Archive: heart disease

Five Reasons Ekka Strawberry Sundaes are so special

Ekka Strawberry Sundaes

Five Reasons Ekka Strawberry Sundaes are so special

As far as Ekka traditions go, one treats the tastebuds AND helps people live healthier for longer. Click to read 5 reasons why Ekka Strawberry Sundaes are so special.

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5 Foods to Protect your Heart

Heart Disease

5 Foods to Protect your Heart

Our risk of heart disease can be reduced through a number of lifestyle factors including maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise and eating a healthy diet.

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Denise drives donations for cause close to her heart

Events

Denise drives donations for cause close to her heart

In 2023, Denise will participate in her second Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane. She’ll take on the ride for the second time to support transplant research.

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'I’m the guy who lived': Simon's journey to the Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane

heart disease

'I’m the guy who lived': Simon's journey to the Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane

In 2020, Simon, then 37, was on a morning run when his aorta dissected. This year he’ll be riding in the Tour de Brisbane.

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Dismantling barriers of distance - World-first technology saves life of Perth woman and gives new hope to Australians waiting for a heart transplant

heart disease

Dismantling barriers of distance - World-first technology saves life of Perth woman and gives new hope to Australians waiting for a heart transplant

The success of a clinical trial using world-first heart transplant technology to keep hearts ‘alive’ for longer.

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Making more precious time for grandparents like Keith

Giving Day

Making more precious time for grandparents like Keith

Keith was visiting family in Dalby on Father’s Day in 1993 when a major cardiac event took everyone by surprise.

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Over Thirty Lives Saved Due To Transplant Revolution

Heart Disease

Over Thirty Lives Saved Due To Transplant Revolution

The Prince Charles Hospital’s Critical Care Research Group is revolutionising the way donated organs are transported, addressing one of the major challenges facing the transplant field.

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Meet Doctor Andrew Haymet

Alumni

Meet Doctor Andrew Haymet

Doctor Andrew Haymet recently received an Innovation Grant from The Common Good for his research project investigating a simple intervention to try to improve outcomes in coronary artery bypass graft…

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Lite n 'Easy joins The Common Good

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Lite n 'Easy joins The Common Good

Lite n’ Easy will make a donation to The Common Good on behalf of customers who restart their Lite n’ Easy healthy meal delivery service between now and April 3.

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Zac back on the road again

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Zac back on the road again

21-year-old heart transplant recipient Zac Esso is back in training for Tour de Brisbane following a very generous gift from The Common Good partner CUA.

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