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Whiria Te Tāngata o Taupō Moana
General Practice (GP) Service, Nurse Led Practice, Kaupapa Māori
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Waitahanui Hall, Blake Road, Taupō
Description
We are a Kaupapa Māori based, non-acute health service.
Started by Hine Loughlin - Nurse Practitioner Prescriber - as whānau had expressed the need for healthcare in an environment where they felt safe and empowered.
We also wanted to remove as many barriers to healthcare services as possible i.e.
- cost - free service
- accessibility - walk-ins, as well as appointments
- early start Wednesdays for workers 07.00hrs
We visit two different marae in the rohe, bringing care to whānau in their marae.
Our goal is to empower whānau to be the drivers of their own health journeys.
We welcome any queries relating to your hauora 0800 WHIRIA or txt 0273957648.
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Staff
- Nurse Practitioner Prescriber - Hine Loughlin (Monday - Thursday)
- GP - Dr Grace Malcolm (Every Wednesday & Thursdays in Tūrangi)
- Pharmacist Prescriber - Dr Leeanne Te Karu (Fortnightly Mondays in Tūrangi)
- Registered Nurses
- Kaimahi & MCA
We can refer to other services if needed. Registered nurse support from Pinnacle & Pihanga health also.
Doctors
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Dr Grace Malcolm
General Practitioner
Available at Te Huinga, Hirangi Marae, Hirangi Road, Tūrangi, 23 Story Place, Taupō
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Enrolled patients
Walk in
Referral
Make an appointment
Contact us
0800 WHIRIA (944 742)
027 395 7648
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Hours
Waitahanui Hall, Blake Road, Taupō
Wed | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
Te Huinga, Hirangi Marae, Hirangi Road, Tūrangi
08.00 - 16.00
08.00 - 16.00
08.00 - 15.30
08.00 -15.30
23 Story Place, Taupō
Alternative dates to Waitahanui
Please check face book for updates
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Open 24 Dec (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Closed 25 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Open 31 Dec (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Open 7 Jan (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Open 8 Jan (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM). Open 9 Jan (8:00 AM – 2:30 PM). Closed 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Services Provided
- General health checks - Wound assessments - Phlebotomy services - Long term conditions - Driving medicals We can see people if unregistered also. If unsure, please phone 0800 WHIRIA
- General health checks - Wound assessments - Phlebotomy services - Long term conditions - Driving medicals We can see people if unregistered also. If unsure, please phone 0800 WHIRIA
- General health checks
- Wound assessments
- Phlebotomy services
- Long term conditions
- Driving medicals
We can see people if unregistered also.
If unsure, please phone 0800 WHIRIA
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
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
- Bowel screening
- Cervical screening
- Prostate check
- Breast screening (mammogram)
- Diabetes screening
- Throat swab for rheumatic fever prevention
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Sexual and reproductive health services including sexual health screening, information and birth control.
Sexual and reproductive health services including sexual health screening, information and birth control.
- Contraception (birth control) advice
- Menopause
- STD checks (Sexually transmitted disease)
- Male sexual health
- Pregnancy testing
Sexual and reproductive health services including sexual health screening, information and birth control.
Each GP surgery or primary care practice will have its own procedure for repeat prescribing but the following rules are common to most, if not all. Patients who are well-known to the practice who have a stable condition like asthma, hypertension or diabetes could be allowed to get a repeat prescription for up to six months. Repeat prescriptions are never given to patients who are not known to the practice and there is probably a blanket ban on repeats for narcotics and other drugs that could be misused as doctors are expected to monitor these drugs carefully.
Each GP surgery or primary care practice will have its own procedure for repeat prescribing but the following rules are common to most, if not all. Patients who are well-known to the practice who have a stable condition like asthma, hypertension or diabetes could be allowed to get a repeat prescription for up to six months. Repeat prescriptions are never given to patients who are not known to the practice and there is probably a blanket ban on repeats for narcotics and other drugs that could be misused as doctors are expected to monitor these drugs carefully.
Each GP surgery or primary care practice will have its own procedure for repeat prescribing but the following rules are common to most, if not all. Patients who are well-known to the practice who have a stable condition like asthma, hypertension or diabetes could be allowed to get a repeat prescription for up to six months. Repeat prescriptions are never given to patients who are not known to the practice and there is probably a blanket ban on repeats for narcotics and other drugs that could be misused as doctors are expected to monitor these drugs carefully.
A virtual consultation is a way of having an appointment with your healthcare provider, but not in person. This is usually done via a video app or a phone call. For more detailed information about telehealth consultations, please see the guide from Healthify.
A virtual consultation is a way of having an appointment with your healthcare provider, but not in person. This is usually done via a video app or a phone call. For more detailed information about telehealth consultations, please see the guide from Healthify.
A virtual consultation is a way of having an appointment with your healthcare provider, but not in person. This is usually done via a video app or a phone call. For more detailed information about telehealth consultations, please see the guide from Healthify.
An ECG is a recording of your heart's electrical activity. Electrode patches are attached to your skin to measure the electrical impulses given off by your heart. The result is a trace that can be read by a doctor. It can give information of previous heart attacks or problems with the heart rhythm.
An ECG is a recording of your heart's electrical activity. Electrode patches are attached to your skin to measure the electrical impulses given off by your heart. The result is a trace that can be read by a doctor. It can give information of previous heart attacks or problems with the heart rhythm.
An ECG is a recording of your heart's electrical activity. Electrode patches are attached to your skin to measure the electrical impulses given off by your heart. The result is a trace that can be read by a doctor. It can give information of previous heart attacks or problems with the heart rhythm.
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Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app
Contact Details
Waitahanui Hall, Blake Road, Taupō
Lakes
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Phone
0800 944 742
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Mobile
027 395 7648
Healthlink EDI
tangataw
Email
Website
www.facebook.com/people/Whiria-Te-T%C4%81ngata/61550277124530/
Te Huinga, Hirangi Marae, Hirangi Road, Tūrangi
Lakes
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Phone
027 395 7648
Healthlink EDI
tangataw
Website
www.facebook.com/people/Whiria-Te-T%C4%81ngata/61550277124530/
23 Story Place, Taupō
Lakes
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Phone
027 944 742
Healthlink EDI
tangataw
Website
www.facebook.com/people/Whiria-Te-T%C4%81ngata/61550277124530/
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This page was last updated at 3:08PM on December 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Whiria Te Tāngata o Taupō Moana.