LiveSmart at the Supermarket 2012

LiveSmart at the Supermarket is beginning again for 2012

This year we are running a four week programme across Stokes Valley and Naenae New Worlds, with lots of delicious and cheap recipes and in store discounts on fruit and vegetables.

This week, we have a Fruit Kebabs, with the team from Stokes Valley Whare Kai Pepe Breastfeeding Group. Join us at the Stokes Valley New World Supermarket Thursday afternoon from 2.30pm to make some kebabs, take advantage of the specials and pick up your free recipe booklet.

LiveSmart at the Supermarket is all about showing people that healthy eating can be affordable and tasty. See you there!

 

   
  • Hands on 4 week cooking programme
  • Gain new skills in cooking low fat, low cost meals and snacks
  • Ingredients and cooking equipment provided
  • Small supportive group

      Free!

      Interested?

      Phone Tanya, 04 576 8602

      Places are limited

 

News

   

Free Heart Health Checks for Tane

To encourage people to look after their heart, Valley PHO offered free heart checks at Tumeke Taita Summer Festival on March 17th.

62 people had their heart checked on the day.

Heart disease is silent, people are usually unaware that they are at risk of a having a heart attack or stroke. Heart health checks are recommended for all men over 45 and women over 55. Māori, Pacific and Indian men and women should begin heart checks 10 years earlier (35 and 45).

For those unable to make this Saturday 17 March, you may be eligible for a free or low cost heart check with your own doctor or practice nurse. Phone your medical centre to enquire.

For more information on any of the above contact Tanya, Valley PHO Ph 04 576 8602

For more information on heart health visit http://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/ or http://www.knowyournumbers.co.nz/

   

 

Pacific Child Health Day 2012

Valley PHO in collaboration with many other Hutt Valley child health providers celebrated Pacific Child Health Day on March 31st 2012. Pacific health Day is one of Valley PHO's major health promotion events held annually to promote health and wellbeing messages for Pacific people living in the Hutt Valley. This year the event at Avalon Park focused on Child Health in particular skin infections, oral health, immunisations and healthy eating.

Highlights included:

  • Fun day with lots of entertainment and activities (Bouncy Castle, Face painting, Hip Hop competition and More)
  • Health information
  • Opportunity to meet some of the Hurricanes rugby team
  • For more information contact: Candice (04) 576 8603      

      

Valley Fit Tryathlon

Members of Valley PHO's weekly fitness group 'Valley Fit' recently completed their first Tryathlon at Naenae. This triathlon was specially designed for those who have never taken part in a triathlon but wanted to give a go.

This was the first Tryathlon run by Valley PHO Families Coach Sarah Milne who hopes to run it again this year.

For more information please contact Sarah 04 5768601

 

Even though Mental Health Awareness Week is over for 2011, it is still important to carry on thinking about our wellbeing and how we can each 'train' to have stronger, more positive mental health.

This year's rugby inspired theme for Mental health Awareness 'Get in the Game' reminds everyone that just like our physical health, our mental health requires effort and application.

Top coaches agree, training makes you play a better game, and it's no different when it comes to mental health. Check out  Winning-ways

For more information visit http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz