MEASLES is circulating in Aotearoa although it is not currently in Dunedin. Two measles vaccinations protects 99% of people. The vaccine is free for eligible people. If you’re not sure if you’ve had two doses, or if you’re eligible, please check this website: www.info.health.nz/measles-immunity If you were born before 1969 you are considered immune to […]
At Dunedin North Medical Centre, we’re always looking for ways to improve your experience and make your care as seamless as possible. To support this, we’re introducing Heidi—an innovative AI assistant that helps us capture and manage medical information more efficiently. To read more about this development visit: Introducing Heidi – Our New AI Notetaking Assistant […]
When you book an appointment, that time is set aside for you. If you do not attend your appointment, or cancel with less than 2 hours’ notice, it is very difficult for us to offer that time to another patient in need. For this reason, we will charge the $30.00 for appointments that are missed […]
We are currently experiencing very high demand for appointments and other clinical services. Please book well in advance if you need a routine appointment for medication renewal, as same-day or next-day appointments are only available for urgent needs. If you have been seen in the last six months, you can renew your prescription without a […]
We’re pleased to let you know that our practice team now includes a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) and a Community Support Worker. A Health Coach will be joining us later in the year. These team members are here to support your wellbeing in different ways – whether it’d practical help, emotional support, or making positive […]
The Government has announced that prescription lengths will be extended in the future. This change is not in place yet. At present, the maximum prescription length for most medicines is still three months. The new rules are expected to start in 2026, once systems and regulations are ready. When the change happens, people with stable, […]
Introducing our Community Support Worker: My name is Donna Bottle. I am the Community Support Worker at Dunedin North Medical Centre. I can support you to navigate, and engage with services in your community, i.e. WINZ, employment, budget services, housing and activities of intertest. I can meet you at your home to discuss your support […]
TEST RESULTS To find out about your test results you can check your Manage My Health (MMH) patient portal account if you are registered. This is our main method of communicating test results. When your doctor has seen and filed these results, they will be available for you to view. They will include a comment […]
Measles Measles has been in the news lately because there are currently cases in New Zealand and our immunisation coverage is low. This has prompted a lot of calls from older people to check on their vaccination status. People born before 1969, before our immunisation program started are assumed to be immune. Those born after […]
Dunedin Urgent Doctors & Accident Centre’s hours have been temporarily reduced to 8am-9pm, seven days a week. This is a change from their previous operating hours of 8am-10pm. If urgent help is needed after 9 pm, you should go to Dunedin Hospital Emergency Department.
