Health
Moonboots collected for hospital
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
Hospital Comforts is getting some extra support, in the form of a collection of moonboots, knee braces, wrist guards and slings.
Free flu shots for resort staff
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
Flu vaccines sold out earlier this month – but Pacific Resort staff got in quick with pre-ordered shots.
Dengue cases highlighted
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
A variety of health issues were identified in the latest health reports released for the month of April from Community Health Services, including three cases of dengue-like illness.
Support for solidarity at candlelight walk
Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Health
A candlelight walk was held on Saturday to support those living with HIV and AIDS.
Hospital upgrade underway this week
Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Health
Work begins this week on the long awaited upgrade to the outpatients department at Rarotonga Hospital.
Flu vaccines sold out for 2013
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Health
Flu vaccines have sold out at CITC for 2013.
Candlelight walk for solidarity
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Health
The community is encouraged to join a candlelight walk this weekend to support those living with HIV and AIDS.
Social fund details released
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Health
The funding details of the Social Impact Fund recipients have been announced by the fund’s board chairman Danny Vakaroa.
$19K for Red Cross charity fundraiser
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) raised $19,000 at its fundraiser on May 8.
Tree planting to celebrate nursing
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Health
A tree planting ceremony was held yesterday to celebrate the hard work and achievement of nurses.
Over 200 get free health check
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Health
Nurses provided free health checks to more than 200 people yesterday, as part of International Nurses Week.
Hospital death shocks family
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
Fifty-year-old Ngahuinga Teurere came back to Rarotonga for her daughter’s wedding.
Smoke-free signs unveiled at market
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health officially unveiled new smoke-free signs at Punanga Nui market on Saturday.
Upgrade for outpatients
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
Work is due to begin soon on the much needed upgrade for the outpatients department at Rarotonga Hospital.
Partnership for Pacific nations
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
Fourteen Pacific island countries will be better supported after two major regional bodies joined hands.
Celebrating nursing in the Cooks
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
This week the Cook Islands Nurses Association marks International Nurses Week from May 5-12 to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
Creative Centre faces funding shortfall
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Creative Centre has missed out on long-term finding through the Social Impact Fund (SIF), and those involved with the centre say there is not enough money to cover their core operations.
Healthy living for the village
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist church is running a Healthy Living Programme for the local community this week.
Markets go smoke-free for health
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Punanga Nui market is now a smoke-free zone.
Social impact fund recipients announced
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Health
Five community organisations have been successful in getting aid through the Social Impact Fund (SIF).