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The announcement by Minister of Health Andrew Little on 22nd April promises major changes over the next few years.
Visit this articleThe announcement by Minister of Health Andrew Little on 22nd April promises major changes over the next few years.
Visit this articleOn 2 December 2020, David Seymour, leader of the ACT party, received our petition asking Parliament to fund ustekinumab. The petition has over 30,000 signatures and now sits with Parliament’s Petition Committee who will determine its fate.
Visit this articleSurveillance Epidemiology of Coronavirus Under Research Exclusion (SECURE-IBD) is an international, paediatric and adult database to monitor and report on outcomes of COVID-19 occurring in IBD patients.
Visit this articleOn 2 December 2020 Radio NZ and the Dominion Post covered the launch of CCNZ Youth Ambassador Nicole Thornton’s “I Can’t Wait” campaign.
Visit this articleAn eloquent quote from one of our young Camp Purple Live attendees from 2021 reads “It’s not the disease that defines you, but you that defines the disease.”
Visit this articleCCNZ commissioned economist Dame Suzanne Snively to analyse the economic impact of IBD in NZ. Her report entitled “Reducing the Growing Burden of IBD in New Zealand” was presented at a function held at Parliament in November 2017.
Visit this articleTraditionally, IBD clinics have been run via face-to-face consultations. However, over the last decade, the integration of telemedicine into clinical care has gained momentum and the Covid pandemic has led many healthcare providers to consider alternative modalities for service provision.
Visit this articleMeet Samantha Wilkinson, the new Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist, who covers IBD and also Hepatitis C, for Lakes District Health Board.
Visit this articleMy name is Fletcher Carey and I have Crohn's disease. I was diagnosed when I was 8 years old and I'm turning 18 this year.
Visit this articleWorld IBD Day is the 19th of May 2021, so in celebration of this day we are planning an event at Parliament for the evening of the 24th of May 2021. Save this date and join us in celebrating World IBD Day! More details will follow soon!
Visit this articleOne of the key components of the Camp Purple Live program is the Parents Seminar.
Visit this articleSave the date! 30th of July 2021 to the 1st of August 2021.
Visit this articleEmma Taylor is from Wellington and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in March 2015. Since then, she's had 3 surgeries, and now lives permanently with a J Pouch. Emma enjoys camping, fishing, exploring nature and doing the odd project around the house.
Visit this articleHello, I am Danielle Le Heron and the coordinator for the Waikato CC Support Group since 2019.
Visit this articleSusan Wenzler has kindly volunteered to become the new coordinator for the Rotorua group. Here's a little about Susan.
Visit this articleBianca Howe is Assistant Buyer at Shine On and has been in the position for nearly a year. Bianca is also an IBD patient.
Visit this articleWould you like to come and experience Camp Purple Live for a day?
Visit this articleCCNZ appreciates and thanks the IBD professional community for all their support.
Visit this articleCCNZ works across the country to improve the lives of people affected by IBD, but we're only able to get there with your help and support.
Visit this articleCCNZ are working hard to ensure that the support groups are all getting active and supporting their communities. If you are feeling up to it, please head along to an event, your community would love to meet you!
Visit this articleIf you're in Melton this weekend, make sure you pop along and support Market@254 and support CCNZ!
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