Note: This is NOT a RAT Collection Site.  Please refer to the list of RATS Collection Sites. 

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

COVID-19 Vaccination

• Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
• Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
• Eligible GP enrolled patients only
• Make an appointment

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics are held at Tuapeka Community Health every Thursday evening. Please call (03) 485 9050 to make a booking.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines.

The majority of routine vaccinations can now be administered before, after, or at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccinations. The exception to this is the Zostavax (shingles) vaccine where a 7-day gap before or after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 is advised. If you have any questions, please discuss with your health provider.

GP practice - enrolled and casual patients

To access COVID-19 testing in Otago and Southland, please call 0800 VIRUS-19 (0800 847 8719).
The call centre operates 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday and 8:30 am to 4 pm weekends and holidays.

This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients. Please call the practice for more information.

Testing for International Travel

This clinic provides pre-departure testing for people who are travelling. Please call to book an appointment.

Tuapeka Community Health - Medical Centre & Rest Home

Manager:  Allana Wallis

Our clinical team is made up of our GP Dr Ruth Alberts (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:

Nurse Practitioner:  Lorna Scoon

Nursing Team:  Konica Ponsonby (Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Lead), Bri Clulee (Registered Nurse - Practice Nurse), Emma Wightman (Registered Nurse - District Nurse) and Terri Martin (Registered Nurse - District Nurse)

Receptionists:  Adele Cotton and Melinda Cummings

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  Dr Ruth Alberts

  General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered & Urgent Care Physician

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This practice is enrolling new patients.

Enrolled Patient Fees

• The fees quoted above relate to patients enrolled with Tuapeka Community Health only.
• The payable fee relates to a standard 15-minute consultation during normal working hours.
• If the duration of the consultation is greater than 15 minutes, an extended consultation fee will apply.

Casual Patient Consultations (with GP or NP)

• The fees quoted above relate to patients who utilise the services of Tuapeka Community Health on a casual basis and/or are registered with a medical practice elsewhere.
• The fee payable relates to a standard 15-minute consultation during normal working hours.
• If the duration of the consultation is greater than 15 minutes, an extended consultation fee will apply.

ACC Charges (with GP or NP)

• The fees quoted above relate to any consultations covered by ACC
• You do not have to be enrolled with Tuapeka Community Health to access services funded by ACC. Therefore, the fees above relate to everyone.

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm and Thursday 8:30am to 1pm & Late Night Clinic 3:00pm to 7:30pm (the medical centre will be closed every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm).

If you phone (03) 485 9050 outside of these hours your call will be answered by Telehealth, who will direct you to the most appropriate after-hours care.

Please do not come to the medical centre (or rest home) if you have any COVID-19 symptoms. CALL US FIRST and we will let you know what to do.

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (20 Mar), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).

Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Dunedin Urgent Doctors & Accident Centre.

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Thursday hours are 8:30am - 1:00pm and then from 3:00pm - 7:30pm

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (20 Mar), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).

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COVID-19 Vaccination

• Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
• Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
• Eligible GP enrolled patients only
• Make an appointment

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics are held at Tuapeka Community Health every Thursday evening. Please call (03) 485 9050 to make a booking.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you…

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Adult and Child Medical Care

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Minor Accident Care

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Minor Surgery

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Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years

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Repeat Prescriptions

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Lab Results

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Liquid Nitrogen

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IUCD Insertion

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Immunisation

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Cervical Screening

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ECG

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Spirometry

Spirometry is a tool that measures how effectively your lungs are working. It is able to show how much air lungs are able to hold (their volume) and how much…

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Travel Advice / Immunisations

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Patient Portal

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Aged residential care

• Rest home care
• Respite

We have five permanent beds at our "boutique" rest home at Tuapeka Community Health. These beds are rest home level care.

We have two respite beds available at our rest…

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Community nursing

• Cervical screening
• Diabetes
• Palliative care
• Wound care

End of life care

Home support

• Meals

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