Health
Suppliers assist with comfort
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Health
CITC Pharmacist Shannon Saunders has been working with suppliers to give Hospital Comforts some extra support.
Art for World AIDS Day
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Health
“What does HIV mean to you?” is the question being asked of the Cook Islands community this year for World AIDS Day.
New series for radio drama
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Health
The Pacific Islands Aids Foundation (PIAF) is in the process of releasing a second series of a radio drama documenting the accounts of women with HIV in the Pacific.
Cook Islands women surveyed for health
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Health
Women in the Cook Islands are being asked to tell their stories for a survey.
$2.4m for our most vulnerable
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Health
A funding package was signed yesterday to improve and protect the lives of the most vulnerable members of our society.
NZ may help with medical supplies
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Health
The health minister has asked for New Zealand’s help in keeping the country’s medical supplies stocked better.
Health minister suggests $1m in aid needed
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Health
The increasing rates of non-communicable disease in this country put pressure on already low medical supplies, according to health minister Nandi Glassie.
Tributes to the late Don Silk
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Health
Tributes to Don Silk from the community have been pouring into the editor’s inbox since the 84-year-old passed away peacefully at his home in Tupapa on Wednesday morning.
First Youthline report released
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Health
Youthline has released its first report on how young Cook Islanders are using its services – with the most common issue being relationship problems with partners.
NCD training for health providers
Thursday 25 October 2012 | Published in Health
A focus on combating non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as cancer, obesity and diabetes was the motive behind a three-day workshop run by three representatives from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Clean hands save lives
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Health
Global Handwashing Day came and went without much lather in the Cooks this year, but the health ministry still wants the message out there: Clean hands save lives.
Doctors form link to assist Cook Islands
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Health
Nelson Hospital staff may soon have the opportunity to help make a difference to Cook Islands health services.
Ambulance given stretcher help
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Health
A desire to have uniformity throughout New Zealand ambulances has seen the Rarotonga Hospital Ambulance benefit from the addition of a stretcher wheelchair, 14 new neck collars and other medical equipment.
Twin benefits to Quangdong visit
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s chief medical officer Dr Voi Solomone said the recent trip by a Quangdong General Hospital delegation had been incredibly beneficial for both parties.
MOIP: Biolytix system is safe
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Health
MOIP secretary Donye Numa is reassuring people in the Muri and Avana areas their Biolytix systems are safe and functioning properly.
Randy gives back
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Health
A Canadian man who felt the generous spirit of the Cook Islands is back on the rock and ready to return the favour once again.
Stepping stones to gender equality
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Health
A “stepping stones” approach needs to be taken within the community to promote gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and an understanding of how climate change affects these issues.
CIWA approves of leave policy
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Workers Association is impressed with the new public servants leave policy.
Think of your mental health today
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Health
World Mental Health Day is being recognised today to raise public awareness about mental health.
Soft drink a confirmed obesity risk
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Health
New research powerfully strengthens the case against soft drink and other sugary beverages as culprits in the obesity epidemic.