Kate is kicking high after free surgery
People have no idea, says Kate le Papillon how a small operation can make such a big difference to a person’s life. Having free surgery through Braemar Charitable Trust has meant Kate can live without excruciating pain.Some people do less when in pain, but not Kate le Papillon. Best described as a pocket rocket, Kate cares for her partner, a tetraplegic, supports her ageing mother, competes in Taekwondo tournaments and operates a garden maintenance business from her home in Kirikiriroa Hamilto...
October 17, 2024Free surgeries for dozens of Waikato people in November thanks to Braemar Charitable Trust
Braemar Charitable Trust will provide free surgeries for up to 70 people in November as part of its long-running Community Surgery Programme.The Trust owns Hamilton’s Braemar Hospital, and with donated time from surgeons and anaesthetists, funds free community surgeries for people in need. For the first time, Braemar Hospital will open theatres on Saturdays specifically for these free community surgeries. On Saturday 9 or Saturday 23 November, dozens of adults and children needing minor surger...
September 19, 2024How Rose beat the surgical waitlist to find freedom
Rose* had struggled with severe back pain and anguish since she was 13 years old. After being turned down for life-changing breast reduction surgery, the 25-year-old felt she was out of options. But her life took an unexpected turn when a Tokoroa-based community agency connected her with Braemar Charitable Trust. Eight months later, Rose’s surgery was fast-tracked for free. Rose’s everyday life was dominated by back pain, difficulty breathing and sleeping, and having to wear a special b...
September 13, 2024Braemar Hospital a case study for innovators
Braemar Hospital went under the x-ray vision of 20 leading CEOs and executive leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand at the renowned Institute for Strategic Leadership Programme in Queenstown.Chief Executive of Braemar Hospital, Fiona Michel says the chance to be a real-world case study for a multi-disciplined group of leaders to analyse and apply their strategic thinking was an opportunity not to pass by.Fiona attended two days of the week-long Strategic Leadership Programme with Braemar Char...
September 11, 2024Braemar Hospital CEO Fiona Michel speaks at Waikato Chamber of Commerce Inspire event
This week Fiona Michel, CEO Braemar Hospital Hospital, spoke at the Waikato Chamber of Commerce Inspire Event on Visionary Leadership: Inspiring Successful Organisations.The CEO Panel Discussion highlighted the valuable lessons learned from successful failures that shaped the journey of leaders. Joining Fiona Michel, was Gallaghers Lisbeth Jacobs, and Jon Calder CEO of Tomkins Wake.For those unable to attend the event, below are some great takeaways from the event:- You can get on the train of c...
August 8, 2024Congratulations Braemar Hospital Director, Bella Takiari- Brame
The Braemar Charitable Trust would like to congratulate Bella Takiari-Brame, Independent Director on the Braemar Hospital Board, for being a recipient of The University of Waikato Distinguished Alumni Awards.As 100% shareholder of Braemar Hospital, the Braemar Charitable Trust appoints the Braemar Hospital Board and Bella was appointed in April 2020.Bella Takiari-Brame is passionate about her culture, community and creating solutions that make a difference for the vulnerable.With a strong backgr...
July 30, 2024Trust Manager presents at the Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference
Last week Paula Baker, Trust Manager Braemar Charitable Trust attended the Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (CLAANZ) Annual Conference on Global Issues Facing Charities held in Wellington on 4th and 5th July. Paula was lucky enough to be awarded the CLAANZ Interdisciplinary Dialogue Presentation Grant and presented a paper on the Increasing Professionalisation of the Charitable Sector and it’s Implications. The Association’s aim is to provide a forum for professionals, ac...
July 16, 2024Braemar Medical Associate provides anaesthesia support for NZ surgical team in bringing complex laparoscopic surgical care to patients in Tonga
We are delighted to see that Robert Martynoga is doing what he does best and helping bring care to people in need. As a guest of the Tongan Ministry of Health and the Pasifica Medical Association Robert is providing anaesthesia support to a New Zealand surgical team. Here is a link to Robert's work: www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-martynoga-37151993_healthcareforall-tonga-activity-7213752892661407745-8dAd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosRobert is a Braemar Hospital credentialed ana...
