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Midland Region Community Hepatitis C Service
Community Health Service
Description
About 35,000 people in New Zealand have chronic hepatitis C. Only half of these people are aware they have the virus. If left untreated, hepatitis C can result in scarring in the liver, which stops it working properly. Liver damage can lead to liver cancer or liver failure.
Te Whatu Ora - Te Manawa Taki Community Hepatitis C Service is a FREE mobile service covering the Te Whatu Ora Districts. The service actively works to ensure geographical coverage and reduce disparity. The Te Manawa Taki Community Hepatitis C Nurses have extensive experience working with people with hepatitis C, confidentailly, with two specialists providing oversight of the service.
The service uses a ‘one stop shop’ approach as much as possible to reduce patient visits within the health sector. Clinics are held in the community, so those with hepatitis C feel comfortable attending. Locations may include needle exchanges and community centres.
Te Manawa Taki Community Hepatitis C Service provides education to communities and providers, instant FREE test to see if you have been exposed to hepatitis C, a Fibroscan, which measures liver stiffness and is recommended for all patients with chronic hepatitis C. You can even be treated for free via the service.
NEW FREE medication is available which cures most people in 8 weeks with very few side effects.
Please contact us for a confidential chat on 0800 195 115
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Make an appointment
With your GP to discuss
With your Mental Health and Addiction provider
Walk in
FREE instant tests, called Point of Care tests are offered at:
Needles Exchanges
- 16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton. Phone 07 834 4309
- 1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua. Phone 07 349 3322
- 25 Eliot Street, New Plymouth. Phone 06 759 0330
- 21 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui. Phone 07 575 5922
Pop into these Pharmacies:
- Gordans Pharmacy: 1 Mangapapa Road, Mangapapa, Gisborne. Phone 06 867 1274
- Pharmacy52: 10 Ballance Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne. Phone 06 867 3038
- Huntly West Pharmacy: 4 Bridge Street, Huntly. Phone 07 828 6290
- Anglesea Pharmacy: 9 Thackeray Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton. Phone 07 839 3999
- Vivian Pharmacy: 95 Vivian Street, New Plymouth. Phone 06 758 8263
We also run adhoc clinics in the community - please phone 0800 195 115
Referral
GPs within Te Manawa Taki region can use BPAC eReferral and refer to the Midland Community Hepatitis C service for any advice, hepatitis C management or Fibroscan request.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
The Te Manawa Taki Community Hepatitis C Service is a FREE mobile service covering the five Midland District Health Boards.
Hours
We are open 08.30-16.30 Monday to Friday, and between Christmas and New Year.
You are welcome to leave a confidential message at any other time and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Services Provided
Te Manawa Taki (Midland region) Community Hepatitis C Service provides FREE instant, confidential hepatitis C tests, a Fibroscan, if required, which measures liver stiffness and education. NEW FREE medication is available which cures most people in 8 weeks with very few side effects.
Te Manawa Taki (Midland region) Community Hepatitis C Service provides FREE instant, confidential hepatitis C tests, a Fibroscan, if required, which measures liver stiffness and education. NEW FREE medication is available which cures most people in 8 weeks with very few side effects.
Te Manawa Taki (Midland region) Community Hepatitis C Service provides FREE instant, confidential hepatitis C tests, a Fibroscan, if required, which measures liver stiffness and education.
NEW FREE medication is available which cures most people in 8 weeks with very few side effects.
Travel Directions
We may be able to come to you or there may be a place close to you where you can access information. Phone 0800 195 115 for further information.
Region
Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Waikato
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Contact Details
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Phone
0800 195 115
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This page was last updated at 11:32AM on November 29, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Midland Region Community Hepatitis C Service.