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After many months of fundraising, equipment purchases, treatment room fit out and technology calibration, the island’s first ultrasound service opened for patients at Waiheke Health Trust on 12 March.  The service is staffed by sonographer Samantha Buchanan, who moved to the island with her young family in January, and it currently operates on Monday, Tuesday…

Hi there Because we don’t have dedicated urgent care centres on Waiheke, the medical centres have staff on site each day to deal with acute medical situations that need immediate treatment. Unfortunately, we have found in recent months that this service is being used by a number of patients as a ‘walk-in’ service for non-acute…

Introducing “Ka Ora Telecare” – a new after-hours telehealth service providing medical advice for rural communities. Ostend Medical Centre completed the registration process with Ka Ora in December, making the service available to our patients, as well as island visitors, who need urgent, after-hours care. Appointments are available 5pm to 8am on weekdays, and 24…

Kia ora Wishing you and your family and whānau a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please note our opening times over the festive season. Repeat Prescriptions: Order your repeat prescriptions now for the holidays. After Hours Service  ALWAYS CALL 111 FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE The After-Hours Service at Waiheke Medical Centre will be available on…

Kia ora Raising Funds for Ultrasound   Currently when members of our island community need an ultrasound for pregnancy, injury or diagnosis, they have to travel to Auckland. This results in up to a full day away from work and whānau, significant travel costs, and a lengthy and challenging transport situation for those with injuries or…