News Archive: 2016
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Antibacterial soap – not as clean as it should be
Posted on Dec. 21, 2016
Over the last few years there have been reports that antibacterial soap is superfluous. Washing our hands with any type of soap reduces infection, and using an antibacterial soap gives little if any additional benefit.
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Celebrations again! Medplus achieves Cornerstone – the pinnacle of achievement for General Practice
Posted on Dec. 21, 2016
On 18th November Medplus was inspected by two assessors from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and for the second time sailed through Cornerstone
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Get ready for the sun
Posted on Nov. 15, 2016
We all know the slip, slop, slap drill when it comes to the sun, but there is much confusion about sunscreens and the level of protection they give. With an increasing array to choose from it is important to understand what the labels actually mean.
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Welcome to Dr Anna Chen
Posted on Nov. 15, 2016
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed a new full time GP, who starts in December. Anna Chen is an exceptional doctor, who has been a high flier throughout school. medical school and in her early career.
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Staff Changes
Posted on Oct. 13, 2016
Dr Rachel Inder heads South Melissa joins the nursing team
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The Post Antibiotic Era Has Dawned
Posted on Oct. 5, 2016
Alexander Fleming warned of a future in which antibiotics had been used with abandon and bacteria had grown resistant to them. That future has arrived and we are entering a post antibiotic era.
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Health 365 Portal Updates
Posted on Oct. 5, 2016
How to use the Health 365 Portal for linked children Keeping your Health 365 Portal access secure Using the online consultation option on Health 365 Portal
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Gastric flu or Tummy bug
Posted on Aug. 25, 2016
Infections of the bowel are known as gastroenteritis and commonly cause a combination of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and fever.
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Ministry of Health update to Enrolment
Posted on Aug. 20, 2016
We appreciate your patience during the implementation of this new system.
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If we are running late…….
Posted on Aug. 8, 2016
Sorry if we ever keep you waiting, we really appreciate your patience. We know that your time is of great value and we hate to cause you any inconvenience
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Happy Birthday Medplus
Posted on June 28, 2016
Medplus celebrates a 5th Birthday
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Gut Microbes keep you healthy
Posted on June 22, 2016
We are just beginning to understand the importance of these tiny, single cell organisms, which play an essential role breaking down and processing food, producing chemicals that keep us healthy and fit.
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Type 2 Diabetics - free education
Posted on June 22, 2016
Free Community Education for Type 2 Diabetics
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Shingles
Posted on June 6, 2016
Shingles is a nasty illness associated with a specific rash
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Save a Life. Free resuscitation training
Posted on May 16, 2016
Come and join Dr Martin Hadler for basic resuscitation training at Medplus on Wednesday 15th June at 7pm in reception. Please call 489 2011 to register for a place
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Patient Portal (Health 365) Survey Results
Posted on May 5, 2016
Thank you very much to all those who responded to our online questionnaire. The results have been very useful to us and have been used at a national level to help inform GPs about patient portals
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Delhi Belly?
Posted on April 27, 2016
When on holiday you suddenly feel your insides churning and the anxious and URGENT desire to locate a toilet, then you have probably succumbed to Traveller’s Diarrhoea. For those who enjoy travel it is useful to know about Traveller’s Diarrhoea, how to try and prevent getting it and how to treat it.
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Flu Vaccinations
Posted on March 23, 2016
Flu vaccines are here! The more people who are protected against influenza, the less it can spread. Call TODAY to make an appointment with our nurse.
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Spot Check
Posted on March 23, 2016
Do you have a mole or spot that you are worried about? In New Zealand we have a high rate of skin cancers, including melanomas. You should check your skin every few months for any new moles that develop
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Immunisations in pregnancy
Posted on March 23, 2016
Pregnant women are far more vulnerable to flu viruses and are five times more likely to be hospitalised with flu than other groups.
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Doctor Updates
Posted on March 23, 2016
Dr Jean Lim returns from Maternity leave and Dr David Hopcroft is welcomed back to Medplus.
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Z is for Zika
Posted on Feb. 11, 2016
It is hard to have missed the alarming news about Zika which is making headlines worldwide. Zika is a virus that is transmitted by mosquitos and there is concern in Brazil that infection in pregnant women may lead to a birth defect called microcephaly in their infants
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Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin
Posted on Feb. 11, 2016
There are imminent changes regarding dispensing of Cal. D. Forte, a commonly prescribed Vitamin D supplement. The product can still be prescribed but there may be reduced subsidy and supplies may become limited.
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Repeat Prescriptions.
Posted on Feb. 11, 2016
Plan ahead, order via the portal and save money.
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Cancellation
Posted on Jan. 24, 2016
Cancellations – we appreciate 2 working hours’ notice!