Health News - May 2016
The May edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers this week.
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Tobacco sold to under-aged customers in the Tasman and Marlborough regions
Two tobacco retailers were caught selling cigarettes to an underage customer during an operation by the Nelson Marlborough Health Public Health Service last week.
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A tasty start to our ‘Tap Into Water’ campaign
An assortment of naturally-flavoured water will be available to sample at the launch of Nelson Marlborough Health’s Tap Into Water campaign.
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Women and newborns: The heart of midwifery
To celebrate International Day of the Midwife on 5 May, every baby born in the Nelson Marlborough region in May will be given handcrafted woolen clothing.
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Protecting baby starts in pregnancy
Immunisation Weeks starts on 2 May and the focus this year is about protecting unborn children.
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Patients ‘co-design’ improvements in radiology service
A new approach to finding out how people feel about radiology services at Nelson Hospital is proving to be very effective.
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Health News - April 2016
Did you know each month Nelson Marlborough Health publish the latest Health News in local community newspapers?
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New Nelson Hospital chaplaincy initiative
The Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy service now enables patients moving from Nelson Hospital to retirement complexes to receive spiritual and emotional ministry.
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Start a conversation that counts
Get talking and begin planning your future healthcare today.
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Are you eligible for a free flu vaccine?
Infection with the influenza virus may lead to a stay in hospital for any age group but particularly if you are elderly or have an ongoing medical condition.
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