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Forward Issue 2010
Forward Issue 22 - Summer 2010 >
- Increase in stroke deaths: latest health data.
- Stroke and Chris Knox. Two high profile events have successfully
raised funds for both his family and for stroke rehabilitation.
- Who increased the salt in my Honeypuffs?
- Unique Centre for Brain Research Opens.
- World Watch. Passive smoking a ‘global threat’: WHO. Tonal languages
use different part of brain: USA. Stem cells helped to rebuild after
stroke: UK
- Perrott strokes for stroke.
- The Stroke Foundation’s 2009 Annual Report is now available..
- Local checks reveal higher blood pressure amongst public.
Forward Issue 2009
Forward Issue 21 - Spring 2009 >
- Down with Blood Pressure campaign a big success. Free checks find 45
percent have elevated blood pressure.
- New stroke brochure for Maori: He Toto Rere Pai He Tohu Ora.
- Free check a wake up call for Warkworth shopper.
- Research shows industry could do more to reduce salt.
- Two targets in John’s sights - driving and work.
- World Watch. USA: Call for urgent action on stroke patient arrival time.
- Highlights of the past 12 months.
- Blokes against strokes.
Forward Issue 20 - Winter 2009 >
- Down with Blood Pressure! High blood pressure is bound to be a growing issue.
- Aphasia Breakthrough in Nelson. Nelson businesses are now more
- accessible for those with communication difficulties thanks to a local
initiative.
- Brains get good workout in Dunedin.Brain Gym a programme of easy
physical movements that synchronise body and mind.
- World Watch. UK: Benefits of Aspirin queried. France: long life
expectancy but disorganised stroke service.
- New research centre at AUT begins to carve out niche.
- Hold FAST - no 4th Stroke Indicator.
- New Carers booklet available.
- Blood Pressure Tips.
Forward Issue 19 - Autumn 2009 >
- Seven New Zealanders die from stroke each day according to latest Ministry of Health figures
- The Foundation is stepping up its work - For the first time NZ will have an accurate report of what stroke services are in place nationally.
- Free Vaccine until June 30 - NZ Health officials are urging people living with stroke to get their free influenza immunization as soon as possible.
- World Watch. UK: Stroke post-traumatic stress risk. Scotland: Government bill to end the tobacco industry’s pitch to young people. Development of stroke care in Sri Lanka.
- Kate Adamson: A step at a time - California-based stroke survivor, Kate Adamson, encouraged the stroke community in her hometown of Dunedin.
- Women & Stroke: what risks can you change?
- Huge increase in demand for Stroke resources. Stroke Foundation has an encouraging problem – keeping up with increasing demand
- Heather Kizito has joined the team at the Stroke Foundation National Office as Health Promotions Manager.
Forward Issue 18 - Summer 2009 >
- NZ’s first ever Stroke Forum and Nursing Symposium - The Stroke Foundation put together the event as part of its ongoing commitment to improving stroke care and prevention in New Zealand.
- Medical Guidelines Launched - A unique set of Guidelines to help GPs and DHBs deal more effectively with Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs).
- Thanks for A Good Year – Message from Derek McCormack, National President of the Stroke Foundation of NZ.
- World Watch – Researchers quantify the annual cost of illness of stroke to the UK economy, Stroke care in China and Australia’s first National Audit of Post Acute Stroke Services.
- Rob Guest 1950-2008 dies following a massive stroke.
Forward Issue 2008
Forward Issue 17 - Spring 2008 >
- Small Particles, Big Impact - What is Particle Pollution? In the last few
years, there have been an increasing number of studies showing a link between
exposure to air pollution and stroke.
- The 2008 Blood Pressure Campaign - This year, our annual Stroke Awareness
Week focused on Blood Pressure. Thanks to our partnership with Lions, about 80
free blood pressure testing sites were active.
- Auckland City Hospital first to join AVERT Trial in New Zealand - This stroke
rehabilitation research programme, is expected to be just as successful in
Auckland as in Australia.
- Improvement to Speech to Speech service - NZ Relay Speech to Speech service
now has pre-introduction email which can be sent directly to the NZ Relay operator.
- World Watch - Burden of Stroke in Nigeria and Stroke in Pakistan.
- Cholesterol: the good, the bad and the deadly.
- Mark Vivian – CEO, Stroke Foundation of NZ Writes on 'Learning from Churchill'.
- My Stroke of Insight - Jill Bolte Taylor, aged 37, a neuroanatomist, was in
the rare position of being able to observe her own mind deteriorate when she
suffered a disabling stroke.
Forward Issue 16 - Winter 2008 >
- Blood Pressure Awareness Week - Knowing your blood pressure and getting
it checked regularly is one of
the most important steps you can take to reduce your stroke risk.
- With the help of volunteers from the Johnsonville Lion’s Club, the Stroke
Foundation held a highly successful free blood pressure check.
- Organised Stroke Service for Waikato Hospital - world-class coordinated
care through Waikato Hospital’s new Organised Stroke Service.
- World Watch
- About Blood Pressure
- Combined Stroke Forum and Nursing Symposium is a first for New Zealand.
Forward Issue 15 - Autumn 2008 >
- Exposing the hidden killer - Blood pressure is the number one
preventable risk factor for stroke and heart attack in New Zealand.
- Free blood pressure testing nationwide Sat 6 and 13 September.
- Making a difference - Mark Vivian updates you on progress and plans for
this year.
- Your bequest will contribute to reducing risks of stroke and improving
outcomes for the stroke-affected.
- World Watch
- Ways you can reduce blood pressure(hypertension)
- Take the pressure off Stroke.
Forward Issue 14 - Summer 2008 >
- Stroke Services amongst the worst in OECD.
- Working on post-stroke fatigue.
- Aiming high.
- 25 years for Thames Stroke Club.
- World Watch.
- Over $50K for stroke awareness.
- National Conference 2008.
Forward Issue 2007
Forward Issue 13 - Summer 2007 >
- Health Minister: Stroke acute units spreading, but ‘insufficient’.
- Walking in the real world.
- Refusing to give up.
- World Watch.
- Reducing barriers caused by Aphasia.
- Intimacy after stroke.
- Impairment enhances creativity.
Forward Issue 12 - Spring 2007 >
Save a Life: recognise a Stroke. If you have a stroke, the very least you would be hoping for is quick recognition of your symptoms.- Brain gym on the building site: involves a series of simple movements use to enhance brain function.
- Your FastShop On line fundraiser: Stroke Foundation of NZ is a beneficiary on FastShop, an On line shopping site.
- World watch: news from Australia, USA, Asia-Pacific, UK and Japan.
- Forgotten people' getting quality rehabilitation: New Zealand's latest
long-term rehabilitation programme for Stroke survivors.
Forward Issue 11 - Winter 2007 >
Salt Assault
Think of a deadly white chemical and
salt would probably not
feature in your
top five.- A landmark clinical trial in the USA has produced some good
news for stroke
survivors.
- First Aiders Clear
on Stroke
- Reducing Risk -
Improving Outcomes
- Guardian Alarm
Saves Stroke
Survivor from Wasps
- Stroke Input to Carers Strateg
Stroke Foundation of N.Z. Inc (National office)
P O Box 12482
L1, Federation House
95-99 Molesworth Street
WELLINGTON
Tel: 04 472 8099
0800 STROKE (0800 78 76 53)
E-mail: strokenz@stroke.org.nz
© 2007 New Zealand Stroke Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved.