News – Page 2 – Dunedin North Medical Centre

Flu Vaccines now available

April 28, 2020

Flu vaccines are now available for our general practice population. The cost is $31.00. Please phone 477 7583 to make an appointment.

If you are experiencing cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, loss of sense of smell, or fever, first call us on 477 7583 or the Southern COVID-19 call line 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719). We will direct you from there.

Preparing for Your Video Consultation

April 14, 2020

For information about video consultations with your doctor and preparing for them visit: Video Consultations

COVID-19 Latest information for our patients 14/04/20

April 14, 2020

The ongoing health, wellbeing and safety of our patients and staff remains our top priority. We are continually taking steps to keep everyone as safe as possible in these uncertain times by monitoring advice from the Government, Ministry of Health, Southern District Health Board and the WellSouth PHO. As a valued patient, we believe it […]

Important Message to Patients

March 25, 2020

To keep everyone safe we are changing the way we operate, as instructed by the Ministry of Health. Please do not turn up at the medical centre without having spoken to one of our team on the phone first. Call 477 7583 between 8am and 5.30pm. We are now consulting via telephone and video […]

Important message for all our patients.

March 23, 2020

There are many changes happening daily so we will do everything we can to keep you up to date on what is happening at Dunedin North Medical Centre. The situation feels overwhelming as I’m sure you will agree, and we are doing our utmost to keep our patients and staff safe. The Ministry of Health […]

Skin Check Clinic at Dunedin North Medical Centre

February 18, 2020

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in New Zealand. The good news is that early detection and removal of lesions is usually curative. All of the doctors at Dunedin North Medical Centre are happy to do a skin check, but a full examination requires a longer appointment, especially if photographs are taken. […]

Surf to Stadium – inspirational autumn goal

February 11, 2020

At Dunedin North Medical Centre we recommend an active lifestyle. Most of us are better motivated when we have a fitness goal, an event or special undertaking that will be a challenge. The Surf to Stadium fun run or walk on March 15th is a great family friendly local event to do just that. It […]

Coronavirus – Dedicated 0800 number for advice and information

February 11, 2020

The Ministry of Health have set up a dedicated 0800 number for any coronavirus health advice and information, and any questions you have about coronavirus, self-isolation etc. The number is 0800 358 5453 – it is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. People calling that line will be able to […]

Coronavirus – Information and Guidance

January 28, 2020

Information and guidance from Southern Health and the Southern District Health Board is provided in these posters in both Chinese and English: coronoavirus-chinese-and-english-southern Southern Health recommend the following basic principles to reduce the general risk of acute respiratory infections: avoid close contact with people suffering acute respiratory infections frequently wash hands, especially after contact with […]