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Uawa Community Health Centre
Primary Healthcare Service, COVID-19 Vaccination
Note: Please call to make an appointment for RATs Collection or RATs Testing (06 8626650)
Today
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Walk in
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.
Covid-19 testing
GP practice - enrolled and casual patients
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients. Please call the practice for more information.
RATs Community Collection Site (Pre-order required)
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be ordered and then collected at this site by:
- people with COVID-19 symptoms or who are a household contact
- critical workers who are household contacts
- border workers who are required to be tested under the Required Testing Order.
Before going to a collection site, you must place an order via https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ OR free call 0800222478
Note: Please call to make an appointment for RATs Collection (06 862 6650)
Supervised RATs for priority populations
Priority populations are groups that have experienced adverse impacts or are considered at higher risk of the effects from COVID-19 outbreaks in New Zealand. They include Māori and Pacific communities and those living with disabilities.
Please view the Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Guide: https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/covid-19-rapid-antigen-testing-guide-20feb22.pdf
Note: Please call if you require an appointment for Supervised RATs Testing (Ph 06 862 6650)
Doctors
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Dr Helen Gardyne
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
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No doctor on Thursday and Friday. Nurse only clinic on these days that no Dr is in
After Hours: In an Emergency dial 111, Te Puia Hospital 06 864 6803, Healthline 0800 611 116 or Gisborne Hospital on 06 8690500
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Walk in
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Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Wheelchair access
Contact Details
40 Banks St, Tolaga Bay
Tairāwhiti
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 862 6650
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Fax
(06) 862 6752
40 Banks Street
Tolaga Bay
Gisborne 4046
Street Address
40 Banks Street
Tolaga Bay
Gisborne 4046
Postal Address
P.O.Box 154
Tolaga Bay 4077
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