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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
RNZ News
20-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Protestors at Parliament to remind PM of bowel cancer pledge
health policy 17 minutes ago A rally on Parliament grounds on Tuesday afternoon is reminding the Prime Minister of a pre-election pledge to lower the country's free bowel screening age. Rally organiser Jackie Robertson spoke to Charlotte Cook.
