Measles – what you need to know.
With the Measles outbreak being a current topic across the country we wanted to clarify some points for you all.
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Dr Hui Wang off to Wellington
It is with reluctance that I have to leave this clinic for a period of time to Wellington for my husband’s work. I have loved my work here and it has been a real pleasure getting to know you all.
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The extensions to the building are now complete, and we now have a special room set up for minor surgical procedures, as well as two more consulting rooms, and a new enlarged staff room. This will allow us to provide even better service for your health needs. You may have noticed that the practice has
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Plan your next healthcare visit
Planning for your next health care visit and asking questions will help you understand more about your health and treatment for an illness or injury. Your doctor, nurse and others included in your health care want you to ask questions to help you make decisions together. Let’s P.L.A.N. for better care Prepare for your visit
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Well Child Checks
Babies are checked periodically during their first year of life to ensure that they are developing correctly. The first appointment with us is usually at six weeks. The midwife will check the initial days after child birth for issues after which the plunket nurse will take over the care. Babies are weighed and measured to
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Men’s Health Check
The health checks as below: o Cardiovascular disease which includes o diabetes o heart disease o weight and BMI o cholesterol o alcohol o smoking o exercise o Prostate check o Testicular check o Erection issues o Melanoma checks (Skin Cancer Checks) o Emotional and well being check o Occupational disease’s check Men’s Health Challenge
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DEXA Scan
What is a DEXA scan and what does it measure? DEXA stands for ‘dual energy X-ray absorptiometry’. It is a test that measures the density of bones. Density means how much of something there is in a certain amount of space. The denser the tissue, the less X-rays pass through. Air and water are less dense than
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Mammograms
Who should have a mammogram? You can have a free screening mammogram every two years through BreastScreen Aotearoa if you meet the following requirements: • you are aged 45 to 69 years of age • you have no symptoms of breast cancer • you have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months
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Cervical Smears
Why should you have cervical smear tests? Research indicates that all sexually active females between the ages of 20 and 70 should have a cervical smear test. A year after the first smear women should have another and thereafter every three years. This test detects abnormal cells which, if left untreated, could become cervical cancer. Very often these
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Immunisations
Immunisations are one of the most important service we provide. Immunisation has led to the decline of many lethal diseases including, most recently, meningococcal B meningitis. Babies are routinely immunised for tetanus, polio, whooping cough, diphtheria, hepatitis B and haemophilus influenza type B, which are now combined in one injection. Immunisation for measles, mumps
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