Get Protected Against Pertussis Today Ostend Medical Centre joins Te Whatu Ora in calling for all high-risk patients, particularly pregnant people, children and high-risk adults, to make sure that they are vaccinated against pertussis (whooping cough). With the country on…
Advance Care Planning Health NZ Te Whatu Ora describes Advance Care Planning as ‘a process of thinking and talking about your values and goals and what your preferences are for your current and future health care.’ It is something that…
Information on the HRT Shortage We have been contacted over the past few weeks by many patients who have been impacted by the ongoing shortage of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). We understand that the uncertainty has caused significant anxiety and…
Hi there If you come into Ostend Medical Centre on a Thursday or Friday with an acute complaint, chances are that at least the initial part of your appointment will be handled by our newly hired Extended Care Paramedic (ECP),…
Collaborating for our Tamariki In addition to operating Ostend Medical Centre, Waiheke Health Trust is contracted by Te Whatu Ora to provide community services such as District Nursing, Allied Health Services and Social Work. It also has a Well Child…
Hi there Ostend Medical is Accepting New Patients Having successfully recruited additional nursing staff in recent months, including our new Nurse Team Leader Barbara Sangster, Ostend Medical Centre is now able to accept new patients. If you have friends or…
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…
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…
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,…
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…