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Consultations and Emergencies
We have a modern, well-equipped building with a range of treatment areas to deal with your accident or medical problem quickly and efficiently. A "Duty Doctor" is available, with access to ECG, oxygen and defibrillator, to assess and treat acute problems -- no prior appointment necessary.
We have 11 specific treatment areas (including resuscitation / trauma rooms, procedure room, plaster room and general treatment areas) as well as the original consulting rooms. We continue to offer services such as management of fractures (including plastering). Our visiting orthopaedic specialists provide fracture follow-up treatment from specialist consulting rooms in the Specialist Centre. Wellington Free Ambulance are stationed at the Health Centre to provide emergency services.
Radiology
Xray services are available during the day in conjunction with Pacific Radiology. This service is especially for patients with possible fractures, as well as those who require chest X-Rays and plain films, who would otherwise need to travel to Paraparaumu. These films may be partly funded by ACC or the Community Radiology scheme.
Maternity Care
Our doctors do not act as Lead Maternity Carers (LMC's) but do provide early antenatal care and liaise with local midwives and obstetricians over ongoing care in pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period.
Immunisation
A full range of vaccinations is offered for children and adults. This includes routine childhood immunisations, tetanus boosters, flu injections and travel vaccinations as well as Meningicoccal B for people under 20 years.
Special Investigations
Electrocardiographs (ECG's), Spirometry (lung function testing) and tympanometry are carried out by our nurses by appointment.
Surgical Procedures
Minor surgical procedures such as mole removal are performed at the Centre in the "minor operations" room. A double appointment is required. Liquid Nitrogen treatment is available for warts and other skin conditions during our normal operating hours.
Prescriptions
By arrangement with your doctor you may ring or make a written request for a repeat prescription. Please contact the centre during normal opening hours at least 48 hours before you wish to pick up the prescription. For some conditions you may be asked to see a doctor or nurse first.
Nurse Clinics
Our Practice Nurses have a wide range of skills including wound management, performing cervical smears, blood pressure checks, immunisations, testing hearing and doing ear syringing. They are also able to provide free annual checks for diabetic patients funded through Compass Health, Wellington. A specialist diabetic nurse is also available once a week.
Laboratory Tests
Laboratory testing is available at Aotea Pathology in the Specialist Centre.