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News from Tahunanui Medical Centre

Have a Happy, Safe Holiday

For many the holiday period can be a fun filled array of travel, family time and festivities, but for others it can be stressful, overwhelming and lonely. In an effort to keep those around you happy a... Read full article

Skin Update – Do you need a Full Skin Check?

Here in New Zealand we have the highest skin cancer rates in the world and at the Tahunanui Medical Centre we are able to offer a range of services to help prevent, detect and treat skin cancers. Earl... Read full article

Patient Portal

Having looked into various options we have purchased a portal option through a company called ConnectMed, we are excited by this. Patients who are interested in having more interaction and ability to ... Read full article

Extended hours to help our Working patients

We are extending the times that there is a doctor available at Tahunanui Medical Centre, so that it is easier for those who work during the day to access a GP. We now have some earlier appointments (w... Read full article

Focus on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Did you know we have a spirometer which enables us to assess a person’s lung function? Sue, one of our nurses has completed a training course in Auckland, and is one of a small number of nurses in Nel... Read full article