Health
Yoga; flexibility
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Health
How many times last week did someone say to you, slow down, relax, chill out, calm down, stop worrying, don’t stress, it will be okay? Or how many times last week did someone’s words, actions or mere presence trigger you into reacting in anger, frustration or a less than calm manner? Most of the time we deal with things by brushing them off or blaming the other person, often telling ourselves that it/they don’t matter when in reality there is a twinge in our heart and a pull on our hurt-strings.
Health standards to address stench
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Health
A set of poultry farming standards drafted by the health ministry which aim to address a foul stench in the Muri beach area have yet to be implemented, said a ministry of health official on Wednesday.
New group for disabled women
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Health
Following yesterday’s inaugural meeting at the Creative Centre in Avarua, there is now an official organisation to represent the interests of girls and women with disabilities in the Cook Islands.
Good personal hygiene a must
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Health
The general public are advised to maintain high standards of personal and food hygiene with a number of cases of diarrhoea reported in last month’s health report from Community Health Services.
By yoga teacher Diya Welland
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Health
With busy lives filled to overload of commitments, work, family and more, we seldom if ever take time to just be, calm the mind and enjoy the moment.
Hospital paediatric programme
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Health
General paediatrics is the next speciality to benefit from the visiting health specialists programme.
Whooping cough diagnosed
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Health
A patient who sought treatment in New Zealand for suspected whooping cough, has been confirmed as having the infectious disease.
Health bill final act of parliament
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Health
The government passed a sweeping Ministry of Health bill in the final minutes of the 10th meeting of parliament on Wednesday evening.
George alleges healthcare refused
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Health
Health minister Nandie Glassie on Tuesday said hospital staff, who allegedly refused healthcare services to a group of tourists, have no recollection of the incident.
Whooping cough case reported
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Health
Health officials say they have no official notification of a case of whooping cough, after a case was brought to their attention on Monday.
Cough up medicine urges resident
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Health
A lack of cough medicines for the people on Aitutaki Island as winter takes a hold worries one resident, especially, in light of what he says is going on with the distribution of health funding.
Yoga: The Ego & the absolute admiration of what's possible
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Health
Pattabi Jois says about his method of Ashtanga Yoga: Perfect asana means you can sit in steadiness and happiness for three hours with no trouble.
Golf Ambrose helps Creative Centre
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Health
Fifty teams signed up for the Creative Centre’s Golf Ambrose Tournament yesterday.
Health bill to help collect unpaid fees
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Health
Minister of Health, Nandi Glassie, has denied allegations that free health care for the elderly could be scrapped under a new bill before parliament.
Health conference next month
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Health
“Just because you’re not sick doesn’t mean you’re healthy” is the key message for this years annual health conference, that will take place next month.
New health bill 'sickening': MP
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Health
Norman George is calling for government to gauge the public’s views before passing a new Ministry of Health bill this month he labels ‘sickening’.
No tobacco day today
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Health
Smokers are being asked to hide or quit their habit for World No Tobacco Day today.
Budget support for nursing school
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Health
An announcement by finance minister Mark Brown to re-open the Cook Islands nursing school was welcomed warmly by the health minister’s acting secretary Wednesday.
Orthopaedic surgeons back
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Health
Cook Islanders will be receiving specialist medical treatment over the next two weeks, with the arrival of orthopaedic surgeons from New Zealand.
Bed liners donated to Te Vaerua
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Health
Around 1000 bed liners have been donated to Te Vaerua Rehabilitation Trust through CITC Pharmacy.