September is Cervical Screening Awareness month and this year promotion by Southern District Health Board is asking friends and whanau to support women in getting along for screening tests. They are calling the promotion “Good friends save lives”. They ask women to check on one another, and to attend screening appointments together if it helps. […]
Now is a great time to think about the health of our men folk and how important it is, to start talking about it with mates, families and doctors, and to do something to be just a little bit healthier. Throughout the month of June the team at Dunedin North Medical Centre are on board with Men’s Health Trust charity […]
From late April 2018 over 51000 men and women living in Otago and Southland, aged 60 – 70 years of age will be invited to participate in this free programme. This programme saves lives through detecting pre-cancerous polyps, or finding bowel cancer early, when it can often be successfully treated. More information including informative links […]
Shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is now funded for those aged 65 to 80 years and can be given with your flu shot. It’s not suitable for everyone and this will be discussed with the nurse at your appointment. Please tell us if you would like both when booking your 15 minute nurse appointment, and remember to […]
We now have supplies of influenza vaccine at Dunedin North Medical Centre for those aged 3 years and older. Children aged 6 to 35 months require a different vaccine which won’t be available until later this month. Keep a watch for our News post advising its arrival. Please remember an appointment is essential. Many of you have […]
Lifeline has launched a new free text support service: HELP (4357) This service is available to anyone who wants to talk about what is worrying them. Send a text message to HELP (4357) and one of Lifeline’s qualified counsellors or trained volunteers will respond. The service is free of charge and available 24 hours […]
Age Concern Otago have as their mission that: “Older people live a valued life in an inclusive society” They have many terrific resources: Age Concern Otago Some off the best are classes to assist with being active. Increasing numbers of studies show the benefits of a more active lifestyle. Having like minded companions to do it with will make it […]
Our secure online Patient Portal with ConnectMed is now up and running. To join up or learn more: https://www.dnmc.co.nz/online/
The Disability Information Service, Ratonga Mōhiohio Hauā, is a charitable organisation offering health and disability services, advice and equipment to the people of Otago. They have been serving our community for over 25 years, helping join the dots, source resources and removing barriers to independence. Contact them on weekdays 9:00am to 5:00pm, phone 03 471 […]
Many laboratory tests are funded and therefore free to patients, but not all. To help in avoiding surprises Southern Community Laboratoroes have supplied the information at: https://www.dnmc.co.nz/services/do-i-have-to-pay-for-my-laboratory-tests/
