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New Governance Team Members

We're thrilled to announce the addition of two talented individuals to the Hepatitis Foundation Governance Team: Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell and Dougal Crisp. Our new board member Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell is a descendant of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāi Tahu, and Ngāti Apa. He brings a wealth of experience to the board through his work at Haemata Limited, a Māori language and education consultancy business. Te Aorangi is also a passionate advocate for governance and is the youngest C...

October 15, 2024

What’s it like to be: Living with hepatitis

Published 30 July 2024: The Listener Online. I was about 35 when I found out I had hepatitis. My oldest daughter and I were living in Rotorua, and we went past this caravan that just happened to be doing hepatitis tests. She said, “Let’s go and have a try.” I got some results a couple of weeks later, telling me that I had hepatitis B.Looking back, there were a few clues that I might have had it when I was younger. I think I had a bout when I was a kid - I remember it made me go yellow...

August 7, 2024

Down with Hepatitis

On Sunday, World Hepatitis Day, our CE Sarah Davey had the pleasure of attending the premiere of 'Down with Hepatitis,' an inspirational documentary about the efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis in Niue.This tiny but mighty nation, enabled by the drive and passion of Hazel Heal, Ed Gane, Margaret Fraser, Alice Lee, and many others, shows the world how elimination is possible, not just a dream.Half the hepatitis in the world is in the Pacific region. Someone dies needlessly every minute or so. N...

August 1, 2024

Hepatitis Foundation Steps Up Awareness Efforts in Rural Communities for World Hepatitis Day

In the lead-up to World Hepatitis Day on July 28, The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand (HFNZ) is intensifying its outreach efforts to raise awareness about hepatitis B, particularly in rural areas. This year, HFNZ community nurses will be visiting rural general practices (GP) clinics throughout New Zealand to provide education and awareness about hepatitis B.“Rural communities can be harder to reach with health information,” says Sarah Davey, CE of The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand....

July 29, 2024

Hepatitis C - East Test - Easy Cure

A renewed nationwide push is underway to get at-risk people tested for hepatitis C, because it has never been easier to be tested, treated and cured.More than 100 New Zealanders die every year from hepatitis C, all of whom could have been saved by earlier diagnosis and treatment.   Health New Zealand is working with a range of local providers to set up pop-up testing clinics across the motu to coincide with the week leading up to World Hepatitis Day (Sunday 28 July).“These innov...

July 25, 2024

Fatty Liver Diet

What is fatty liver?A fatty liver is a risky health condition that develops when your liver stores too much fat.Foods to eatA healthy diet can help manage fatty liver disease along with exercise. Here are some recommended foods you should eat:Leafy Greens - A 2021 study found that eating spinach lowered the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Legumes - Include lentils, chickpeas, soybeans, and peas into your daily dietFatty Fish - Omega-3s present in fatty fish may benefit those wi...

July 9, 2024

Global hepatitis report 2024

The number of people dying from viral hepatitis is increasing, according to WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report (9 April).The disease is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with 1.3 million deaths per year in 2022, the same as tuberculosis, up from 1.1 million deaths in 2019. Of these, 83 per cent were caused by hepatitis B and 17 per cent by hepatitis C. It equates to 3500 deaths every day.The reports paints “a troubling picture”, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Gheb...

May 13, 2024

International Nurses Day

On May 12th, we celebrate International Nurses Day, and at The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand, we're especially grateful for our amazing community nurses!They are the backbone of our support system, providing vital care and education to those living with chronic hepatitis B. From in-home visits to clinic coordination, their dedication ensures our patients receive the best possible care.We can't thank them enough for their hard work, and compassion, and for being a friendly face for many....

May 7, 2024

Strategic Team Hui 2024

What a fantastic couple of days at our recent Strategic Team Get together in stunning Whakatāne & Ohope! This was not just a meeting; it was about making real strides to improve the lives of individuals and Whānau impacted by Hepatitis. Reaffirming our commitment to supporting achievement of the World Health Organisation's goals for Hepatitis Elimination by 2030, our Board Chair, William Rainger kicked off our hui by sharing key messages about our vision, purpose and strategy. We...

May 7, 2024

A Resounding Success: Recap of the Goodfellow Symposium 2024

We had a fantastic time at the Goodfellow Symposium 2024, held March 22-24 at the Due Drop Centre in Manukau. The symposium was a great opportunity to connect with primary care physicians and specialists, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships.We were able to deliver Hepatitis B education and updates, answer questions, and share our HFNZ resources. It was an informative and engaging event for everyone involved.Here are some highlights from the symposium:Over 672 delegates attended the s...

April 9, 2024

New Website Launch

We've revamped our website to make it easier to find the information you need.The new website features a streamlined design, improved navigation, and easier access to resources for patients and healthcare professionals.We encourage you to visit the new website and let us know what you think....

April 3, 2024

Successful day at Chinese New Year Festival in Tāmaki Makaurau

The 2024 Chinese New Year festival was a fantastic experience for the members of our community nursing team and the Maori Liaison Coordinator who attended. About 200 people visited our liver health stand and the feedback was very positive with over 110 entries into our hamper prize draw. We hosted the Stick it to Hep C team on our stand as well. The team distributed blood test forms, conducted point-of-care testing and formed relationships with many people who would like follow-up informat...

