Peninsula Medical Centre - Te Atatu Peninsula
CORONAVIRUS COVID-19
COVID-19 UPDATE 12/08/2020 - Move to Level 3
Peninsula Medical Centre is OPEN during COVID-19 Lockdown
Peninsula Medical Centre is your primary care clinic. We are an essential service, therefore we remain open. To protect our vulnerable patients and staff, and reduce the spread of COVID-19 there are some some key changes about how we run:
- We return to PHONE CONSULTATIONS, and if a clinician deems it clinically necessary for you to be seen in person, we will arrange for this in a safe way.
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COVID-19 Testing Site will resume from 12th August for those who have symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose/sneezing/head cold, shortness of breath, loss of sense of smell or fever).
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If you are due a Repeat Prescription, you can request this as normal (phone or Health365 Portal). If you are due for a GP review, please book an appointment.
- Prescriptions will be sent directly to your local Pharmacy, you will not be able to pick these up from the clinic. Please identify your local Pharmacy before speaking to a Doctor or Nurse.
- Prescriptions will be sent directly to your local Pharmacy, you will not be able to pick these up from the clinic. Please identify your local Pharmacy before speaking to a Doctor or Nurse.
- No Saturday clinics until further notice.
We are an approved COVID-19 Designated Testing Practice, this means we can safely test and assess our patients as well as other members of the community. The testing is completely separate from the GP Clinic, so it is safe for those who are needing to come into the clinic. We can test anyone with ANY of the following symptoms:
- Cough
- Sore Throat
- Shortness of Breath
- Head Cold (e.g. Runny Nose, Sneezing, Post-Nasal Drip)
- Loss of sense of smell
- Fever
As the situation evolves, we are adapting with it, so there may be further changes to the above. Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate this together!
Stay Safe. Be Kind. Kia Kaha!
More information: Visit the Ministry of Health Website or COVID-19 website
Follow us on Facebook for regular updates.
Measles Outbreak
The 2019 outbreak of Measles is serious. There are risks that children may die of complications. Those who are too young for vaccinations or are immuno-compromised are our most vulnerable.
The only protection is to have the MMR Vaccination.
The MMR vaccine is FREE for those aged 12months - 50years old who have not received
- Children from 12 months old can be have the MMR vaccine, along with three others on the immunisation schedule (previously given at 15months).
- Infants aged 6-11 months would need to see a doctor to be prescribed the MMR vaccine if travelling ot countries with measles outbreaks, or if there are concerns about high-risk of exposure to measles.
- Adults over 50 years (born before 1969) are considered immune and do not require the vaccine.
More information:
- The Immunisation Advisory Centre - Measles & FAQs
- Auckland Regional Public Health - Measles Outbreak in Auckland
- Ministry of Health - 2019 Measles Outbreak
- Regular updates are posted on the Peninsula Medical Facebook page - follow us for updates
Patient Portal - Health365
We are pleased to now offer our registered patients the online patient portal Health365, where patients can book appointments with your doctor, request repeat prescriptions and check laboratory results online.
If you would like to register for this service, please complete the Health365 Patient Portal Registration Form and provide to Reception or email the completed form.
Already registered? Book an appointment or request a repeat prescription here: www.health365.co.nz
Please note: Urgent prescriptions must be arranged through the Nursing team. Children under 16 can be registered under one parent. Partners must be registered separately with individual email addresses
Our services include:
- General check ups
- Antenatal and prenatal care
- 6-week old checks
- Well Child checks
- Sexual health checks
- Diagnostic medicine
- Specialist referrals
- Insurance medicine
- Palliative care
- Repeat prescriptions
We also have other schemes available through our Primary Health Organisation, ProCare. Click here for more services.
Becoming a Patient
To enrol as a patient at Peninsula Medical Centre click here.
The Ministry of Health requires proof of eligibility for funding. Please bring your New Zealand or Foreign Passport for proof of citizenship, permanent residence, or work permit when enrolling.
We look forward to caring for you and your family.
Fees
LOW COST DOCTORS VISITS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES CARD HOLDERS
- Adult GP Visit - $19.50
- Youth GP Visit - $13.00
- Under 14s - FREE
Peninsula Medical Centre is a member of the ProCare PHO. Consulting fee subsidies are available for patients who enrol with us. Patients who are casual or who are visitors are not able to receive funding from the PHO and therefore the full fees apply.
Click here for a full list of fees.