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Poll: Should we pay people for giving blood?
The Blood Service says it needs 40,000 new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these donations?
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31.8% Yes, it makes sense
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50.7% No, that's too risky
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17.6% I'd need more information
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Q&A: Animal Welfare with SPCA's Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.
A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.
Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect. ↓ Share your questions below and he will answer them on Wednesday 31st July ↓
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Our new Oral Health Therapist addition to Glendowie Dental Centre
MJ completed her Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Oral Health Therapy in Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Since graduation MJ has worked in Australia, within the rural and coastal communities of The Northern Rivers Territory where she has served geriatric, paediatric and high-risk periodontal patients as well as orthodontic treatments with Light Force Braces and Invisalign.
MJ's clinical interests lie in periodontology, where she focuses on a holistic approach to patient management and treatments. She is passionate about empowering her patients with knowledge and tools to improve and maintain their oral health. Mj has also been praised for her kind, understanding and authentic approach to building impactful connections with her patients.
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