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Mix it up this winter says Mental Health Foundation

Posted 5 July 2010 - 4:09pm by superadmin

Mental Health Foundation of NZ

With Monday, 21 June being the shortest day of the year many of us may find ourselves a little flat and unmotivated as we settle into winter.

Keeping your littlest treasures safe this winter

Posted 5 July 2010 - 3:52pm by superadmin

Plunket National Office

Six Kiwi kids aged five or under were injured in structure fires over a 12 month period according to the latest New Zealand Fire Service figures, and Plunket wants to help keep that number down.

COSPRO Child Obesity Newsletter December 2009

Posted 26 December 2009 - 3:17am by Chris.Lakomy.2

COSPRO Child Obesity Support Programme

COSPRO
Child Obesity Support Programme

NZ Registered Charity
No. CC40211

NEWSLETTER
December 2009

Phone (04) 9041487 or (04) 9049566
Cell 027 3554553
Email cosproymail [dot] com
Web www.cospro.webs.com

What's On Top

- It's that time of year again (already!), so, Seasons Greetings and all that! Be happy and safe, enjoy yourself and try not to stress too much! Also, a big Thank You to individuals, community agencies, and businesses who have supported COSPRO throughout the year.

- Speaking of Christmas, guess who's the latest target in the worldwide struggle against the 'obesity epidemic'? That's right, none other than our kids' number one Christmas hero, Santa Claus! Yes. Santa has been accused of acting in ways that could "damage millions of lives": The big man in the red suit has been put under the microscope by Dr Nathan Grills, public health fellow at Monash University's Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Australia.

Guardian Trust Distributes more than $200,000 to Southland Health and Community Causes

Posted 11 December 2009 - 12:07pm by Jemma

Alexander Communications

A trust founded by a South Island widower nearly 25 years ago is demonstrating how important quality wealth management is to long-term sustainable philanthropic giving. For the second time in two years, the William and Gwenda Cybil Dick Trust, managed by Guardian Trust, is making a donation of more than $200,000 to charitable causes in Southland.

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Posted 2 December 2009 - 3:02am by myrxpill

AFT Pharmaceuticals

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Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 161

Posted 19 November 2009 - 10:06am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Influenza activity in New Zealand continues to to be low, with visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) being below the "baseline" level. Deaths attributed to pandemic influenza remain at 20.

Ministry of Health Marks Diabetes Awareness Week

Posted 19 November 2009 - 10:04am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

This week marks Diabetes Awareness Week and it serves as a timely reminder to all New Zealanders about the prevalence of diabetes amongst our communities.

South Island hospital workers going on strike

Posted 19 November 2009 - 10:02am by newsdesk

The New Zealand Public Service Association (PSA) - Head Office

Health workers doing essential administrative work in South Island public hospitals are going on strike on Friday because most are being paid less than staff doing the same work in North Island hospitals.

Patchiness of Rehabilitation Services Around NZ Unfair

Posted 19 November 2009 - 10:00am by newsdesk

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand (Inc)

‘If you are unfortunate enough to be a New Zealander with a respiratory illness such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis the pulmonary rehabilitation available to you depends on where you live and this is very unfair, says the Chief Executive of the Asthma Foundation, Jane Patterson.

2010 Pacific LBD Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarships for Counties Manukau

Posted 19 November 2009 - 9:54am by newsdesk

Counties Manukau District Health Board

The first Pacific Let’s Beat Diabetes Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarships for 2010 are now open for application.

The AIDS Epidemiology Group celebrates 20 years of HIV surveillance in New Zealand

Posted 19 November 2009 - 9:52am by newsdesk

New Zealand AIDS Foundation - Head Office

INA (Māori, Indigenous and South Pacific) HIV/AIDS Foundation) congratulates the AIDS Epidemiology Group for their sterling work to prevent the transmission of HIV over the last twenty years.

Talk with your doctor urged for Diabetes Week

Posted 16 November 2009 - 11:46am by newsdesk

Counties Manukau District Health Board

Allan Moffit, Director of Primary Care from Counties Manukau Health Board, urges people with Diabetes to attend regular check ups with their doctors and practice nurses this month, or to talk to their health professionals about whether they are likely to be at risk of the disease and what actions they can take as a way to acknowledge New Zealand Diabetes Week which runs from 17th until the 23rd of November.

Don’t delay vital physio because of ACC changes

Posted 16 November 2009 - 11:45am by newsdesk

New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists

Accident victims are being urged not to let ACC cuts that take effect today, (Monday 16 November) stop them from seeking vital physiotherapy treatment.

Barnardos And Plunket Launch New Resource: A Theology Of Children

Posted 16 November 2009 - 11:44am by newsdesk

Plunket National Office

Barnardos New Zealand and Plunket are proud to be jointly launching a new publication, A Theology of Children.

