

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

A spike in influenza like illnesses does not appear to have authorities concerned as a date for the rollout of vaccines has been confirmed by Te Marae Ora.

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NCD awareness continues in the Pa Enua

Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health says a total of 5500 people in the Cook Islands were diagnosed with non-communicable diseases as of 2021.

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Health briefs

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

No Leptospirosis cases

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Covid-19 ‘already’ under control

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Health secretary Bob Williams says Covid-19 is already under control.

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‘Atiu on the move’ – Te Marae Ora introduces healthy island programme

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

In a bid to create a healthy lifestyle on Atiu, Te Marae Ora and Aka’uka Time teamed up to introduce a week of fitness sessions through a dance fitness programme ‘Atiu on the move’.

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