Archive: August, 2019

Tēnā koe, welcome to our newsroom! Here we share stories and news from the amputee community and the exciting things happening year round.

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Peer Support Service - registrations now open

Are you an amputee interested receiving support from a Peer Support Volunteer? We are excited to announce the launch of our Peer Support Service, with registration for recipients now open. Read More

Woman who pleaded for amputation now on the path to independence with prosthetics and property in her sights

Elane​ Corby has had a big year; from battling terminal cancer and having her leg amputated to now learning to walk again with a mind to move into her own place.… Read More

Back from the brink: How I reversed my type 2 diabetes

Being diagnosed with out-of-control type 2 diabetes was a shock for Stuff writer John McCrone. But is this how we can all fight back? See the story here. Read More

AUT, Waitematā DHB launch new podiatry clinic for diabetes patients

Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have launched a new clinic within AUT Integrated Health, near North Shore Hospital. Read More