Pneumococcal pneumonia (lung infection) is more common and more serious in older adults. The enclosed infographic highlights important facts about pneumococcal pneumonia. Talk to your doctor about ways to minimise the risk. World Pneumonia Day was observed on Saturday 12th November and we highlight this serious lung infection during lung health month (November). Become a lung health champion […]
November, 2016
TV ONE NEWS feature on lung cancer
Senior Health Reporter, Lorelei Mason, interviews lung cancer patients; John Ashton and Kate Hodges and Medical Director Chris Atkinson about New Zealand’s biggest cancer killer, lung cancer, and the inequalities that exist for patients and their families. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/why-couldnt-have-had-breast-cancer-lung-sufferer-says-stigma-surrounding-disease-can-isolating
Parliamentary function to engage MPs and leaders with lung cancer
Thanks to Simon O’Connor MP & Chair of the Health Select Committee for hosting a parliamentary function for our cause to engage MPs and key leaders with NZ’s biggest cancer killer, lung cancer.
Join with us and observe lung health awareness month
November is lung health awareness month. Your support by sharing our poster and/or organising an event will help our cause save lives by increasing awareness and early detection of lung disease. Click here to plan an event. https://nfp.everydayhero.com/nz/lung-foundation-new-zealand# Click on this link to our lung health poster. c004193-lfnz-a4-poster-v52034
