A practical guide to dealing with the arrival of the coronavirus in New Zealand

Farewell Theresa.  At the end of November 2019 Theresa left  to commence the next chapter of her life’s adventure – living aboard a sail boat whilst preparing for journeys far afield. It was great having her  as part of our team these past few years.  She will be missed. 

We would like to welcome Rebecca onto our team. Rebecca was born and raised in Invercargill. She gained her nursing degree in at The Southern Institute of Technology in 2017.  Prior to joining us Rebecca has been nursing in a rest home . In her spare time she spends time with her active 4 childr...

Our thanks to Diane for her re-purposing of the old fish tank in the waiting room into Fairy land. Its captivating children and few off us older ones as well

Thanks to Ellerslie Medical Centre, Auckland for this Up-to-date Measles Outbreak Information as of 1/9/19 1 Sept 2019 IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE MEASLES OR HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A CONFIRMED CASE OF MEASLES, PLEASE CALL US FIRST BEFORE COMING IN. WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR A CONSULTATION, PLEASE STAY IN ...

Goodbye Laura We have had the privilege of working with Laura these last few months.  It was great to have her on board.  We wish her well with her future career in the North Island   So true….

Influenza Seasonal Influenza viruses (H3N2; H1N1) are currently circulating in Otago and Southland communities including among health care staff. This is much earlier in the year than the usual winter influenza season in July and peaking in August We hope to start delivering vaccinations as soon ...

ZERO FEES FOR UNDER 14’S LOWER FEES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CARD (CSC) HOLDERS We welcome the government and DHB’s plans to make General Practice appointments more affordable. From 1 Dec 2018 standard consultations for children under age 14 years are fully subsidised. There may still be a cost ...