by Arthritis NZ | Jun 18, 2023 | News
National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in New Zealand. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts, and create joy. This year Arthritis NZ is recognising and appreciating our group of extraordinary individuals who provide...
by Arthritis NZ | Jun 13, 2023 | News
by Dr. Valerie Milne Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of disorders that cause progressive scarring of lung tissue. ILDs can be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous materials, or by an auto-immune disease such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). ILDs occur in...
by Arthritis NZ | Jun 2, 2023 | News
Jane Brough Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology, Te Whatu Ora, Taranaki Base Hospital Tory Garnham from the Arthritis Assist Team visited Taranaki health professionals during her trip to the region to raise awareness about the Arthritis Assist service. One of the...
by Arthritis NZ | Jun 2, 2023 | How We Help, News
Promoting Arthritis Assist in Taranaki is the first step towards our mission to raise awareness about our services in regions with limited access to arthritis care and resources. In May, Tory Garnham from the Arthritis Assist Team embarked on a mission to raise...
by Arthritis NZ | May 18, 2023 | News, Research
by Dr Valerie Milne Smoking impacts Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at all stages of the disease and even its treatment. RA is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by inflammation in the joints that, when left untreated, can cause irreversible cartilage loss and bone...
by Arthritis NZ | May 17, 2023 | News, Nutrition
by Tracey Kellett, Registered Nutritionist As the cost of living continues to increase in New Zealand, we put together some helpful tips for spending less money on food and taking care of your nutrition at the same time. 1. Cook once, eat twice or three times...