February 8, 2024

New Chief Executive for The Hepatitis Foundation

The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of new Chief Executive, Sarah Davey. With an extensive background in healthcare and a passion for making a difference in the lives of those affected by hepatitis, Sarah brings a wealth of experience and expertise to lead the foundation into the future.As the leading national non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people living with hepatitis in New Zealand, The Hepatitis Foundation plays a cruci...

November 1, 2023

Running for Hepatitis

On Sunday Josie and Natalie ran the Auckland Marathon in the foundation's name to raise funds for awareness of Hepatitis B. Their goal is $3000. Josie says "I’ve decided to focus on something I can try and make change with and raise money for the Hepatitis B Foundation, a cause very close to my heart after a difficult month. Natalie and I are running over the Harbour Bridge in Auckland on Sunday, an 11km traverse as part of the Auckland Marathon”Josie has had a close family member recently p...

October 30, 2023

Hepatitis B and COVID

Many people with hepatitis B have questions about how COVID-19 can affect them. The below FAQs contain useful information about risk, treatment and vaccinations. Please contact us if you have further questions.Hepatitis B and COVID-19Do I have a higher risk of catching COVID if I have hepatitis B?No. There is no evidence that people with hepatitis B are at higher risk of catching COVID-19. Please follow official health advice on keeping safe and stopping the spread ...

September 25, 2023

Healthy Exercise

Regular exercise has plenty of health benefits, no matter what age, size or shape you are. For people who have or who are at risk of liver disease, it’s an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  Here are five reasons why exercise is good for you. It keeps your weight down Physical activity helps you maintain weight loss and avoid gaining too much. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. If you’re...

September 25, 2023

Recognising our nurses' hard work

Today we’re joining the International Council of Nurses in celebrating nurses everywhere. Especially our wonderful community hepatitis nurses, Lynnaire, Helen, Jillian, Becky, Emily, Nicola, Lee, Christine and Selena(not pictured), who work tirelessly to support New Zealanders with liver conditions, and they do a fabulous job ensuring people get the help and advice they need.Thanks, we really appreciate everything you do.#IND2023 #VOICETOLEAD...

May 12, 2023

New edition to the Community Nursing team Christine Barea

Christine Barea was born in Matamata. She has been a registered nurse for 33 years and has had the opportunity to travel and work in various countries, including the USA.Christine has experience working in different areas of nursing, such as ICU, Cardiology, Surgical and Endocrinology, and for the last 10 years, she worked as a District Nurse in Cambridge where she enjoyed her role in the community.She is not afraid of change and finds it stimulating. Christine looks forward to working for the H...

March 16, 2023

Life just got easier for a Whakatane High School student beginning Health Science next year

Mia Shepherd has won a Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand scholarship, which will contribute $10,000 towards her study over three years. The foundation will also provide a mentor to support Mia during her studies.Mia has been accepted into The University of Otago’s 2023 Bachelor of Science, Health Science first-year programme.  “I am very passionate about Science and love to be around and help others where I can. Therefore, I am really keen to have a career in either Medicine or Pharma...

December 13, 2022

Hepatitis Foundation wrap up for 2022

This year has been another busy one for us, with our clinical team reviewing 1016 patient cases and 2998 calls coming through our helpline. There have also been 683 people with hepatitis B referred to us, 32,791 patient emails and letters sent, and 23,177 blood test forms provided to patients. Our nursing team has done 326 fibroscans.Over the past year we have focused on encouraging patients to receive blood test forms and results by email, saving money on postage and making the process more sec...

December 12, 2022

Fielddays 2022 with Hep C Community Service

The Hepatitis Foundation joined forces with Hep C - Community Service, to attend Fieldays 2022. There was a whole Health and Wellbeing section that was well attended with health experts and organisations in one area.Check out the photos of our staff and stand, and Helen even performing our new Point of Care finger prick testing....

December 5, 2022

New Nurse joins Hepatitis Foundation in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland)

This month sees Selena McCloskey join the Hepatitis Foundation. After graduating as a nurse in 2006, Selena spent many years working as a Staff Nurse at Starship Children’s Hospital, initially in general paediatrics before specialising in paediatric cardiology.Bureau nursing after the birth of her second child afforded Selena the opportunity to join Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) during the 2019 Measles outbreak in Auckland. Early 2020 saw the emergence of a new virus of conce...

November 30, 2022

Hepatocellular carcinoma screening in people with chronic hepatitis B

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most serious common complication of hepatitis B (HBV). International data suggests a lifetime risk of about 15 percent, and this increases with age. While many cases occur in people with cirrhosis, some arise in non-fibrotic livers as a result of HBV integration into the host cell genome.Diagnosis of HCC following clinical presentation has a poor prognosis: less than five percent of people in these cases survive past five years (El-Sarag & Davila, 2011)....

November 29, 2022

Interpretation services for cultural communication

The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand (HFNZ) strives continuously to engage with patients from different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and demographics. Its multicultural team helps with this, ensuring patients can connect with clinical and administrative staff members who can identify with and understand them.The foundation’s new partnership with Australian-based organisation Connecting Now has enhanced its patient connection abilities. Founded in 2002 to help communities connect in th...

November 23, 2022

New Nurse Manager internal promotion for Jillian White

We are pleased to announce that Jillian White (Tuhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Arawa) one of our Community Nurses has been promoted to Nurse Manager. Jillian has been a Hepatitis Community Nurse covering Waikato & Lakes Districts for the Hepatitis Foundation for the past 6 years. Specialising in Chronic Hepatitis B, working in partnership with patients along with primary and secondary care to ensure best practice and health engagement for all our patients.Jillian has a specific interest in ...

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