Breastmates’ Friendly Feeding Awards

Posted 16 November 2009 - 11:43am by newsdesk

Breastmates

The inaugural 2010 Breastmates’ Friendly Feeding award nominations are now open to all New Zealand cafes, restaurants, shops, parents’ rooms at shopping malls, parks, libraries, and anywhere women can go in public and breastfeed their babies with ease.

Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 159

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:38am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Although the number of new pandemic influenza cases in New Zealand is now low, the virus is still circulating and causing illness in our communities. It is therefore important that people stay alert to the signs and symptoms of disease, and that the health sector remains vigilant in case of any significant increase in cases.

Auckland blood pressures of concern

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:35am by newsdesk

Stroke Foundation of NZ Inc (National Office)

The Stroke Foundation is concerned that over a third of Aucklanders who had a recent blood pressure check showed raised blood pressure levels – far more than was expected.

Heart Children CEO to lead World Coalition

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:34am by newsdesk

Heart Children NZ

CEO of Heart Children NZ, Lara Syddall, was recently elected as President of the International Congenital Heart Disease Coalition at its first World Summit in Toronto. Made up of 24 countries with patient organizations, the Coalition voted unanimously to appoint Syddall as their first elected chair.

Youthline Welcomes Party Pill Regulation And Calls For Testing

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:32am by newsdesk

Youthline - Auckland - National Office

New Zealanders urged to stop seeing intoxication as “a necessary part of fun”

Adine’s sun safety message for parents

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:30am by newsdesk

SunSmart

Adine Wilson wasn't particularly concerned when she noticed that a small freckle on her arm had changed colour. “I knew I should get it checked, but I was really busy and I kept putting it off.”

Family Planning – Choice for the Killing of Unborn Children

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:29am by newsdesk

Right to Life New Zealand Inc

The Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand, 2nd November, continues its propaganda in support of the Family Planning Association’s [NZFPA] application to kill unborn children at its Hamilton clinic.

Hamilton Fertility Night hosted by Endometriosis Waikato

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:27am by newsdesk

Endometriosis Foundation Inc, New Zealand

A Fertility Night hosted by Endometriosis Waikato will be held in Hamilton on Wednesday 25 November.

Proposed Down syndrome screening programme tells disabled people that their lives do not have the same value or worth

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:26am by newsdesk

Family Life International - Auckland Office

News that New Zealand may get a national screening programme for Down syndrome next year is extremely disturbing says Family Life International.

National Committee for Addiction Treatment urges wethouse to go ahead.

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:24am by newsdesk

National Committee for Addiction Treatment (NCAT)

The National Committee for Addiction Treatment (NCAT) today strongly endorsed the initiative to establish a wethouse in Wellington.

Fresh Future Appeal Raises $55,000 for Southland Hospital Children’s Services

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:23am by newsdesk

Southland District Health Board

Children’s Services at Southland Hospital was fortunate to receive a cheque for $55,000 today from the Fresh Future Children’s Hospital Appeal, following on from the two month nationwide appeal led by Progressive Enterprises.

Death of Sir Don Beaven a ‘Huge Loss’

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:23am by newsdesk

New Zealand Medical Association

The passing of renowned Christchurch medical professor and long-time NZMA member Sir Don Beaven, who died in a house fire on Wednesday, is a huge loss to the medical profession and the country, said NZMA Chair Dr Peter Foley.

National summit tackles stroke findings; every hour Kiwi suffers stroke

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:21am by newsdesk

Stroke Foundation of NZ Inc (National Office)

Top New Zealand researchers are due to present findings from three of the most comprehensive studies into stroke prevention and rehabilitation in Auckland next week, as they refine strategies to address the country’s concerning rise in stroke rates and ethnic disparities.

Death of Professor Sir Don Bevan

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:20am by newsdesk

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (National Office)

The Diabetes Nurses Specialty Section of the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation expresses great sadness on hearing of Professor Sir Don Bevan’s tragic death. Chair Mary Meendering paid tribute to him, saying “Professor Sir Don Bevan was a man who had a great passion for diabetes and worked tirelessly for many years with Diabetes New Zealand”.

Film x-rays replaced with digital images at Waikato DHB

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:15am by newsdesk

Waikato District Health Board

A new system that replaces film x-rays with digital images is live at Waikato, Thames, Tokoroa, Taumarunui and Te Kuiti hospitals.

Culmination of Fundraising for Southland Hospital Children’s Services in Fresh Future Hospital Appeal to be revealed this Friday

Posted 12 November 2009 - 9:12am by newsdesk

Southland District Health Board

Excitement and anticipation are growing at Southland Hospital Children’s Services, with its share of funds raised in this year’s Fresh Future Children’s Hospital Appeal to be revealed at a cheque presentation this Friday.