Taranaki District Health Board - Latest News [Page 6]
Pink feet are growing in Bell Block
Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 11:50 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Since 2005, a group has been working together to make it easier for people in Bell Block to be active and make healthier food choices. This group ( Bell Block Coalition) includes local schools and preschools, interested business people and members of ... More >>
Healthy Foods and Drinks Help Kids Learn
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 10:16 am | Taranaki District Health Board
The food and drinks children have during the school day does affect how they behave and learn. For that reason, the Taranaki District Health Board Health Promotion Unit encourages parents and caregivers to have healthier choices on hand for the lunch ... More >>
Teenagers Test Shoppers
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 10:15 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Half of the shoppers in South Taranaki who were asked to buy alcohol for teenagers in a recent “shoulder tapping exercise” were happy to do so. More >>
Local Progress on Health Targets
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:15 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
The first update on ten new national Health Targets was published this week by the Ministry of Health. Locally, the health sector is working towards the targets, which are indicative of a wider range of services and efforts in priority areas. More >>
Getting lungs puffing again
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 12:24 am | Taranaki District Health Board
The Taranaki DHB Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme is celebrating World COPD Day on November 14th with a walk in Pukekura Park. More >>
5 plus a day month
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 2:41 pm | Taranaki District Health Board
To celebrate 5 + a day month (November), the Nutrition and Physical Activity team at the Health Promotion Unit will be demonstrating how to get 5 + servings of fruit and vegetables in to your diet in simple, interesting and creative ways. More >>
Taranaki DHB Looks At Oral Health Services
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 12:58 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki DHB is asking the community for their input into how oral health services for children and young people, aged 0 – 18, could operate in Taranaki. More >>
Forget the Bling Bling! Supermarket Tours
Friday, 12 October 2007, 9:39 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Free Supermarket Tours are just one of the local activities organised for Forget the Bling Bling! Do the Whanau Thing! a local campaign to help families prepare for a fun, low-cost Christmas. More >>
Mental Health Awareness Week 8th-14th of October
Friday, 5 October 2007, 11:23 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Waitara High School students turn to art – graffiti art - to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week next week. More >>
Professional Door Person Training In Taranaki
Tuesday, 25 September 2007, 11:09 am | Taranaki District Health Board
Taranaki DHB is taking another proactive step towards reducing alcohol related harm. Professional Door Person Training will be provided to licensed premises to assist them in effectively managing patrons. More >>