Media Releases

As part of his PhD, Dr Steve Waqanivavalagi is engineering tissue heart valves in the lab and hopes his new Heart Foundation funding will help make the valves last a patient’s lifetime.

Heart disease is a major killer for people with mental illness and one Wellington doctor is trying to turn this around.

The findings of a nationwide heart research project have been presented by New Zealand cardiologist, Professor Ralph Stewart, in Paris this morning (2.40am NZT).

The Heart Foundation and the Healthier Lives National Science Challenge have joined forces to tackle the inequities in health outcomes from cardiovascular disease amongst Māori and Pacific people.

The Heart Foundation’s free cookbook, Cheap Eats, is helping people learn to cook heart healthy food for less than $3 per serve.

The Heart Foundation today announced the appointment of Clive Nelson as its new Chief Executive.

Nurses from Wellington’s Regional Heart and Lung Unit have together to help raise funds for a cause close to their hearts – the Heart Foundation.

Anna Rolleston has had a long standing passion for her community and for reducing the impact of heart disease.

The Heart Foundation welcomes this week’s announcement by the Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa that the Government’s Wellbeing Budget will include $12 million to reduce the incidence of rheumatic fever amongst Māori and Pacific people.

Dr Ben Wilkins’ Heart Foundation overseas fellowship has a two-fold benefit – he will return home with new skills and a greater understanding of valve procedure research, both of which will help improve the heart health of New Zealanders.

Heart Foundation’s ‘Big Heart Appeal’ kicks off this Friday 22 February.