HEALTHNEWS Nelson Marlborough Health NELSON MARLBOROUGH HEALTH/WWW.NMDHB.GOVT.NZ/ NELSON (03) 546 1800/MARLBOROUGH (03) 520 9999/JUNE 2019 0O0000000000000000 LET'S TalkyABOUT...men's health. "Finding and treating early is better for June is Men's Health Month, a great time to encourage guys to take a closer look at their health. cancer Many men are prone to ignoring symptoms and avoiding the doctor. So let's get guys talking, with their mates, families whanau and doctors, and doing something for themselves to be just a little bit healthier. whanau." t our Ditre Tamatea, General Manager One easy way to do this, for men (and women) aged 60-74, is to do the free bowel screening test. Screening saves lives by detecting pre-cancerous polyps, or finding bowel cancer at an early stage belore symptoms start to show and when it is easier to treat Maori Health and Vulnerable Populations Te Waka Hauora. Nelson Marlborough Health Men living in our region who are eligible for publicly funded healthcare will be automatically enrolled in the programme. Invitations to take part will be sent through the mail, followed by the test kit The test is simple, hygienic and can be done in the privacy of your own home So let's get men to open up and start talking about their health, and get along to the doc for a check-up ZHealth twisen tMarboooch For more information visit www.menshealthnz.org.nz and Bowelscreening.heath.govt.nz www.timetoscreen.nz #menstarttalking COLD OR DAMP HOUSE? NEED INSULATION? Need help to warm up your home? A wam, dry, insulated home is healthier and easier to heat. If your health, or the health of someone you know, is affected by living in a cold, damp house contact the Public Health Service for advice on the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant Grants are available to help with the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation If you live in your own home- Are a Nelson or Marlborough ratepayer (some availability for Tasman ratepayers) Have a current Community Services Card (CSC) or Gold card (endorsed CSC) Have a home built before 2008 Live in a designated grant area SHARE THE LOAD Are you eligible for a grant? For more information contact Hilary Genet (03) 543 7933 Nelson Public Health Service, or Karen Vis (03) 928 4178 in Marlborough. Visit energywise.govt.nz to find out more about the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme. TALK TO YOUR MATES ABOUT STUFF THAT'S ON YOUR MIND YOU'LL FEEL BETTER FOR IT Health Nelson Marlborough Warmer Kiwi Homes men's health Public Health Service- www.MENSHEALTHNZORGNZ Healthline 0800 611 116 Free health advice when you need it HEALTHNEWS Nelson Marlborough Health NELSON MARLBOROUGH HEALTH/WWW.NMDHB.GOVT.NZ/ NELSON (03) 546 1800/MARLBOROUGH (03) 520 9999/JUNE 2019 0O0000000000000000 LET'S TalkyABOUT...men's health. "Finding and treating early is better for June is Men's Health Month, a great time to encourage guys to take a closer look at their health. cancer Many men are prone to ignoring symptoms and avoiding the doctor. So let's get guys talking, with their mates, families whanau and doctors, and doing something for themselves to be just a little bit healthier. whanau." t our Ditre Tamatea, General Manager One easy way to do this, for men (and women) aged 60-74, is to do the free bowel screening test. Screening saves lives by detecting pre-cancerous polyps, or finding bowel cancer at an early stage belore symptoms start to show and when it is easier to treat Maori Health and Vulnerable Populations Te Waka Hauora. Nelson Marlborough Health Men living in our region who are eligible for publicly funded healthcare will be automatically enrolled in the programme. Invitations to take part will be sent through the mail, followed by the test kit The test is simple, hygienic and can be done in the privacy of your own home So let's get men to open up and start talking about their health, and get along to the doc for a check-up ZHealth twisen tMarboooch For more information visit www.menshealthnz.org.nz and Bowelscreening.heath.govt.nz www.timetoscreen.nz #menstarttalking COLD OR DAMP HOUSE? NEED INSULATION? Need help to warm up your home? A wam, dry, insulated home is healthier and easier to heat. If your health, or the health of someone you know, is affected by living in a cold, damp house contact the Public Health Service for advice on the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant Grants are available to help with the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation If you live in your own home- Are a Nelson or Marlborough ratepayer (some availability for Tasman ratepayers) Have a current Community Services Card (CSC) or Gold card (endorsed CSC) Have a home built before 2008 Live in a designated grant area SHARE THE LOAD Are you eligible for a grant? For more information contact Hilary Genet (03) 543 7933 Nelson Public Health Service, or Karen Vis (03) 928 4178 in Marlborough. Visit energywise.govt.nz to find out more about the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme. TALK TO YOUR MATES ABOUT STUFF THAT'S ON YOUR MIND YOU'LL FEEL BETTER FOR IT Health Nelson Marlborough Warmer Kiwi Homes men's health Public Health Service- www.MENSHEALTHNZORGNZ Healthline 0800 611 116 Free health advice when you need it