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Twizel Medical Centre

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Description

The Twizel Medical Centre is the health hub of the Mackenzie community.  We are currently enrolling new permanent patients. We also welcome casual patients and visitors/travellers subject to availability. We offer 24/7 After Hours urgent care.

Doctors

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Enrolled patients, Casual (not enrolled) patients, Make an appointment, Walk in

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is enrolling new patients.

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

CSC: Community Services Card

Age Range Without CSC With CSC
Under 6 years Free Free
6 to 13 years Free Free
14 to 17 years $43.50 $13.00
18 to 24 years $57.00 $19.50
25 to 44 years $57.00 $19.50
45 to 64 years $57.00 $19.50
65+ years $50.00 $19.50
See our website for all other fees information

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

AFTER HOURS:
We partner with Ka Ora Telecare and Whakarongorau After Hours Triage Service 

Ka Ora Telecare is available weekdays from 5pm to 8.30am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays.
Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.

Whakarongorau After Hours Triage Service is available from 5pm to 8am, M- F and 24/7 on weekends/public holidays. Please call 0274 382 777

Note: All calls made to Twizel Medical Centre (03 435 0777) between 5pm and 8am automatically divert to Whakarongorau After Hours Triage Service. 

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), South Canterbury Anniversary (22 Sep), Labour Day (27 Oct).
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.

Services Provided

COVID-19 Vaccination

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 Covid-19 vaccines can be administered before, after, or at the same time as other national schedule vaccines. When the Nuvaxovid vaccine is given at the same time as the Shingrix shingles vaccine or the Fluad Quad flu vaccine, there may be a chance of experiencing a stronger post-vaccination response and you should discuss this with your vaccinator. Our vaccination clinic operates on Tuesday. To make a booking, please use the BookmyVaccine link below. We accept walk-ins subject to availability.

  • Pfizer vaccine (12+ years) OR Pfizer booster (16+ years)
  • Eligible GP enrolled patients only
  • By invitation only
  • Make an appointment

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

Covid-19 vaccines can be administered before, after, or at the same time as other national schedule vaccines. When the Nuvaxovid vaccine is given at the same time as the Shingrix shingles vaccine or the Fluad Quad flu vaccine, there may be a chance of experiencing a stronger post-vaccination response and you should discuss this with your vaccinator.

Our vaccination clinic operates on Tuesday. To make a booking, please use the BookmyVaccine link below. 

We accept walk-ins subject to availability.

Cervical Screening

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

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.

Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

LARC methods are very effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and are “fit and forget” forms of contraception – you don’t need to remember them every day or every month. LARC methods: Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD or IUD) are inserted through the cervix into a woman’s uterus. IUCDs may be either hormonal (Mirena® or Jaydess® ) or non-hormonal (copper IUCD). Jadelle® is a hormone-releasing implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm. Depending on the type of device, it will need to be changed after between three and ten years. Read more about LARC methods here

  • IUD removals
  • Implant (Jadelle) removal
  • Implant (Jadelle) inserts
  • Free or subsidised contraception services (enquire for eligibility and details)

LARC methods are very effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and are “fit and forget” forms of contraception – you don’t need to remember them every day or every month. LARC methods:

  • Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD or IUD) are inserted through the cervix into a woman’s uterus. IUCDs may be either hormonal (Mirena® or Jaydess® ) or non-hormonal (copper IUCD).
  • Jadelle® is a hormone-releasing implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm.

Depending on the type of device, it will need to be changed after between three and ten years.

Read more about LARC methods here

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

  • Wheelchair access
  • Assistance to move around

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, A longer appointment time, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

Travel Directions

Twizel Medical Centre is located at 15 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel. We are situated approxiamtely 450m from the Twizel Information Centre in Market Square and can be found between the Twizel Fire Station and Ben Ohau Golf Course. 

Parking

There is ample parking on site.

Covid-19 vaccination booking URL

bookmyvaccine.nz

Contact Details

15 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel

South Canterbury

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15 Mackenzie Drive
Twizel
Canterbury 7901

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15 Mackenzie Drive
Twizel
Canterbury 7901

This page was last updated at 7:00PM on November 21, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Twizel Medical Centre.