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Nelson Bays Primary Health (PHO) News - 22nd January 2009

Welcome to another edition of the Nelson Bays Primary Health fortnightly newsletter.

PHO News:

Nga mihinui ki a koutou mo te Tau Hou

A warm welcome for 2009 to you all from the team here at Nelson Bays Primary Health as we look to 2009 and the challenges we all face. With a new government we will no doubt face some further changes this year but as we all know the health sector would not be the health sector without change!

 

2009 is the Chinese Year of the Ox. The Ox works hard, patiently, and methodically, with original intelligence and reflective thought. The Chinese say the time of year and day an Ox is born is important in determining lifestyle. Behind the tenacious, labouring, and self- sacrificing exterior of Oxen lies an active mind. While their balance and strength inspire confidence, Oxen can seem rigid, obstinate, and slow. They impress others as leaders, fearing neither responsibility nor risk. However, sometimes they must labour long hours to accomplish little. As a result, the Ox can find life's journey laborious and the rewards uncertain.

We will leave you to draw your own conclusions regarding what this means for primary health care in Nelson Bays!

 

Happenings at NBPH

 

New Staff Member: Glenis Bell joins us in early February as the Chronic Conditions Coordinator. Glenis has a strong background in Cardiac rehabilitation, community development and project management. More on Glenis and her new role in the next newsletter.

 

While its early days in the new year, it's a good opportunity to reflect on what's coming up.

 

Several key projects contining to make steady progress are the: Golden Bay Integrated Health Services, Be Well Health Checks, Primary Mental Health Initiative, Community Nutrition Service and Pharmacy Services Development. 

Key areas within the primary health sector and throughout our region remain, and include: reducing health inequalities, promoting community leadership and ownership, supporting the provision of quality primary health care services and understanding our population.

 

We look forward to working closely with many of you over the coming months and we will continue to keep you all well informed via this regular newsletter. As always, feel free to send relevant primary health-related items for the newsletter.

 

For more information or to send articles for publication please email me at David.Stichbury@nelsonpho.org.nz or phone  5391640.

 

Primary Health News:

The following information is of particular relevance to GPs, Primary Health Care Nurses and other health care providers throughout the region.

Southern Cancer Network - Steering Group 

 

The Southern Cancer Network (SCN) has completed the first phase of its set up and establishment and is now planning for stage two, which is to include the formation of a Steering Group.

Expressions of Interest are being sought for representation on the Steering Group. For more information download the information sheet (pdf)

 

Bikewise Battle

 

It’s that time of year again! 1st – 28th February 2009 is Bikewise where companies and organisations compete to get as many of their staff riding to work as possible.

Nelson Bays Primary Health has a team in this national initiative run by NZ Transport Authority and Ministry of Health. All you have to do is set up an organisation profile then staff register individually to log their miles. Nelson Tasman has strong participation usually so you can always contact participating organisations and provide some ‘friendly encouragement’!

 

Go to http://www.icyclenow.co.nz/register/user to register.

 

 

 

 

Professional Development:

 

Certificate of Achievement - Introducing Health Promotion

 

This excellent course provides a strong foundation understanding and skills in health promotion. It is taught over two contact blocks and results in a Level 4 MIT Certificate delivered in partnership with the Health Promotion Forum. It is delivered from a very student-centered approach and delivered in a style very accessible to all levels of learning.

Course content includes: 

  • What is health promotion?
  • Determinants of health
  • Application of Te Tiriti O Waitangi to health promotion
  • Ottawa Charter
  • Overview of key health promotion strategies and skills
  • Values and ethics
  • Learning and study skills 

For information and enrolment details see http://hauora.co.nz/page.php?p=61&fp=6 or contact Glenn Thomas, Health Promotion Adviser at NBPH 03 539 1650. 

 

Getting to Grips with your Portfolio

A session for Primary Health Nurses

by Brenda Bruning and Angela Taylor

 

Date:  26th February 2009
Time:  1100-1400pm

 

For more information download info (pdf) and Application form (doc)

 

Other Notices and Links:

 

The following information may be of interest to all Primary Health Care providers, community based groups and those interested in wellness throughout the region.

 

Open Day Kai Festival 2009 - Whakatu Marae
Waitangi Day, Friday 6th February 2009

 

 

Sample Nelson’s International & Traditional Kai within our community
Sampling kai portions of $2.50 or $5.00
10.30am to 4.30pm
Enter through Whakatu Marae or Founders Park.

 

For more information download information here (pdf)

 

 

 

Garage Sale Saturday 24th January
Nelson Women's Centre - 44 Trafalgar Street, Nelson


If you have household goods to donate, please bring them to us.
If you are a bargain hunter, come support us and enjoy trolling for treasure...

For more information contact Carrie on 5467986 or email nnwomenscentre@ts.co.nz 

 

Valentine's Heart Week

 

Valentine’s Heart Week is the Heart Foundation’s big chance to reach out to all New Zealanders and explain why making the change to heart-healthy living is vital for our long-term wellbeing and happiness.

It’s also our chance to raise the crucial funds we need to continue our work advancing cardiac care, funding heart research and promoting healthy lifestyles.

This year, we invite workplaces to “Wear Red for Heart Day’ on Friday 13 February – a day to wear a splash of red and give a gold coin donation in support of our work.

To register your workplace please visit www.heartweek.org.nz and click on ‘Wear Red for Heart Day’.  Simply fill in the online registration form and Averil West will be in touch with everything you need to prepare for the big day!

KidPower

KidPower Instructor wanted! Training provided. Check out latest courses and news here: www.bewell.org.nz/kidpower

New Resources:

 

A Health Promotion and Events Calendar for 2009 is available for download here (pdf). A Word version is also available here

 

 

Nelson Bays Primary Health Website:www.bewell.org.nz

 

  

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