Latest Health Headlines [Page 4]
Skin cancer costs remain under-reported
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 3:50 pm | Public Health Association
The true cost of skin cancer to Kiwis is not known, the Public Health Association Conference in New Plymouth was told today, and a better system for skin cancer reporting is desperately needed. More >>
Innovative Strategies Address Maori Men’s Heart Health
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 3:40 pm | Public Health Association
A combination of innovative communications, strong Maori male role models, and face-to-face engagement with Maori men, is proving effective in addressing Maori men’s heart health and disease. More >>
Thousands forced to live in camping grounds
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 3:34 pm | Public Health Association
Thousands of New Zealanders unable to access or afford rental houses are being forced to live in camping grounds, the Public Health Association Conference in New Plymouth was told today. More >>
New Programme Addresses Maori Women Smoking
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 3:25 pm | Public Health Association
A new programme of co-ordinated services has been established to address the issue of Maori women smoking during pregnancy. More >>
Northland Kids’ Teeth Among New Zealand’s Worst
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 11:52 am | Public Health Association
65 percent of 5-year-olds in Northland have experienced some form of dental decay, the highest rate throughout the whole country, the Public Health Association Conference in New Plymouth was told today. More >>
Psychiatrists Call for Better Support for NZ Carers
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 11:14 am | Royal Australian and NZ College of Psychiatrists
The importance of carers, whanau and families will be celebrated today with the official NZ launch of the 'Supporting carers in the mental health system' position statement developed by the Community Collaboration Committee during the annual NZ Branch Conference ... More >>
Games deliver new insights into Autism
Monday, 16 September 2013, 3:05 pm | Media Design School
A free iPad game is giving the medical fraternity something to think about as it delivers fresh observations about children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Nurfland is the first in a series of games being developed by Project Autismus, a not-for-profit ... More >>
Public Health Association Conference gets underway tomorrow
Monday, 16 September 2013, 2:47 pm | Public Health Association
Delegates and speakers from overseas and around the country are converging on New Plymouth this week for the Public Health Association’s annual conference. This year the conference theme is Partnership or Collaboration; is there a difference? More >>
Prefilled Injectables Fast Becoming a Prerequisite
Monday, 16 September 2013, 2:00 pm | Applied Data Analytics
Although barely ten years old, a number of market and technology factors have converged over the past five years to make the market for prefilled syringes and injectors the fastest growing segment in the drug delivery sector. More >>
New Kiwi President of College of Psychiatrists welcomed
Monday, 16 September 2013, 1:52 pm | Royal Australian and NZ College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is very pleased to congratulate Dr Murray Patton who celebrates his new role as President of the College at the annual NZ psychiatry conference after serving two years as President-Elect. More >>
Health Leaders Acknowledge 120 Years of Votes for Women
Monday, 16 September 2013, 11:34 am | Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand
Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand will be celebrating this week to mark 120 years since New Zealand women won the right to vote and is urging all employers in the health sector to give greater recognition to the value of female health professionals. More >>
EPA welcomes Massey University report
Friday, 13 September 2013, 4:57 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority has welcomed a new Massey University report on New Zealand workers’ exposure to substances that cause cancer, saying it aids the EPA’s own work in reducing risks. More >>
Moisture Mist Products Now Available at Unichem Mainstreet
Friday, 13 September 2013, 2:37 pm | Unichem Mainstreet Pharmacy
Shiseido is the preeminent cosmetics company in the world, combining innovative makeup and skincare products, with traditional Japanese sensibilities. Founded in 1872, the Shiseido company has a long-standing reputation as providing products that encompass ... More >>
OptiFast Now Available at Amcal Brookfield Pharmacy
Friday, 13 September 2013, 2:35 pm | Amcal Brookfield Pharmacy
OptiFast products have garnered tremendous attention across the globe as one of the most proven and effective means of weight loss. More >>
Staff numbers at Waitemata DHB continue to grow
