NIHRACS Weekly Update At 19 October 2022

Benefits of Physical Activity in helping to prevent the onset of Dementia Interesting segment on a recent Radio National Health report talking about the benefits of exercise on preventing dementia and also how what you do when you are sedentary may affect your risk of developing dementia. Have a look at this link https://www.abc.net.au/.../tv-...

If you want to kick start a walking program you are welcome to join our Heart Foundation Norfolk Walkers group, we meet each Sunday morning, 8am, near Kingston pier. It's free! Or you may wish to develop your own walking plan, check out https://walkingplans.heartfoun... for more information.

Hello to Norfolk Island from the Hopcroft’s.
Our family including myself Nicole, Peter, Patrick and Annabelle were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to move to the island to work at NIHRACs. We came from Newcastle, NSW in late August and have greatly enjoyed our time here so far.

Pete was offered a position as a GP at NIHRACS so we enthusiastically packed up our home and started our new adventure. Once here I commenced work as a Clinical Pharmacist part time, Patty continued his schooling in Prep and Belle settled into Banyan Park.

Everyone we have met so far has been so friendly and we thank you for the warm welcome. We look forward to spending more time on Norfolk Island and being part of your beautiful community.

World Polio Day – 24 October 2022
In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared diseases in industrialized countries, paralysing hundreds of thousands of children every year. Soon after the introduction of effective vaccines in the 1950s and 1960s, polio was brought under control and practically eliminated as a public health problem in these countries.

Poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is an infection caused by a virus (poliovirus). Polio typically affects children aged 5 years or younger. It can result in muscle weakness, permanent disability, and even death.

World Polio Day was established by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis.

Child Health Clinic
Child Health Clinic will now be run from the GP Clinic every Tuesday, 8:30am to 4pm. This clinic is for 0 – 5 year olds and includes: Developmental Assessment, Baby Growth Checks, Emotional and Social Development, Breastfeeding Support, Settling/Sleep Support and Introducing solids