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RNZ News
09-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Dr Susan Parry on her stellar medical career
When Susan Parry was growing up in the 1960s, she was discouraged from becoming a doctor. She prevailed and went on to hold senior clinical roles including Head of Gastroenterology at Middlemore Hospital. She helped to establish the National Bowel Screening Programme. Earlier this year she became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to her chosen field. Dr Susan Parry talks to Kathryn Ryan about her proudest achievements and the importance of work-life balance. Dr Susan Parry ONZM Photo: SUPPLIED/Health New Zealand
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Glenwood YMCA hosts local seniors for speed dating
Singles aged 55 and over showed that speed dating isn't just for the younger crowd Friday. Thirty-six people showed up at the Glenwood Park YMCA for senior speed dating Friday morning. The five-minute conversations were followed by a mix and mingle where the seniors could get to know each other better. City of Erie administration calls out Daria Devlin for inaccurate statements regarding budget Participants were happy to get out for a chance to make new friends. 'I think people tend to be a little isolated as they get older, and really benefit when they can meet new people and that's exactly what we're doing. It's just more fun than I thought it would be!' said Susan Parry, who participated Gobble gobble, turkey season starting this weekend AARP reports that one-third of older adults report feeling lonely. Y officials said the event fits the organization's mission of developing a healthy mind, body and spirit. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
