News Archive: 2019
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Holiday opening hours
Posted on Dec. 23, 2019
Our hours over the holidays vary slightly from normal. We close the statutory holidays, and on other weekdays close at 5pm. We resume normal service on 11th Jan 2020.
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Test me. Treat me. Cure me
Posted on Dec. 2, 2019
50,000 New Zealanders are living with Hepatitis C and half of them do not know it. The only way you can find out if you have it is to get your blood tested.
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New doctor at Medplus
Posted on Dec. 2, 2019
We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Albert Wu this December.
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Have we kept you waiting?
Posted on Dec. 2, 2019
We hate it when we are running late, just as much as you do. Please take a few minutes to read why we may be late and perhaps you will understand why, despite our best endeavors, it will sometimes happen.
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Off to University? Don't take any risks.
Posted on Dec. 2, 2019
Are you off to University next year? Whilst living in hall can be the best days of your life, it can also be a high-risk time for your health. Now is the time to check all your vaccinations are up to date and that you take advantage of the new offering to get protection against some strains of meningitis for free. Do not assume that your parents made sure you had all the vaccinations you need, there are some that are either newly available or that you may have missed at school especially if you are male.
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Measles Update October
Posted on Oct. 23, 2019
MMR vaccines are now being supplied in larger numbers. Check if you are eligible for one here.
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What immunisations have I had? I can't remember.
Posted on Oct. 16, 2019
Every immunisation given at Medplus is recorded on the Health 365 Patient Portal so you can review your history whenever you need to and share it with schools or your workplace if required.
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Welcome to our new management team.
Posted on Oct. 14, 2019
We are delighted to introduce Katherine Brewer and Karren Cameron who are our new managers at Medplus.
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Menopause - The Lowdown on Bioidentical Hormones
Posted on Oct. 14, 2019
Now that we are promoting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women who are suffering from the symptoms of menopause as a safe and effective way to manage them there are questions about alternative therapies. Some women are asking about Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT) and the topic has caused much debate. So what are they and are they safe?
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Measles Update
Posted on Sept. 25, 2019
Measles UpdateAt the current time we have no control over the number of MMR vaccinations we are being supplied with. It has been indicated that until the end of the year we will only be allocated 20-30 vaccinations every 3 weeks, although we could probably ...
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Telehealth
Posted on Sept. 22, 2019
A virtual consultation offers the ultimate in convenience, an appointment from where ever you are.
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Measles Vaccination Update
Posted on Aug. 30, 2019
As you may be aware there is currently an outbreak of measles in Auckland. Consequently, the guidelines about vaccination are under flux.
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Welcome to Dr Jenny Park
Posted on Aug. 29, 2019
We are delighted to have Jenny join the team at Medplus and want to introduce her to you.
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Hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms
Posted on Aug. 21, 2019
The benefits of HRT outweigh the risks and can greatly improve the quality of life for many menopausal women.
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Friday evenings change in hours
Posted on Aug. 21, 2019
Please note that, from September, Medplus will close at 6 pm on Fridays.
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The Medplus Medical Assistants
Posted on Aug. 17, 2019
At Medplus we have 2 medical assistants, Kristhea and Rita, who are here to help you navigate your way around our health care services.
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Sick children need a booked appointment please.
Posted on Aug. 3, 2019
All our weekday doctor consultations need a booked appointment. We no longer operate a walk-in clinic for sick children because it was not utilised.
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Limited supplies of flu vaccine are now available
Posted on Aug. 1, 2019
Our Nurse Manager, Jenny, has worked hard to procure another batch of flu vaccinations. This is likely to be our last supply given the national shortage.
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JUST COOK for healthy ageing
Posted on Aug. 1, 2019
A FREE 4 week programme for older people with limited cooking skills or who have lost confidence and motivation to cook
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Vaccine Shortage
Posted on June 11, 2019
Much to our horror there is a national shortage of flu vaccines. We are now being given a very limited stock and are only allowed to administer them to those most at risk of flu and who are therefore entitled to a free flu vaccination.
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Lest we forget…
Posted on June 11, 2019
Just over 100 years ago 21 families got the devastating news that their brave young sons, who courageously signed up to war in Europe, had died whilst based at the Narrow Neck Military Camp. Their post war deaths were not from war injuries but from influenza.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Posted on June 11, 2019
If you have any concerns about an older adult do not turn a blind eye. This invisible group is highly vulnerable and often exploited, most frequently by their own families.
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Measles - important messages
Posted on March 17, 2019
Please do not come into Medplus if you suspect you or your child could have measles. We will see you in your car in the car park. If you have booked an MMR vaccination please call reception in the morning of your appointment to check we have vaccines available.
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Intermittent Fasting could help tackle diabetes
Posted on March 10, 2019
Intermittent fasting is currently all the rage. But don't be fooled: it's much more than just the latest fad. Recent studies of this kind of fasting – with restricted eating part of the time, but not all of the time – have produced a number of successes, but the latest involving diabetes might be the most impressive yet.
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Skipping breakfast may help you lose weight - what hunter gatherers can teach us
Posted on March 10, 2019
There is now considerable evidence from these studies that skipping breakfast can be an effective way to reduce weight for some people. So why has the field got it so wrong in the past?
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Eat your vegetables – studies show plant-based diets are good for immunity
Posted on March 10, 2019
While not all vegetarians are necessarily following a healthy diet, research shows vegetarianism can have many benefits for health