Health – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:37:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Three little miracles: Christmas babies born in Rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/three-little-miracles-christmas-babies-born-in-rarotonga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-little-miracles-christmas-babies-born-in-rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/three-little-miracles-christmas-babies-born-in-rarotonga/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275669 A rare and joyful occasion unfolded at the Rarotonga Hospital this Christmas as three babies were born on December 25, bringing extra cheer to the maternity ward.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/three-little-miracles-christmas-babies-born-in-rarotonga/feed/ 0 New mammography machine offers improved breast cancer detection https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/health/local-2/new-mammography-machine-offers-improved-breast-cancer-detection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-mammography-machine-offers-improved-breast-cancer-detection Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:19:36 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275547 The arrival of the new mammography machine in the Cook Islands marks a significant advancement in women’s health, enabling earlier detection of breast cancer and potentially saving lives.

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]]> Hospital gifted transfer wheelchairs https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/health/hospital-gifted-transfer-wheelchairs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hospital-gifted-transfer-wheelchairs Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:58:16 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275509 Land Holdings Ltd and Ocean Fresh Ltd have donated 19 I-MOVE BMB Medical transfer wheelchairs to Te Marae Ora that will allow the reception of the patient and his/her transport in a sitting position.

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]]> Te Marae Ora prepares for potential whooping cough outbreak https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/tourism/te-marae-ora-prepares-for-potential-whooping-cough-outbreak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=te-marae-ora-prepares-for-potential-whooping-cough-outbreak Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:24:33 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275458 Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is in ‘preparation phase’ as it continues to monitor the status of pertussis (whooping cough) in New Zealand.

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]]> Atiu commits to healthier future https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/health/outer-islands/atiu-commits-to-healthier-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atiu-commits-to-healthier-future Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:28 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275399 Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health, in partnership with Bank of the South Pacific (BSP), has re-opened the Atiu Dental Clinic and launched the Atiu Ora’anga Tumanava Health Plan 2024+, aiming to improve health outcomes and promote a healthier lifestyle on the island.

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]]> Hospital emergency staff treated to Christmas lunch https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/hospital-emergency-staff-treated-to-christmas-lunch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hospital-emergency-staff-treated-to-christmas-lunch Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:48:23 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275396 The Rarotonga hospital’s emergency department staff and their partners were treated to a special Christmas lunch by the Crown Beach Resort and Spa a week ago on Sunday.

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]]> Celebrating investment in healthcare workforce with graduation ceremony https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/health/weekend/celebrating-investment-in-healthcare-workforce-with-graduation-ceremony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-investment-in-healthcare-workforce-with-graduation-ceremony Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:47:32 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275357 Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Bachelor of Nursing students and other healthcare professionals, recognising their dedication and the importance of investing in local healthcare education to improve community health services.

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]]> Internship programme aims to ease transition for new nurses https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/health/internship-programme-aims-to-ease-transition-for-new-nurses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=internship-programme-aims-to-ease-transition-for-new-nurses Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:09:59 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275299 Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has launched a new programme to support newly qualified nurses in transitioning to the clinical setting, providing a structured 12-month programme focusing on clinical competence, practical performance and soft skills across various healthcare settings.

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]]> Cook Islands Rugby Union pilots healthy living programme to combat NCDs https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/sport/local/health/rugby-union/cook-islands-rugby-union-pilots-healthy-living-programme-to-combat-ncds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-rugby-union-pilots-healthy-living-programme-to-combat-ncds Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:07:49 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275295 About 50 students of Apii Arorangi participated in a three-week pilot healthy living programme organised by the Cook Islands Rugby Union, which entailed progressive activity built into a tournament.

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]]> TMO launches initiative to combat ‘underdiagnosed’ sleep apnoea https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/health/tmo-launches-initiative-to-combat-underdiagnosed-sleep-apnoea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tmo-launches-initiative-to-combat-underdiagnosed-sleep-apnoea Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:10:22 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275266 Cook Islands is addressing the underdiagnosed issue of sleep apnoea through a new sleep clinic initiative, with the aim of improving public health and reducing related health complications.

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