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

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

Nelson Bays Primary Health News:

 

 

It Takes A Village 

Our “It takes a Village” expo held at Victory School Hall was a runaway success.

 

With over 50 exhibitors showcasing what they could provide in the way of community support, health professionals including nurses working in Primary Health Care settings, District Nurses, Public Health Nurses, Occupational Health Nurses and General Practitioners (and our Mayor!) were able to see the richness and diversity of what our city can provide in the way of support beyond clinic walls.  What a great night – a wonderful atmosphere of collaboration and optimism was clear amongst the over 200 attendees.

 

Anything we can do to promote patient self-management through enhancing community connections is really important to us.  Not only was it great for the practitioners, it was a great opportunity for the community groups to network amongst themselves – always good to know “who’s out there” !

 

Based on the excellent feedback we received – we would like to see this become an annual event – bigger and better each year ! 

 

Please let us know if you would like to be involved in the future as we would like to start a list to contact prior to the next event.


Primary Health News:

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

Post-natal Depresssion Support Network
8 Week Course

 

Post-natal Depression Support Network are now running a group as an 8 week course, commencing in May, for women experiencing

post-natal stress.  Attached is a flyer with all the information.

 

Contact details are:

Catriona Ward at PND Support Network
50 Halifax Street
Nelson
Tel: (03) 548 3555
Email postnataldepression@clear.net.nz

 

World Smokefree Day

May 31 

 

The theme for World Smokefree Day 2009 is all about giving quitting smoking a go – and friends and family supporting those who want to quit.

 

Key Messages:

  • Me mutu kia kaha / Give quitting a go you can do it.
  • World Smoke free Day provides a great opportunity to stop smoking.
  • There are many health and other benefits to stopping smoking.
  • You benefit financially by quitting smoking.
  • Quit for yourself and for your loved ones.
  • Support your loved ones to quit.

Website: http://www.worldsmokefreeday.org.nz/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students Against Violence 
 

 

A group of local secondary school students have come together with common concerns about youth affected by domestic violence. They are currently establishing a region wide movement of youth coming together to stand up to domestic violence. The group has built a website with the vision of building around this resource. They are now seeking donations and sponsorship to pay for website hosting and promotion.

Please support Students Against Violence in their journey to support youth and promote a generation thats not ok with domestic violence.

 

 

Website: www.savemovement.org

 

Professional Development:

 

Diabetes New Zealand AGM and 2009 Conference

The Annual General Meeting and 2009 Confernce will be held in Blenheim on 8 - 10 May 2009.

Go to www.diabetes.org.nz for more information and to download a registration form.

 

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.

www.bewell.org.nz

 

  

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