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News: tagged with "health"

• NZ Health Survey results provide valuable insights into health of New Zealanders

  Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: data, health, survey
  Ministry of Health media release: 19th November 2024 The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora has published results from the 2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey today

• Launch of Tamaiti Healthy Homes Pasifika resources

  Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: pacific health, housing, resources
  The Tamaiti Healthy Homes team at Tangata Atumotu Trust (TAT) had the pleasure of sharing their newly created Pasifika materials at a recent national hui for Healthy Home providers hosted in Ōtautahi

• Rubbish in parks wastes ratepayers' money

  Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waste, management, support, environmental health
  Environment Canterbury media release: 10th September 2024 Regional park rangers are an industrious bunch who work hard to maintain Waitaha Canterbury’s three regional parks and make them appealing places to be

• Rejuvenating the Jed for the next generation

  Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: river beds, waterways, restoration, Community, biodiversity, parks, environmental health
  Environment Canterbury media release: 27th August 2024 An environmental 'vision' for the Jed River catchment in Cheviot is taking shape, with school children playing a key role in biodiversity improvements

• When was your septic tank last checked?

  Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, waste, water, safety, disease, prevention, land
  Environment Canterbury media release: 20th August 2024 Failing to ensure your septic tank is maintained could put your family's health at risk

• Flush your taps each morning to reduce metal contamination risk

  Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, water quality, health
  Flushing a cup of water from your taps each morning can help remove some of the metals, such as lead, that can accumulate in water overnight

• North Canterbury residents want dirty burning to stop

  Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: pollution, winter, health, environment
  Environment Canterbury media release: 17th July 2024 Residents in the Oxford/Cust area are reporting problems with heavy smoke from outdoor burning - learn the rules before you light and report air quality issues to our pollution line

• Ministry warns against use of progesterone for ‘abortion reversal’

  Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: human rights, health, medical, sexual health, advice, warning
  The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora has published a position statement on ‘abortion reversal’ to warn New Zealanders against this unsafe and scientifically unsupported practice. Read the Ministry of Health position statement on ‘abortion reversal’

• Woollen items for babies needed at ChCh Women's Hospital

  Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: child health, winter, volunteers
  With the chilly winter months still ahead, Maternity Services at Christchurch Women’s Hospital is calling for donations of knitted hats, singlets, cardigans and blankets for full-term babies

• Simple steps to avoid life-threatening listeriosis

  Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Food, health, safety, older adults, pregnancy, disease
  New Zealand Food Safety media release: 5th June 2024 New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) wants people to take some practical steps to prevent a rare and life-threatening foodborne illness

• The Journey Has Begun: Mental health and addiction monitoring report 2024

  Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental health, addiction, Report, services
  Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 5th June 2024 There have been significant changes in access to mental health and addiction over the past five years a monitoring report released today by Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbein

• Micronutrients used to treat antenatal depression in world first study

  Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, women, pregnancy, nutrition, research
  University of Canterbury media release: 4th June 2024 UC researchers have used vitamins and minerals to alleviate symptoms of depression during pregnancy

• Barnardos Aotearoa and Health NZ partner to promote healthy smiles among tamariki

  Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: children, oral health, early childhood
  Barnardos Early Learning Services is thrilled to be working with Health NZ in Canterbury to launch the Waitaha Toothbrushing Programme in two early learning centres in Christchurch

• Everyone is urged to get prepared for winter

  Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: winter, health, services, advice
  With the chill of winter starting to bite, health authorities are encouraging New Zealanders to prepare early for the colder months, so they stay healthy and well and avoid placing extra pressure on health services during the worst of the cold and flu sea

• Free osteopathy offer from Ara to mums and bubs

  Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, support, services, pregnancy, child health, mental wellbeing
  The Ara Osteopathic Clinic provides 3 FREE appointments pre or post birth for mums and 2 free appointments for babies. The clinic provides treatments and relief from aches, pains or injuries

• Retain the relationships and sexuality guidelines

  Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: abuse, bullying, Rainbow, schools, sexual health
  Stand with the Mental Health Foundation to help all students feel safe and included.  All tauira (students) deserve to feel safe and included at school or kura, regardless of their gender, sexuality or background

• Environmental projects see funding bump for ChCh West Melton Water Zone

  Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, management, funding, waterways, environmental health
  Environment Canterbury media release: 16th April 2024 Seven local progressive environmental projects are to receive a combined total of $75,000 in funding from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee this year

• Waitaha Canterbury Refugee Health launched

  Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: migrants, refugees, health, services
  Pegasus Health recently launched its Refugee Health Service - a confidential and FREE health service helping former refugees access healthcare in Christchurch and Ashburton

• Wellbeing spotlight: Steps to energising your mind, body and soul this autumn Part 2

  Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, technology, creativity, wellbeing, stress
  Here is part two of tips from Kevin Walls from the Career Transition team at Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury - offering practical steps and strategies to relax and reenergise your mind, body and soul as we head into autumn

• Podcast on Dementia and the Chinese community

  Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: dementia, asian health, research, older adults, podcast
  Alzheimers New Zealand recent interviewed Associate Professor Gary Cheung from the University of Auckland about his latest project that is now up and running to improve dementia services for Chinese New Zealanders - in collaboration with Dementia Auckland

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