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Welcome to another edition of the Nelson
Bays Primary Health fortnightly newsletter.
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Nelson Bays Primary Health
News:
MEND
A FREE fun programme for kids commences in
October
Nelson Bays Primary Health, in
partnership with Sport Tasman, will be delivering the MEND
programme in the Nelson and Tasman region.
The MEND Programme is an
evidence based community programme for overweight and obese children
aged between 7-13 and their families. The multi-disciplinary
programme places equal emphasis on (M)ind,
(E)xercise and (N)utrition and
combines this with the ability to motivate parents and children to
(D)
o It!
The programme combines all the elements
known to be vital in treating and preventing overweight or obesity in
children, including family involvement, practical education in nutrition and
diet, increasing physical activity and behavioral change.
Go to www.bewell.org.nz/mend for
more information about the
programme.
Developing an integrated Pain Management service
Review of existing services.
The DHB is undertaking a review on its pain service with
the intention of establishing a chronic pain
clinic. Nelson Bays Primary
Health has been asked to collate feedback from primary care
regarding what currently exists for pain management and/or what is
needed. The outcomes they are wanting is that persons assessed
as needing pain services have access to a sustainable and ongoing
pain service that is well integrated between the primary and
secondary sector.
Download more information/feedback
form here
NEWS:
Speed Networking - Meet and Greet
Whakatu Marae 17th
September
How much do you know about community services
available to you and your community in Nelson/Marlborough/Tasman
area. Whakatu Marae is providing the time and
the space for business / service people to come
together to promote their services in a fun activity.
More
information here
Social Determinants of
Health Seminar
Dunedin 22nd
September
The WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health has produced a landmark
report on actions to improve health and reduce inequalities.
This report is of special relevance to health promoters.
More
information here
Holding Hands: Sharing our Strengths
Auckland 25th
September
A free forum designed for anyone with a work focus or
interest in improving the nutrition and physical activity behaviours
of Pacifica peoples.
Download registration
information and
more information
Cervical Screening Awareness
Month
All of
September
 The National Screening Unit is once again promoting
September as 'Cervical Screening Awareness Month'. Having an
awareness month gives the National Cervical Screening Programme an
opportunity to remind women of the importance of having regular
cervical smears.
For more
information go here
Reviews of Health Promotion Practice in Aotearoa New
Zealand 2007-2008
Report
Available
A
recent publication by HPF/Otago University evaluates a
range of health programmes. This may be of interest
particularly for those involved in nutrition and physical activity.
Download
Report
Nursing Education
Forum
12th and 13th November 2009,
Wellington
 With a primary focus on nursing within New Zealand’s
health sector, this forum will provide you with the opportunity to
increase your understanding of the influence and impact of
addictions in our communities. Take this opportunity to
discuss the connections between mental health and addiction
disorders.
Download
registration information
Pregnant Women To Be Offered HIV
Tests
All pregnant women across the Nelson Marlborough region
will be offered screening for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) as
part of the range of routine antenatal blood tests carried
out.
For more information go here and
http://www.nsu.govt.nz/
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