Friday, 13 September 2013, 2:23 pm | Waitemata District Health Board
The number of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals at Waitemata DHB continues to grow. Waitemata DHB director of human resources, Sam Bartrum, says clinical staff numbers at the DHB have increased by 479 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) roles since July ... More >>
Southern Cross – Strong, Stable and Delivering Value
Friday, 13 September 2013, 1:54 pm | Southern Cross Healthcare
The 2013 financial year saw New Zealand’s largest health insurer, Southern Cross Medical Care Society, retain its strong and stable financial position and continue to deliver excellent value to its members. More >>
Auckland research may aid new vascular disorder therapies
Friday, 13 September 2013, 1:34 pm | University of Auckland
Auckland scientists have contributed to identifying a novel genetic pathway used in the stabilisation of blood vessels. These discoveries may open up a new approach in the development of therapies to treat vascular disorders. More >>
Fluoride a national priority, says NZMA
Friday, 13 September 2013, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) strongly supports community water fluoridation, and welcomes the new Ministry of Health website www.fluoridefacts.govt.nz. More >>
UC research helps identify growth of stroke & heart disease
Friday, 13 September 2013, 11:54 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) research into heart disease is aimed at allowing clinicians in future to identify and detect the growth of stroke and heart disease plaques before they are large enough to rupture. More >>
NZ dental therapists in frontline against child abuse
Friday, 13 September 2013, 10:15 am | University of Otago
A ground-breaking University of Otago study of dental therapists in New Zealand has highlighted the crucial role they play in child protection, but also the barriers they face when seeking to report suspected cases. More >>
Concerns on the Use of Animal Products to Treat Head Lice
Friday, 13 September 2013, 9:39 am | National Poisons Centre
The National Poisons Centre (NPC) is concerned about the use of animal remedies to treat head lice. Of note are those products containing the organophosphate fenthion. In the last 10 years, for example 26% of calls to the NPC on these products were ... More >>
Driver flown to hospital
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 5:04 pm | TrustPower TECT Rescue Helicopter
This afternoon the Tauranga based TrustPower TECT Rescue helicopter was called to Waihi where a 66 year old local man had crashed his car into the back of a parked logging truck, he received chest and abdominal injuries as a result of the crash. ... More >>
IHC Accuses the Government of Ten Years of Indifference
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 4:45 pm | IHC
IHC is accusing the government of indifference after ten years of inaction over a report that called for urgent steps to be taken about the health of people with intellectual disabilities. More >>
Food safety advice for people without power in their homes
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 4:26 pm | Canterbury District Health Board
The Community and Public Health Division of the Canterbury District Health Board is reminding people to be careful consuming perishable foods, following recent electricity outages in the region caused by the weather event on Tuesday night. More >>
72-Year-Old to Ride Across New Zealand on 70-Year-Old Bike
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 3:57 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ
John Smithies, is riding the length of New Zealand at the age of 72 on a rusty 1940’s three-speed bike, to raise awareness of the blood cancer lymphoma. More >>
Community consultation hui begin on the East Coast
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 3:23 pm | Tairawhiti DHB
Consultation meetings are underway on the East Coast as, Ngati Porou Hauora Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou and Tairawhiti District Health seek input on a review of health services for the Coast. More >>
New Zealand failing in obesity prevention
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 3:20 pm | University of Auckland
A disinvestment in obesity prevention and failure to enact any major healthy food policies is contributing to New Zealand’s worsening obesity statistics compared to other OECD countries, according to researcher, Professor Boyd Swinburn, and serious ... More >>
Disturbing health statistics on intellectual disabilities
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 2:00 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission joins the IHC and People First New Zealand in calling for an explanation of progress for people with learning/intellectual disabilities. The call marks the tenth anniversary of the 2003 report of the National Advisory ... More >>
Here comes the bride – in an ambulance?