July 8, 2024Applications Open for Braemar Charitable Trust funded place on the 2025 CELF Leadership Programme
The Braemar Charitable Trust have funded a place on the 2025 CELF Elevate Leadership programme for a “for purpose” leader/aspiring leader in a community-based organisation that has a strong focus on improving health outcomes. We are particularly interested in funding a place for a leader/aspiring leader from a smaller organisation who may not have the funding to pay for a programme place, but who can make a significant impact at a grassroots level.The leader/aspiring leader should work in th...
July 7, 2024Celebrating Braemar Medical Associate Askar Kukkady's life-changing work in Samoa
Waikato Surgeon Askar Kukkady Continues to Change Lives in the Pacific. Twenty years ago, Askar Kukkady led the successful separation of conjoined twins. Today, he continues to make a profound impact, serving communities in the Pacific. As a Medical Associate at Braemar, Askar exemplifies the values we hold dear. We're proud to see his dedication to transforming lives, both here and abroad. The Braemar Charitable Trust is committed to improving health outcomes in the Waikato region through vario...
July 3, 2024Ngā Mahi O Matariki, Te Tau Hou Māori
Matariki is a star cluster that appears in the early morning sky in New Zealand during the mid-winter months. It is known as the Māori New Year.✨The star cluster is one of the brightest clusters in the sky, containing hundreds of member stars.Mātauranga Māori (ancestral knowledge and wisdom) is at the heart of celebrations of the Matariki public holiday and it will be a time for;🔹 Remembrance – Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki🔹 Celebrating the present ...
July 1, 2024She’s got her life back – surgery recipient grateful for assistance through the Braemar Community Surgery Programme
When Andrea Jones says the Braemar Charitable Trust gave her her life back, she means it.Andrea been in pain for years, had been on the hospital surgery waiting list for years, and on occasions hospitalised with her pain. That pain was dragging her down, mentally and physically.Andrea, who works as an office manager, had gone from being a very social person to someone who seldom went out – too risky in her condition – and her energy levels plummeted.“I used to think nothing of walking 10 k...
June 24, 2024Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers in our community
This National Volunteer Week we would like to acknowledge the wonderful contribution volunteers make in our community-thank you for the significant positive impact you are having across some many sectors in our community. In particular, we would like to make a very special shout out and thank all of the fantastic volunteer surgeons and anaesthetists who so willingly provide free quality of life enhancing surgeries to people in our community, as part of the Braemar Community Surgery Progamme.&nbs...
June 17, 2024Surgeons receive international recognition for Braemar-funded oncology study
Last year the Braemar Charitable funded research through its Memorandum of Understanding with the Waikato Medical Research Foundation that focused on "Outcomes following cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for appendiceal pseudomyxoma and colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis at Te Whatu Ora Waikato and Braemar Hospital. Assessing the outcomes following CRS and HIPEC treatment and factors predictive of perioperative morbidity and long-term survival wi...
June 17, 2024Helping Waikato children one mouth at a time
Paediatric dentist Katie Ayers has been working with Braemar Charitable Trust for more than a decade. She works in specialist private practice in Hamilton, and through the Trust she gives her time and expertise to carry out free dental treatments to children in need – children who for whatever reason cannot readily access the public sector and who require urgent treatment.Braemar Charitable Trust is the 100% owner of Braemar Hospital, one of New Zealand’s largest private hospitals. The Trust...
June 10, 2024Trustee Alan Goodey facilitates the Pacific Anaesthetic Assistants course in Fiji
Braemar Charitable Trust Medical Trustee and Anaesthetist Alan Goodey, has just completed facilitating the third Pacific Anaesthetic Assistants course in Fiji. Raj Chand, the Head Anaesthetic Technician at Braemar Hospital accompanied and Alan and also assisted with this training. Alan said "The Anaesthetic Technicians in Fiji have no formal training, but a lot of responsibility. Raj is in this photo teaching the Anaesthetic Technicians how to check the Anaesthetic "Machine correctly in Lab...
June 4, 2024On a path to addressing health inequities thanks to health scholarship
Saya Karauna is on a mission to improve health outcomes, particularly for Māori. She is studying for a Bachelor of Health at the University of Waikato, majoring in Population Health. Last year Saya successfully applied for a Braemar Charitable Trust Scholarship, awarded to students who are studying either Health or Nursing at the University of Waikato and are planning to stay in the region after graduation.While Saya welcomed the money the scholarship brings, it also allowed her to do a month...
