He Rongoā Pai, He Oranga Whānau

Whānau staying well with medicines

Introduction

HRPHOW (He Rongoā Pai, He Oranga Whānau) a two day education programme that aims to increase the awareness and understanding of the appropriate use, storage and disposal of medicines.

This is a programme that has been initiated by PHARMAC (Pharmaceutical Management Agency) who are committed to ensuring Māori have access to quality information that assists and supports Māori Health initiatives in our communities.

There are several key themes and concepts relating to how Māori use medicines.  The objectives of this programme is to support kaimahi and whānau to develop key strategies that encourage whānau to safely and effectively use medication and rongoā and how both are positive investments in health.  The facilitators will include some of the country's leading professionals in Rongoā Māori, Māori Pharmacology and Primary Care.

2010 Programme:

Region	Dates	Venue
Northland Region	15-16 February	Te Paatu Marae, State Highway 1 Pamapuria, Kaitaia
South Island	19-20 April	219 Tuahiwi Road, Tuahiwi, Kaiapoi
Lower South Island	17-18 May	Murihiku Marae, 336 Tramway Road, Invercargill
Lower North Island	14-15 June	Papawai Marae, Pa Road, Greytown
Bay of Plenty Region	19-20 July	Kokohinau Marae, Te Teko Rd, Te Teko
Waikato Region	16-17 August	Te Tokanganui a noho Marae, Awakino Road, Te Kuiti
Lakes Region	20-21 September	Te Roro o Te Rangi Marae, Ariariterangi St, Ohinemutu Rotorua
Tairawhiti Region - Gistborne	18-19 October	Waiparapara Marae, Tokomaru Bay
Auckland Region	15-16 November	Piritahi Marae, Tahatai Road, Blackpool Waiheke Island

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