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 10:45 am | ACC
For the bride and groom, it’s meant to be the happiest day of their life – but for lots of Kiwis, a wedding ends up being a place where they get injured. More >>
Get in the game to boost wellbeing
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 6:36 pm | Mental Health Foundation
A national competition designed to boost wellbeing is back for another year and people are being urged to sign up. More >>
Investing in the future of New Zealanders
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 5:28 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
This week is ‘Include A Charity’ week, and Arthritis New Zealand is delighted to be a founding member of the Include A Charity Trust and work in partnership with 43 other NZ charities to promote making a will and leaving a gift to a charity. More >>
'Enough is Enough' avialable to deaf, hearing impaired
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 5:27 pm | Northland District Health Board
"Family violence is an issue that affects everyone, including deaf and hearing impaired communities, which is why captions for ‘Enough is Enough’ have been commissioned”, said Dr Nick Chamberlain, Chief Executive Northland District Health Board. More >>
Major laboratory expansion opens in Christchurch
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 4:47 pm | AsureQuality
AsureQuality celebrated the opening of its newly refurbished and expanded Christchurch food testing laboratory today, with the Prime Minister, Rt Hon. John Key and many of its customers in attendance. More >>
Graham Watt joins Caldera Health as Managing Director
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 4:17 pm | Caldera Health
Caldera’s Chairman, Dr Alastair MacCormick, says that Graham’s knowledge of the global diagnostics market, his experience in the industry and his extensive international networks will be invaluable for the company. More >>
Mental health of Kiwis to be discussed at conference
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 11:58 am | Royal Australian and NZ College of Psychiatrists
Mental health of New Zealanders to be discussed at Auckland conference The largest annual psychiatry conference in New Zealand will be held in Auckland next week from 16-18 September with more than 60 speakers including leading experts on areas such ... More >>
Chlamydia, geriatrics and heart disease up for award
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 11:31 am | The Kudos Awards
High rates of Chlamydia cases in New Zealand are the research focus of KuDos Hamilton Science Excellence Awards finalist Jane Morgan. Nominated for her research on trends related to the sexually transmitted infection, Dr Morgan is amongst three finalists ... More >>
There are worse things than cancer
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 10:03 am | CanTeen
This year sees a new advertising campaign for CanTeen – an emotional reminder that, while living with cancer is one of the most daunting challenges young people can face, there is nothing worse than going through it alone. More >>
College of Chiropractic Team Wins NZAPEP Sector Awards
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 6:59 pm | NZ Chiropractors Association
On Wednesday 4 Septmber at the New Zealand Association of Private Education Providers (NZAPEP) Awards Dinner held in Wellington, Dr. Kelly Holt Research Fellow and students Jens Duehr and Bronwyn Hunt from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic were recognised ... More >>
Blue Illusion supports orange
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 12:18 pm | Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand’s Chief Executive Sandra Kirby is delighted that some of the Blue Illusion stores are supporting Arthritis New Zealand’s Annual Appeal. More >>
Help often unavailable for depressed young Kiwis
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:38 am | New Zealand Association of Counsellors
The New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) has backed calls for more support for young people dealing with depression. More >>
Workplace cancers study leads occupational disease research
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:36 am | Massey University
Public health researchers have identified which carcinogens are likely to contribute most to occupational cancer in New Zealand workplaces. More >>
Cxbladder excels in New Zealand
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:26 am | Pacific Edge
New Zealand clinicians and healthcare providers are excited about Pacific Edge Limited’s cancer detection system Cxbladder for its ability to detect bladder cancer with a high degree of accuracy. More >>
World Suicide Prevention Day
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 9:38 am | Mental Health Foundation
World Suicide Prevention Day: We’ve come a long way, but still have work to do More >>
Smoking: Joining forces to trigger mass quitting
Monday, 9 September 2013, 2:09 pm | National Maori Tobacco Control Leadership Service
Triggering mass quitting was the focus for Aukati Kaipaipa providers at the Atamira Maori in the City event in Auckland over the weekend. Four providers came together to deliver a seamless Auckland-wide cessation service as part of the event's Hauora ... More >>
Immunisation coverage up - NZ falling behind in vaccine use
Monday, 9 September 2013, 1:25 pm | Immunisation Advisory Centre
