McDonalds Weight Watchers Meals a Success
Figures released by McDonalds show the Weight Watchers Approved Meals have been a success, with over 100,000 being sold nationwide within three months.
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Health Press Releases, New Zealand
Lung Cancer Statistics
In 2007, statistics show that lung cancer accounted for the majority of cancer deaths, followed by breast cancer and bowel cancer.
Newly funded iodine only tablet to meet unmet need
PHARMAC’s medical directory Dr Peter Moodie announces a new iodine-only table, that enables pregnant and breastfeeding woman to meet daily iodine requirements, is now available in New Zealand.
Prison Smoking Ban
A smoking ban in New Zealand prisons is expected to take effect from 1 July 2011, preceded by a 12 month campaign to help prisoners quit smoking. The ban is expected to reduce health and safety risks to prisoners and staff.
Support Service for PCP Exposed Sawmill Workers
A support service for former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP) is to be established by the Ministry of Health. PCP is a timber preservative used in the 1950s to 1980s.
New Neonatal Unit (NICU) for Dunedin Hospital
Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed that Dunedin Hospital will receive a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
The Journal – Depression Website
The Journal website is an online self-management programme for New Zealanders experiencing mild to moderate depression.
PET Scan Funding
Funding for PET scans will increase, allowing double the number of cancer patients to be offered PET scans.
Auckland Zoo Smokefree
Auckland Zoo is going smokefree, coinciding with World Smokefree Day on Monday, 31 May 2010.
Dyslexia Workshop in Queenstown
Leading UK-based dyslexia expert Neil MacKay is delivering a new workshop in Queenstown for parents and teachers.
NZ Blood Service Vampire Assistance
The New Zealand Blood Service is launching a blood donation campaign with assistance from publishers and broadcasters of the vampire show True Blood.
Vaccine Reactions in Children
Dr Pat Tuohy talks about febrile convulsions to put vaccine reactions in children into perspective.
Natural Health Products Public Consultation
A public consultation has been launched on a proposed regulatory scheme for the natural health products industry by the Ministry of Health.
New Regional Trauma System at Waikato Hospital
New Zealand’s first regional trauma system was launched at Waikato Hospital by Health Minister Tony Ryall.
Government Plans to Improve Health for Pacific People
The government has launched a five year health plan for Pacific people ‘Ala Mo’ui: Pathways to Pacific Health and Wellbeing 2010 – 2014.
Networking Website for Health Clinicians
A new website is being developed by the Ministry of Health enabling doctors, nurses, and other health specialists to share information and discuss topics online. The website will feature similar social networking tools such as Facebook and Bebo use.
Departing Health Director-General Well-Wished
The NZ Nurses Organisation is sorry to hear that Stephen McKernan, Health Director-General is not seeking reappointment.
Immunise Against Influenza and Swine Flu
The 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine has arrived and includes protection against Pandemic H1N1 Influenza 09 (swine flu).
2010 Swine Flu Pandemic Influenza Update
18 February 2010 Media Release from the New Zealand Ministry of Health (MOH) on the Swine Flu Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2010.
2009 Swine Flu Pandemic Influenza Update
Dr Mark Jacobs, Director of Public Health in New Zealand gives Update 165 on the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic Influenza for 2009 showing overall rates of the influenza remain low in New Zealand and that the Ministry of Health is actively reviewing the situation and preparing for a potential increase in activity over 2010.