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Description
In our premises at the foot of the Wither Hills in Blenheim, you will find doctors and nurses helping patients – but that’s where the similarities to the traditional medical model end.
We’re a kaupapa-Māori charity set up to offer healthcare in a more flexible, culturally-safe, and whānau-centred way. Our team are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare, focusing on all aspects of hauora and wellbeing through the Te Whare Tapa Whā model. To achieve that, we have fewer patients on our books, so we can see them promptly – and have time to spend helping in a holistic way, not just one problem at a time.
We’re committed to offering a service that meets the needs of all our population, ensuring we reduce inequities in access to healthcare and improve health outcomes for our highest need patients in Wairau.
“Manu Ora” refers to the bird taking flight, having achieved hauora. Together, we take flight.
Doctors
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Dr Christina Frost
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Sophie Hart
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Rachel Inder
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Mary McWatters
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Sara Simmons
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Georgina Walton
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
How do I access this service?
Enrolled patients, Make an appointment
Enrolling new patients
No
This practice is not currently enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Age Range | Without CSC | With CSC |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 years | Free | Free |
| 6 to 13 years | Free | Free |
| 14 to 17 years | $42.00 | $13.00 |
| 18 to 24 years | $65.00 | $19.50 |
| 25 to 44 years | $65.00 | $19.50 |
| 45 to 64 years | $65.00 | $19.50 |
| 65+ years | $65.00 | $19.50 |
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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After hours: We partner with Practice Plus to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.
Practice Plus is available weekdays until 10pm and weekends/public holidays 8am-8pm.
Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (3 Nov).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Marlborough Urgent Care Centre.
Services Provided
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer. There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done: a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test). Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you. If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy. If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient). For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer. There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done: a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test). Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you. If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy. If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient). For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer.
There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done:
- a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional
- a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test).
Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you.
If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy.
If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient).
For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
- Pregnancy vaccinations
- Childhood immunisation programme
- 45 year old vaccinations
- Adult flu vaccine
- Child flu vaccine
- Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccine
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, NZ sign language interpreter, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions
Online Booking URL
Website
Contact Details
219 Howick Road, Blenheim
Nelson Marlborough
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Phone
(03) 577 5810
Healthlink EDI
zesn2ntc
Email
Website
219 Howick Road
Witherlea
Blenheim
Marlborough 7201
Street Address
219 Howick Road
Witherlea
Blenheim
Marlborough 7201
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This page was last updated at 9:47AM on November 18, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Manu Ora.