Heart Foundation NZ

Download our new free resources for Year 1-4 students about kai and nutrition 😍 Connecting with kai lesson plans are designed for teachers to help students develop an understanding of how food affects the way we function. https://bit.ly/4cJ3LCO

Young researcher Amanda Groenewald is investigating why a highly effective medication used as a last resort for treating schizophrenia may cause damage to the heart. She's been awarded the A. H. Couch Trust Heart Foundation Scholarship for her PhD at the The University of Auckland. Learn more https://bit.ly/3XNcShC

We’re at the CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting in Ōtautahi Christchurch showcasing some of the incredible heart research that we fund. Researchers, clinicians and health professionals are sharing insights into their fascinating research – come visit us at stand 7 if you’re at CSANZ. Learn more about the life-saving heart research we invest in https://bit.ly/3I2O1LE

Dr Gerry Devlin, our Medical Director, presented at the GPCME 2024 https://bit.ly/3VtbvD0 general practice conference in Rotorua on ‘Case studies in managing heart failure and chronic kidney disease’. Gerry was invited to speak at the popular Boehringer Ingelheim Breakfast Symposium alongside Dr Andy McNally.

The term ‘Ultra-processed foods’ has been in the media a lot over the past year! For our latest blog on ultra-processed foods, see below. While the level of processing and additives to foods are important, they shouldn’t be the only considerations. There are many other factors when it comes to the healthiness of a food such as the nutrients it contains, what the food is and how the food is eaten in the context of the overall diet. Heart Foundation NZ https://lnkd.in/gB8KVfuZ?

We’d like to thank everyone who rallied their colleagues, spread the word and conquered MyMarathon for the very first time as a team! The proceeds you raised will help fund life-saving heart research, preventing the tragic loss of Kiwi loved ones. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💖 It’s only because of kind-hearted efforts like yours that we can continue in the fight against heart disease. We hope to see you at the starting line again for MyMarathon 2025!

There’s still time to join MyMarathon and take on this life-saving challenge as a workplace. MyMarathon is a great way to engage with your team, boost morale and come together with a shared cause: helping Kiwi hearts! MyMarathon kicks off on 1 May, so don’t miss your chance to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/gE4qtwMb

The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) invites scientific researchers to compete in a new data challenge to better accelerate science through funding. Win up to $20K USD using the American Heart Association Precision Medicine Platform to answer the question: How can the organisations that fund cardiovascular and stroke science most effectively fund research to drive discoveries and improve lives? As a member of the GCRFF, the Heart Foundation encourages interested researchers to submit a proposal: https://bit.ly/3U55V89

We are challenging you and your work colleagues to conquer MyMarathon this May and to do your part to help save Kiwi lives. Whether you are a team of seasoned runners or just getting started, MyMarathon is your chance to inspire change and help fund life-saving heart research. You will have to move quickly to set up your fundraising pages – the challenge starts 1 May! Sign up now https://lnkd.in/gE4qtwMb

Huge thanks to our amazing partners Unichem and Life Pharmacy who supported our Big Heart Appeal in stores throughout February and raised life-saving funds for heart research ❤️ Your generosity and support are truly making a difference in the fight against heart disease.