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News: tagged with "health"

• Finding a genetic cause for stomach cancer now saves thousands of lives

  Posted: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: research, health, cancer, Lectures
  The Royal Society | Te Apārangi is delighted to offer a FREE public talk by Professor Parry Guilford FRSNZ and Associate Professor Karyn Paringatai - both from University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka

• Get behind Blue September to support Kiwi men living with prostate cancer

  Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: awareness, mens health, cancer
  Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ media release: 28th August 2024 Across Aotearoa New Zealand this year, 4,000 men will be told they have prostate cancer - making it this country’s most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in

• Upcoming course: Broadly speaking about health and its determinants

  Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in: Training With tags: health determinants, Courses, health in all policies
  All planning, policies and actions can potentially affect the health of the community. Working and planning together we create opportunities to improve the wellbeing of the community

• 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

• FREE wellbeing workshops at the Women's Centre

  Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in: Training With tags: wellbeing, mental health, anxiety, workshop
  The Women's Centre is offering two FREE upcoming sessions on dealing with our emotions. All sessions will be held at the Women's Centre (48 Fitzgerald Avenue, Central City)

• Health Advisory Group seeking independent Chairperson

  Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in: Vacancies With tags: vacancies, health, Advocacy, volunteer, leadership, Governance
  The Waimakariri Health Advisory Group is looking for an independent Chairperson. This is a voluntary 3-year appointment

• 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

• Matariki Rangahau Series 2024: Translational Research

  Posted: Friday, August 2, 2024 in: Training With tags: maori, health, research, conferences
  Ōtakou Whakaihu Waka ki Ōtautahi (University of Otago, Christchurch Campus) is honoured to host the Matariki Rangahau Series 2024 event in Christchurch focusing on Translational Research

• 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’

• New Zealand Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant available

  Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2024 in: Training With tags: education, funding, qualification, care, health, disabilities, elderly, dementia
  Could you be the lucky recipient of the 2024 New Zealand Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant? This NZD$5,000 grant is awarded annually to help one student with their education goals related to: Aged Care; Aged Care Nursing; Dementia Care; Disabilities C

• 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

• Hato Hone St John launches $4 million appeal to Light the Way for emergency services

  Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: awareness, funding, fundraising, health, emergencies, services, medical
  Hato Hone St John media release: 17th June 2024 Hato Hone St John is launching the Light the Way Appeal - aiming to raise $4 million to fund 14 urgent repair and new build projects for our ambulance stations

• 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

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