Healthinfo.org.nz

HealthInfo Canterbury

WebHealthInfo - local health information for people in Canterbury, South Canterbury, Southern and the West Coast. HealthInfo is a health information website, funded by the Te Whatu …

Actived: Just Now

URL: https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/

High cholesterol

WebCholesterol is a type of fat called a lipid, which is mainly made in your liver. Your body needs it to function normally. Having very high levels of cholesterol (called hyperlipidaemia) can …

Category: Health Go Health

How to use HealthInfo

WebClick the A-Z health topics link in the green bar at the top of this page and click the appropriate letter of the alphabet. Then click the appropriate subject in the A-Z list. If you …

Category: Health Go Health

Understanding your complete blood count results

WebTerms used in the complete blood count results. Haemoglobin: this is found in your red blood cells. It carries the oxygen around your body. Haematocrit: this is the proportion of your blood made up of red blood cells. MCV: this stands for mean cell volume. It measures the size of your red blood cells.

Category: Health Go Health

HealthInfo Canterbury

WebHealthInfo - local health information for people in Canterbury, South Canterbury, Southern and the West Coast. HealthInfo is a health information website, funded by the Te Whatu …

Category: Health Go Health

Emergency & after-hours medical care

WebEmergency & after-hours medical care Medical emergency (such as heart attack, car crash, stroke) If you, or someone near you is having a medical emergency, phone 111 and ask …

Category: Medical Go Health

Self-care for osteoporosis

WebLiving with a health condition. Māori health. Medical tests & procedures. Men's health. Mental health & wellbeing. Migrant & refugee health. Older persons' health. Pasifika …

Category: Medical Go Health

National Health Index (NHI) numbers

WebNational Health Index (NHI) numbers. The National Health Index (NHI) number is a unique number used to identify people in the New Zealand health system.

Category: Health Go Health

A-Z health topics

WebA-Z health topics. Te arapū kaupapa hauora. To find information on a health topic, browse the list of topics below. To find information on a medication, browse the list of …

Category: Health Go Health

Understanding your cholesterol results

WebFind out how high your risk is by having a heart risk assessment. New Zealand health guidelines recommend these healthy cholesterol levels: total cholesterol – less than 4 …

Category: Health Go Health

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Web, corona, sars, COVID19, CBAC. Page reference: 710714. Review key: HICOV-710714

Category: Health Go Health

Eating well to lose weight

WebGo to www.nutritionandactivity.govt.nz, select “Nutrition resources”, “Sugary drink infographics”. For good health you need at least 8 cups of fluid a day. Water is best, but …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Te Whare Tapa Whā (a model to help understand wellbeing)

WebA-Z health topics. Emergencies & first aid. Health conditions. Child health. Living well and staying healthy. Alcohol & reducing your risks from drinking. Eating well. Gender identity. …

Category: Health Go Health

Your health information

WebA-Z health topics. Emergencies & first aid. Health conditions. Child health.

Category: Health Go Health

Tips for sleeping well

WebMake your bedroom as restful as possible. Keep the temperature cool, keep noises and outside light to a minimum, and leave distracting things such as beeping watches or …

Category: Health Go Health