New Whānau Wellness launched
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The Western Bay of Plenty PHO has launched a new Whānau Wellness programme focused on improving the health and wellbeing of children .
The practical six 6 session programme involves the whole whānau . For two hours each week families who enrol are supported by positive parenting coaches and dietitians to make changes in their lives .
Families talk about oranga kai – healthy eating , oranga pumau-healthy exercise , cooking as a whānau , rewards and positive reinforcement , how to set up good sleep
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routine and limiting access to screen time .
The programme is designed to incorporate games and activities that the whole whānau can enjoy , with a practical cooking component included in each session .
WBOP PHO Equity Projects Coordinator Erina Korohina says , “ The idea is that we try and support the whole whānau so they learn new tips and tools to try at home together .”
Referrals to Whānau Wellness are through Western BOP general practices , the Before School Checks service and Plunket . For further information contact Erina on 571 2100 ext . 716 .
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Erina says getting your tamariki to help you in the kitchen and the garden is one of the learning outcomes of the programme . |
The Ministry of Health has introduced a new health target for all District Health Boards .
By December 2017 , 95 % of obese children identified in the Before School Check ( B4 School Check ) programme will be offered a referral to a health professional for clinical assessment and family based nutrition , activity and lifestyle interventions .
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Your Choice , Your Chance – Young people urged to get free HPV immunisation
Young people across the Bay of Plenty are being urged to ensure they are protected from a common virus that can cause some cancers .
“ The human papillomavirus ( HPV ) immunisation is now available for both males and females , aged 16-26 . It ’ s free and helps to protect against HPV , a group of very common viruses that infect about four out of five people at some time in their lives . HPV causes cells to grow abnormally and over time can lead to cancer . HPV causes almost all cervical cancer and several other cancers that affect both males and females .
“ The vaccine is safe , very good at preventing HPV infection , and at reducing the HPV-related cancer risks for young people into the future ,” says Dr Jim Miller , Medical Officer of Health for Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service .
“ My advice is that you take this chance , and choose to reduce your cancer risk for the future ,” says Dr Miller .
Make an appointment today with your doctor to get your free HPV immunisation .
For further information visit www . ttophs . govt . nz / HPV
Young people across the Bay of Plenty are being encouraged to get their free HPV immunisation .
New mural from DHB musical
Last year staff and patients of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board were encouraged to audition for a play written by playwright Andrea Kidd , wife of the BOPDHB Physiotherapy Leader Martin Kidd .
A Matter of Taste played in the 16th Avenue Theatre for four performances and was extremely well attended . This success resulted in a profit from ticket sales and those who were part of the production agreed where the profits would be spent : on art , music , and rehabilitation equipment .
Earlier this month , a vibrant mural , illustrated by BOPDHB staffer Christine Clark , and funded by the A Matter of Taste profit , was unveiled in Tauranga Hospital ’ s physiotherapy gym . In addition new rehabilitation equipment and music equipment for the wider DHB service was also bought .
Eleven year old Stephy White , who starred in the play and is a regular user of the area where the mural now resides , helped Andrea Kidd officially unveil the mural .
Stephy describe the gym as looking really grey and boring and “ blech ” before the mural was installed .
“ I think the new mural ’ s pretty cool , my favourite part is the ocean and seeing the animals . The toys and the new equipment look pretty fun and I think they ’ ll be pretty good to exercise with too .”
A Matter of Taste director Martin Kidd said he was chuffed to finally unveil the mural and gift the rehabilitation equipment to the service , on behalf of the cast and crew of A Matter of Taste .
“ The mural was designed primarily with children in mind , but we hope people of all ages will appreciate it .”
Playwright Andrea Kidd together with patient and star of the show Stephy White officially unveil the new mural .