Pacific Heart to Heart - Issue 6 June 2011

It is exciting to have returned in April 2011 from maternity leave, having had my little ‘Miss Vika’ on Christmas day, to a new vibrant Pacific Heartbeat team.

Our children and youth can be today’s ‘change agents’ in improving the health of Pacific people. Read how LotuMoui Youth are leading the way. Year 7 and 8 children in South Auckland, assisted with the development of a Heart Foundation ‘broTown’ resource.

World Smokefree day took place on May 31st. Be inspired by Susan’s Story as she shares her smoke-free journey.  Then learn more about Susan’s smoking cessation support person, Jane Tariau. Read how our Pacific Women Celebrated a Smokefree Future.

Pacific Heartbeat is always delighted to hear how our nutrition graduates make changes in their communities - read Niutupuola Niue Health's story. In Porirua, Litia Lealamisa is looking forward to delivering her first nutrition session after completing a Community Nutrition Course.

With the cooler weather it’s important that we continue to look after ourselves. Make for your family our heart-warming Beef and Vegetable Soup.  Stay warm and active over these coming months and continue living that heart healthy life, for you and your family.

Pacific Heartbeat’s thoughts & prayers are with all our friends and colleagues in Christchurch.

Mafi Funaki-Tahifote
Operations Manager
Pacific Heartbeat