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1 Public Health South Resource Centre Newsletter APRIL 2017 FREE HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCES HE2514 Baby Teeth Matter A2 poster A poster to promote twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, by parents of small children. Please note this is limited to a maximum of 15 posters per order HE2515 Baby Teeth Matter Te reo poster - Limit of 5 posters per order HE2516 Baby Teeth Matter Samoan poster - Limit of 5 posters per order HE2517 baby Teeth Matter Tongan poster - Limit of 5 posters per order Resources in this newsletter can be ordered by contacting our Resource Coordinator, Judy Sibbe judy.sibbe@southerndhb.govt.nz Phone: Fax: or by visiting our Resource Centre Main Block, Level 2, Wakari Hospital, Taieri Road, Dunedin Ministry of Health resources can also be ordered online at

2 HE4189 Head Lice pamphlet Information about head lice and how to treat them. HE1102 Preventing HIV Infection pamphlet General information on HIV, AIDS, other sexually transmissible infections and condom use. HE1211 Campylobacter, E.Coli and Salmonella pamphlet Information on preventing food and waterborne diseases. HE1212 Cryptosporidium and Giardia pamphlet Information on preventing food and waterborne diseases. Melanoma Resources for Health Professionals Checking for Melanoma A5 flyer (single-sided) The Checking for Melanoma flyer encourages patients to check their skin regularly and educates them on where to look and what to look for. They can be used to give to patients following a skin examination by their GP using the Melanoma Risk predictor Tool. Alternatively these can be given to patients in the waiting room or housed in a similar vicinity where patients can take home. Check to Protect A4 waiting room poster The Check to protect poster encourages patients to check their skin for early signs of melanoma and encourages them to request a risk assessment by their GP using the Melanoma Risk Predictor tool. This is designed to be displayed on GP waiting rooms or similar locations where patients may be seated prior to an appointment with their GP.

3 World Health Day: Depression Let s Talk - April 7 Depression: There is a Way Through It booklet Ministry of Health Information for you, and for family, whānau, friends and support networks. Postnatal Depression pamphlet Mental Health Foundation Getting the support you need. Men and Depression Mental Health Foundation This pamphlet provides information on why depression is different for men, signs and symptoms, treatment available, how to help yourself and how to get help if you are feeling depressed. Late Life Depression Mental Health Foundation This pamphlet provides information on depression in older people, the causes of depression, grief, who is at risk of depression, getting help. This pamphlet has large, easy to read font. The Lowdown Health Promotion Agency The Lowdown is a website to help young New Zealanders recognise and understand depression or anxiety. Through encouraging early recognition and help for depression or anxiety we intend to reduce the impact depression or anxiety has on the lives of young New Zealanders, now and throughout their adult lives. Resources available to promote The Lowdown website The Lowdown fold-out flyer The Lowdown wallet cards Rural Depression wallet cards Health Promotion Agency These wallet cards remind people about the rural page on depression.org.nz.

4 Immunisation Awareness Week 1-7 May Ensuring teenagers and older children are immunised Make sure your teen is up-to-date with all their immunisations Immunisation at age provides ongoing protection against tetanus, HPV and other serious diseases Many teenagers missed out on measles immunisation as young children and need protection now against outbreaks HE2501 Has your Teen Missed any Immunisations? - A3 poster Information encouraging parents and caregivers to check their teenager s immunisation status and to talk to their health professional if they need to catch up. HE2427 Don t Assume You re Immune to Measles - A3 poster Poster aimed at young adults, encouraging them to check their measles immunisation status with their institution s student health clinic, or their family doctor or health nurse. HE2012 Immunise Against HPV - pamphlet Pamphlet explaining vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). World Iron Awareness Week 1-7 May Fulled by Iron booklet Practical tips and easy iron-rich meal ideas for babies and toddlers. Thousands of New Zealanders Don t Get Enough Iron pamphlet Information on the importance of iron in the New Zealand diet. Food for Sport booklet Information with tips and ideas on food and nutrition to help you achieve your individual goals. Ngā Miti He Kai Reka! booklet A resource for Maori. Easy meal ideas for getting more iron.

5 World Smokefree Day - May 31 HE1109 Time to Quit booklet Information for smokers thinking about quitting or giving up cigarettes and nicotine. HE10106 The Quit Book The Quit Book can help you quit. It contains advice on how to quit smoking in 5 simple steps. HE10144 Want to Stop Smoking A2 poster Poster advertising Quitline to help you become smokefree and quit cigarettes for good. HE10141 Got Cravings? - card Credit-card sized information with the four Ds for giving up smoking and quitting cigarettes for good. HE2383 Me Mutu Tātou / Let s All Quit booklet Bilingual resource in te reo Māori and English to support Māori smokers to quit smoking. HE1802 A Guide to Making your Home and Car Smokefree pamphlet On keeping your home and car smokefree and being a positive role model against smoking. Describes the risks of second-hand smoke, especially to children, as it can increase the likelihood of chest infections and contains many poisons known to cause cancer. HE1803 Make Your Car Smokefree leaflet A5 leaflet on keeping your car smokefree and not exposing passengers, especially children, to the risk of second-hand smoke, or to the negative example of smoking. Describes the risks of second-hand smoke, which can increase the likelihood of chest infections and contains many poisons known to cause cancer. A multi lingual leaflet in English/Māori/Cook Islands Māori/Fijian/Niuean/Samoan/ Tongan. World Smokefree Day - It s About Whanau A3 poster

6 World Smokefree Day - May 31 HE1510 Smokefree at all Times - Back adhesive sticker HE1511 Smokefree at all Times - Front adhesive reverse sticker The reverse format allows placement indoors with the design facing outwards. HE1624 Smokefree Area - Back adhesive sticker HE1625 Smokefree Area - Front adhesive reverse sticker HE1513 Auahi Kore I ngā wā katoa - Front adhesive reverse sticker HE1512 Auahi Kore I ngā wā katoa - Back adhesive sticker HE1629 Smokefree Area - small sticker This back adhesive (front facing) sticker is 80mm x 53mm and uses the international symbol. HE4279 No Smoking Symbol No smoking/no cigarettes warning sign for use in public places. This is a standing cardboard sign 60mm x 70mm.