Health
Fish poisoning in report
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Health
Cases of diarrhoea, ciguatera fish poisoning, and a single case of dengue fever, make a mention in the Community Health Services health report for February.
Student wins iPad 3
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Health
Watching her brothers eat junk food inspired a Tereora College student to enter a health promotion competition which won her an iPad 3.
Let 'Fit Club' transform you
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Health
The first Fit Club ‘Transformers Challenge’ has transformed its first group of challengers into more energetic people with the skills and tools to continue making a lasting healthy lifestyle change.
Two power cuts on Sunday
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Health
A faulty generator caused two brief power outages on Sunday.
Te Vaerua opens new clinic
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Health
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services is opening a new clinic in Avarua today.
Garden event for Women's Day
Wednesday 6 March 2013 | Published in Health
A colourful mix of demonstrations in agriculture, horticulture, and floriculture practices will be held to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Emergency services prepared for outage
Tuesday 5 March 2013 | Published in Health
Emergency services were well prepared for the island-wide power outage.
Titikaveka unites for health
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Health
The Titikaveka community took to the streets to support the Non-Communicable Diseases Awareness Week last Thursday.
Trainee doctors lend a hand
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Health
Rebecca Cobb and her fiance have just landed in Rarotonga but are already helping to promote healthy living in the country.
Hospital to be upgraded
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Health
The Rarotonga Hospital will soon be undergoing major renovations.
Keeping health in check
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Health
Minister of Health Nandie Glassie is taking part in the free health checks that was available during Wednesday’s Non-Communicable Awareness Disease Carnival.
Health checks helpful
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
People were lining up to take advantage of the free health checks on offer yesterday.
Zumba fever takes over town
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
The Avarua town centre was transformed into a giant dance floor yesterday as nearly 70 people showed their moves in a Zumba fitness session, a popular highlight at the Non-Communicable Disease Awareness Carnival yesterday.
Locals get moving
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
Local grower Danny Mataroa (centre, in green) wasn’t going to miss out on the Zumba action.
Celebrating healthy living
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
It was a celebration of healthy living at the Non-Communicable Awareness Carnival yesterday.
Growing interest in horticulture
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
Budding horticulturalists were on show with Tereora College’s fresh fruit and vegetable stall at the Non-Communicable Disease Awareness Carnival.
Minister joins the 'crusade'
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
The Minister of Health knows from personal experience the benefits of health and fitness.
MPs meet on HIV Bill
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Health
Members of parliament and civil agencies came together yesterday to discuss how Cook Islands law can better support often-stigmatised HIV sufferers and those close to them.
Health ministry takes the lead
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Health
Workplaces are taking a growing interest in their employees’ wellbeing.
Lifestyle disease awareness week
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Health
Cook Islanders are being challenged to make some positive lifestyle changes during Non-Communicable Disease Awareness Week.