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NewsMental health consults. We understand during this unprecedented time people are experiencing an increase in stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. We are offering free visits either via video (or phone to help you through this difficult time. Please fill the form here and email it to howickreception@outlook.com if you would like to have a chat. Then either call or book an appointment with your doctor online. Please make a double booking for this. You will not be charged.
If you cannot send these forms to us that is ok as your doctor will ask these questions over the phone/ video consult. Flu vaccines 2020: Flu vaccines have arrived and are available currently for those who are funded to receive the flu vaccine - click here to see if you are eligible. Those who are not eligible will have to wait until April 13. You can book online (to see the nurse) or phone. Novel coronovirus (Covid-19): If you have been overseas within the last fortnight or you have cold symptoms (ie 1 or more of the following- fever, runny nose, cough, headache, muscle aches, fatigue) PLEASE let reception know at the time of booking your appointment. PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE PRACTICE AND WAIT IN YOUR CAR AND CALL US or go to the Community Swab Centre at 292 Botany Rd. If you have health-related concerns about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), call the dedicated 0800 number: 0800 358 5453. It is important to adhere to the above instructions for the safety of our vulnerable patients and our staff. From January Dr. Ivy Chen unfortunately will no longer be working however Dr Ruby Yeh who many of you will have met will be joining us permanently from March 2 2020. If you were under the care of Dr. Chen you can register under one of the other doctors. Both Amanda and Hayley have recently increased their availability. Measles information update. Please read the below link first BEFORE contacting us as we are currently being inundated with many requests for information on top of our usual busy working day. Link to measles update. If you do have measles please go to this link and click on Whānau Pack - GPs and EDs. Dr. Hayley Wilson is now also available on Monday mornings 9-12pm from July 29. This is in addition to her Tuesday am session and Thursday whole day. Dr Amanda Sew Hoy will work an additional session and will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meningococcal disease outbreak in Northland. If you are interested in vaccinating your child please see the attached link here. Prices are $130 for Menactra and $135 for Bexsero (an additional $25 for the nurse service applies). Community Services Card holders: from December 1 2018 visits to the doctor will be reduced. See Fees for additional information. If you do not have a card you can download a form from here. Patient Portal: If you are a registered patient you are now able to access your results on the patient portal by clicking on the 'Patient Portal' link to the right and selecting the 'Health Record' tab. You will need to complete a consent form first. |
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