Every day at BHB feels like World Asthma Day, but to acknowledge the global day in May we invited Astrid from Hawke’s Bay Today to learn more about asthma statistics nationally and in our region, triggers for those with the disease and how our services support those with asthma to live the life they want to.
Tēnā koutou katoa. I hope this newsletter finds you warm and well. With the cold weather it is important to wear plenty of layers and keep your house warm.
The aim of the Asthma Friendly Sports Club Programme (AFSC) is to provide clubs with FREE asthma education so that having asthma doesn’t stop anyone from participating in sport or physical activity.
The Government is planning some big changes to the law in relation to the regulation of e-cigarettes. These changes need to go through Parliament before they take effect, this will take place during the first half of 2018.
Breathe Hawke’s Bay (BHB), have walked alongside Samuel Diamond (8), and his Mum Leigh for the last five years. Samuel’s asthma was confirmed when he was very young and each year our respiratory nurses have visited him to review and assess his condition management.
By Clinical Nurse Manager Julie Shaw.
By Chris Davidson BHB Respiratory Nurse Educator A Healthy Home is one that is warm and dry. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that living areas should be between 18-21C and bedrooms no less than 16C with a relative humidity around 50-60%. There are four elements to achieving a healthy home; Ventilation, heating, controlling moisture and controlling heat loss.
After more than 20 years in administration in the horticultural industry Sandra Welsh left to pursue other interests. This move left her with some additional time up her sleeve and she decided that putting that time into a community cause, could be the ticket.
TOUGH (adjective) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions.
This year, BHB has invested in producing a series of videos that support the work we do in the community.
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