Course to educate people with diabetes starts in Whanganui in March
15 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Andre Mason and Mary Hirini facilitate the Living Well with Diabetes courses for the Whanganui Regional Health Network. Photo / Supplied
Andre Mason and Mary Hirini facilitate the Living Well with Diabetes courses for the Whanganui Regional Health Network. Photo / Supplied
Whanganui Chronicle
The Whanganui Regional Health Network s next course to help educate people with diabetes starts next month.
The seven-week Living Well with Diabetes programme was launched six years ago and aims to provide five courses per year. Courses are facilitated by Andre Mason and Mary Hirini and, to date, have taken place in Whanganui, Marton, Taihape, Waverley and Kaitoke Prison.
Stats reveal the trend in Whanganui smoking rates
29 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Recent price rises have made smoking less affordable than ever and there is help at hand for those wishing to quit.
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Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
Data from the Whanganui Regional Health Network indicates a drop in Whanganui s smoking rate over the past three years. In 2017, 21 per cent of its client base smoked but that was down to 19 per cent in 2020.
The data is drawn from the 13 WRHN general practices and includes an age range of 15 to 74 years. There are 8272 smokers within that group.
Free measles vaccines available from Whanganui pharmacies, medical centres
15 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy owner Adam Holmes is pleased to be offering the MMR vaccine.
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Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy owner Adam Holmes is pleased to be offering the MMR vaccine.
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Whanganui Chronicle
The measles virus is known to be eight times more contagious than Covid-19.
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines are available across the Whanganui region - and with some pharmacies now vaccinating, it s easier than ever to get protected.
Free MMR vaccinations are now available at Unichem, Central City Pharmacy and Countdown Pharmacy. MMR vaccines are also available through GPs and schools.