Stroke Archives

Hunter mums tackle China trek to raise stroke awareness

News Oli Goeldner - May 11, 2025

Hunter mums Tracy Ward and Vicki Penn’s friendship was formed 12 years ago when both their husbands suffered life-altering strokes.

New recovery program enriching lives after stroke

Community Nicole Somerville - October 7, 2024

Dr Heidi Janssen, of the HMRI, is determined to improve the stroke recovery experience of people in regional areas.

Hunter home to vital stroke research after $268k funding

Community Rod Thompson - April 7, 2024

Researchers from John Hunter Hospital, HMRI and the University of Newcastle have received funding to study the cardiac causes of stroke.

HMRI, NSW Ambulance home of world-first stroke technology

News Rebecca Riddle - March 6, 2024

The Hunter's HMRI, John Hunter Hospital and NSW Ambulance are the first in the world to trial new stroke care technology - Strokefinder helmet.

‘One size fits all’ approach not suitable for Newcastle stroke survivor

Community Nicole Somerville - February 25, 2023

A young survivor of stroke is calling for more age-appropriate information to be provided in hospitals and rehabilitation units in NSW.

Christmas stroke inspires Newcastle treechange

Community Nicole Somerville - December 18, 2022

Happy, healthy and, with holidays on the horizon, John Duenzl had it all in December 2019. Then everything changed.

Web program improves life after stroke

News AAP - April 20, 2022

An online program guiding stroke survivors through healthy lifestyle options and behavioural change techniques could lead to a better quality of life.

New drug for stroke care trialled at John Hunter

News AAP - July 18, 2021

A new drug that improves blood flow to the brain is showing promise for the treatment of strokes with trials now scheduled in hospitals around the country, including Newcastle's John Hunter.

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