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Spring 2023 update

UPDATE 25/08/2023

Staff changes

We have a new doctor joining our team. Dr Trinh Wright joins us in September. She has worked with both Hollie and Phill before, and brings with her experience, great communication skills and compassion. We know you will be in good hands and look forward to welcoming her to the team. We have also had Dr Flora Kwon working with us the last few months, we are grateful that Flora will continue to work with us moving forwards.

Our lovely nurse Jane is about to head off on maternity leave for her 2nd child. We wish her all the very best and hope things go smoothly.

Covid update:

With the last of the mandates being removed, masks are no longer formally required in medical centres. At Upper Harbour we gently encourage you to please wear a mask in our surgery, if you can The team will continue to wear masks at this time.

Fees update:

Unfortunately due to longstanding inadequate Government funding, coupled with the rising costs of doing business, we have had to increase our fees.  These new fees will come into effect from Monday 28th August 23. This is an important step in maintaining quality services and staff. We trust you will appreciate this is difficult for us to do, but inevitable.

Results: a reminder you can find your results on ManageMyHealth – our patient portal (please contact reception to sign up if you haven’t already). If you have had bloods recently, a reminder we operate a ‘no news is good news’ policy, but feel free to contact us to find out results. It is taking 2-3 days for blood results, longer for specific blood results, and longer again for swabs.

Contact details: We utilise texting to send results, if you have recently changed your mobile phone number, address or other contact information, please contact us so we can keep your records up to date. We would also encourage you to book in with us if you have not seen us for a few years, particularly if you are aged 45yrs or over, as it is a good idea to get your blood pressure checked, discuss any screening options and review your health generally (think of this as an annual “WOF”).

Remember, if you have any questions, comments or general feedback, please contact us at reception@uhmc.co.nz

Hoping for more sunshine and less rain as we head into spring.

Nga mihi,

The Upper Harbour Medical Centre Team.

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**Enrolments as at August 2023**

Enrolments remain closed. We continue to operate a wait list, please email reception@uhmc.co.nz to enquire.

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