New Zealand is now among the best in the world in reducing equity gaps in immunisation coverage, reports the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) as it heralds the 8th New Zealand National Immunisation Conference to be held in Auckland this week from September ... More >>
Study into health disparities for young Māori women & babies
Monday, 9 September 2013, 1:08 pm | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
The reclamation of academic research by, with and for Māori is the focus of a study into inequalities in the country’s health system undertaken by seven Wellington-based health researchers; Beverley Lawton, Fiona Cram, Charrissa Makowharemahihi, Tina ... More >>
New Jenny Craig one-of-its-kind TVC hits the airways
Monday, 9 September 2013, 12:46 pm | Jenny Craig
For the first time ever, Jenny Craig's latest marketing campaign announcing Stephie Tauevihi losing 35 kilos features a 60 second spot as part of the TVC campaign. More >>
NIH on International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day
Monday, 9 September 2013, 12:11 pm | US State Department
International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day, recognized every year on Sept. 9th, is an important reminder that prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of birth defects and developmental disorders in the United ... More >>
Stroke Awareness Week Runs This Week - Every minute counts
Monday, 9 September 2013, 12:03 pm | Westcoast DHB
Stroke Awareness Week runs from 9 – 15 Sept – learn to recognise the symptoms of a stroke – you never know when the skills you’ve learnt will come in useful to help family, friends or someone in the community. More >>
Community organisations encouraged to apply for grant
Monday, 9 September 2013, 9:49 am | Medibank Health Solutions New Zealand
More New Zealand community organisations are in line to receive grants to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities, as applications for the Medibank Community Fund (MCF) 2014 grants open. The 2014 grants are worth a total of $100,000 – an ... More >>
E-cigarettes show promise in helping smokers quit
Sunday, 8 September 2013, 2:19 pm | University of Auckland
The first ever trial to compare e-cigarettes with nicotine patches shows comparable success in helping smokers to quit. More >>
NZ lowly ranked on personal wellbeing
Sunday, 8 September 2013, 11:34 am | University of Canterbury
As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches a University of Canterbury lecturer says it is timely to reflect on people’s wellbeing. Tracy Clelland says high wellbeing equates to good mental health which is about supporting people to flourish. More >>
Response to High Court Verdict in the R.J Davis Case
Friday, 6 September 2013, 3:49 pm | Osteopathic Council of New Zealand
The Osteopathic Council, which is responsible for the regulation of the osteopathic profession, was advised by the New Zealand Police on 5 April 2012 that Richard James Davis, a registered osteopath practising in Gisborne, had been charged with offences ... More >>
Refurbished Chemotherapy Day Stay has the ‘wow’ factor
Friday, 6 September 2013, 2:22 pm | Waikato DHB
Wendy Hickey has been a regular at Waikato Hospital's Chemotherapy Day Stay for four years but the clinic she walked into on Monday was a vast improvement on the one she's been used to attending. More >>
NZ Dental Association Appalled At Anti-Fluoride Billboards
Friday, 6 September 2013, 2:18 pm | Waikato DHB
The New Zealand Dental Association is appalled at the two anti-fluoride billboards which have gone up in central Hamilton this week. Fluoride Action Network New Zealand has erected two anti-fluoride billboards on Ulster St and Mill St this week, boldly ... More >>
Conference explores suicide and older people
Friday, 6 September 2013, 12:11 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Next Tuesday, 10 September, is World Suicide Prevention Day. A conference to be held in Auckland on the day will cover a wide range of topics including a session on suicide prevention in older adults. More >>
Care Action Network on its way for families living with FASD
Friday, 6 September 2013, 9:36 am | FASD CAN Inc
Monday 9 September is World FASD Awareness Day. Among New Zealand’s activities this year is the launch of a new non-profit organisation for families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). More >>
Auckland marks World FASD Awareness Day
Friday, 6 September 2013, 9:07 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
Monday 9 September is World FASD Awareness Day. At precisely 9.09am people around the world take a moment to reflect on the harm that can happen when alcohol is consumed during pregnancy, which can result in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). More >>
Take a quiz and save a life - Stroke Awareness Week
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 5:14 pm | Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation has launched two new online resources – a quiz and a Facebook page - for Stroke Awareness Week (9-15 September) to help spread the FAST stroke recognition message. More >>
Interim CEO for Capital Coast DHB Appointed
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 3:25 pm | Capital and Coast District Health Board
The Board of Capital & Coast District Health Board has today announced the appointment of Debbie Chin as the interim chief executive of the DHB following the resignation of current CEO Mary Bonner last month. Mrs Chin is to take up the position from Monday ... More >>
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