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Healthfirst, March 2010, 344 words Health professionals pedal length of country for heart research Christchurch Hospital Cardiologist John Elliott joined a group of fellow cardiologists and health professionals last month on an epic cycle ride to boost awareness of heart disease prevention. The Great Ride for Heart covered the length of New Zealand from Cape Reinga to Bluff to help raise $1 million for the Heart Foundation's Cardiovascular Research Fund. John Elliott joined the ride for the last two days, February 13 and 14, cycling from Twizel to Queenstown (187km) and then Queenstown to Bluff (207km). Early in his career, it was a Heart Foundation Fellowship that enabled John to complete further training in Interventional Cardiology, including angioplasty and stents, at The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA...
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Healthfirst, CDHB’s free community publication. September 2009. 419 words. Specially-trained clown doctors will be employing the healing power of humour when they start work at Christchurch Hospital in September
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Organic NZ, September/October 2009, 1200 words. As recession bites, more New Zealanders are rediscovering the joys of home gardening. Commercial suppliers are not the only ones noticing the trend. Kim Newth recently visited a regional seed saver group - the Christchurch-based Southern Seed Exchange – and found a vibrant network of gardeners, with a fast-growing membership
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Healthfirst, CDHB’s free community publication. March 2009, 443 words plus a CCF facts box of 168 words. Child cancer is a traumatic experience for both children and their families. The cancer diagnosis alone is terrifying and it is usually followed by months of treatment and uncertainty
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Healthfirst, March 2009, 417 words. Keep the pressure down – that’s the theme of World Kidney Day, which was held this month. High blood pressure is a key symptom and cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Raising awareness of the need for early screening of people at increased risk of the disease was another major thrust of this month’s kidney health campaign
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