May 27, 2024Surgeon and Trustee works across the sector
Surgeon Jasen Ly spends most of his working days at Waikato Hospital, but he also uses his expertise in the private sector, as a surgeon and as a medical trustee on the Braemar Charitable Trust. Jasen became a trustee in 2022 following a gentle nudge from a former mentor, now colleague.“I didn’t need much persuading because I was already working at Braemar and I admired the work the Trust was doing. As a trustee it’s not just about deciding what to do with the money – and ther...
May 20, 2024Congratulations to Mya Murray recipient of a Braemar Charitable Trust Bachelor of Nursing Scholarship
The Braemar Charitable Trust has great pleasure in announcing the final recipient of a University of Waikato Braemar Charitable Trust Scholarship for 2024. Mya Murray from Tokoroa, is currently in her second year of studying a Bachelor of Nursing degree at the University of Waikato. Mya described her passion for working in the health sector and in particular for wanting to pursue a career in Nursing, "comes from seeing the repercussions an inequitable healthcare system has on Whānau a...
May 15, 2024Introducing Braemar Bachelor of Health Scholarship recipient Nicola Stanton
We are really pleased to announce and congratulate Nicola Stanton as the recipient of the Braemar Charitable Trust Bachelor of Health Scholarship for 2024. Nicola is currently in her second year at Waikato University studying a Bachelor of Health with a Major in Biomedical Sciences. Nicola explained that "embarking on the journey to complete my degree holds significance not only for myself but also for my broader aspirations and the communities I represent". Originally from Taranaki, Nicola was ...
May 7, 2024Dozens of Waikato people to receive free surgery thanks to Braemar Charitable Trust
The charitable trust that owns Braemar Hospital is providing free surgeries in November under its long-running Community Surgery Programme. Dozens of adults and children needing minor surgeries will have procedures across one of two Saturdays - 9 and 23 November. For the first time, Braemar Hospital will open theatres on Saturdays specifically for these free community surgeries. Hamilton’s Braemar Hospital is 100% owned by the Charitable Trust which undertakes a range of charitable a...
April 30, 2024Congratulations to Brooklyn Alves-Culley recipient of a Braemar Charitable Trust Bachelor of Nursing Scholarship
Brooklyn Heiarii Alves-Culley is one of two recipients of the Braemar Charitable Trust Nursing Scholarships for 2024. Brooklyn is 23 and of Cook Island Maori descent and is currently in her second year of studying Nursing at the University of Waikato. "I was brought up in the cultural practices of the Cook Islands thanks to my grandparents, thus many of their values and beliefs have connected with me and I now identify them as my own. My grandparents have been a big part of my life and the reaso...
April 29, 2024ENT surgery waiting times for Waikato children halved thanks to Braemar Charitable Trust
We fund many charitable activities, including free community surgeries, with the aim of improving overall health in the Waikato region. Many surgeons and anaesthetists who are credentialed to work at Braemar Hospital donate their time, free, and the hospital and trust cover other costs for the surgeries.Recent ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeries for children organised by Braemar Charitable Trust have halved the waiting time for those Waikato children. Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora wants a...
April 12, 2024Fraser High School Student hosted at Braemar Hospital
The Braemar Charitable Trust supported Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Ruth Tan to establish "Te Rau Oranga Scholarship" fund. The goal of this fund is to provide inspiration, mentorship and to open doors for young Māori to enter a career in health care. Te Rau Oranga awarded $10,000 worth of scholarships to 9 successful students in 2023. In addition to funding, the students have had the opportunity to meet a range of health care professionals whom have inspired the rangatahi with different health caree...
March 28, 2024Braemar Charitable Trust a key partner in South Waikato Community Hauora Day
The charity that owns Braemar Hospital, one of the largest private hospitals in New Zealand, has provided free surgical procedures for South Waikato people at a local community hauora (health) day. The Braemar Charitable Trust, the 100% owner of Braemar Hospital, undertakes a range of charitable activities, including community surgeries, to help improve health in the Waikato region. Many surgeons and anaesthetists who are credentialled to work at Braemar Hospital donate their time, free. Br...
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