CAPE Physio

CAPE Physio has a walk-in clinic located in the Marama Suite on the ground floor at The Hastings Health Centre and a full clinic across the road at 405 King Street North, Hastings that can take appointments.

CAPE is an ACC accredited physio service treating and rehabilitating a large range of musculoskeletal and sports injuries.

ACC Consultations are $15 per visit (adults) and $10 per visit (students and children).  Non-ACC visits are $55.  At CAPE we will assess your injury and develop a full treatment package with advice on pain management and how to manage your injury.

Opening hours:  

Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (Walk-in Clinic in the Marama Suite, ground floor, at The Hastings Health Centre)

Monday to Friday 7am – 6pm (King Street Clinic)

To make an appointment phone (06) 873 8560. 

To find out more go to our website:  www.capephysio.co.nz

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casting Clinic

Our casting clinic provides timely and quality care to both enrolled and casual patients and is operated by our casting clinic nurses and Urgent Care doctors.

We are able to treat most types of minor fractures, however more serious fractures are referred to Hawkes Bay Hospital.  X-rays are carried out in Radiology located next to the Urgent Care department.  There is no charge for an ACC x-ray.

The Casting Clinic operates every Tuesday and Friday.

Appointments for the Casting Clinic are made through a referral from a GP or through Urgent Care. 

 

 

 

Clinical Pharmacist Medication Services

This service is free to those patients who are enrolled with a GP at The Hastings Health Centre.

Referrals are taken from the doctors, practice nurses and other pharmacists to manage medication issues that come up with a change in medicine regime, a stay in hospital, complex medicine regimes (insulin, warfarin, reducing doses, specialised treatments, coming off long-term medication), interactions, side effects, using devices,  or simply getting on top of what should be taken when and sorting the rest.

The Hawkes Bay District Health Board fund this service.

Appointments for this service are available Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays.  Jenni can be contacted on phone (06) 873 8575 or email jenni.jones@hhc.co.nz.

You are also able to make an appointment through Manage My Health.

Diabetes Clinic

Terrie Spedding – Clinical Nurse Specialist/Diabetes runs our Diabetes Clinic which is tailored towards high needs patients who have either been referred from one of our family doctors and nurses and/or Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Supported by Health Hawke’s Bay (Primary Health Organisation), patients who have been referred to the clinic can expect to receive advice on all aspects of managing their diabetes in a supportive and caring environment.

Appointments can be made through your doctor’s reception team for clinics held on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings.

Contact Terrie on (06) 873 8515 or email terrie.spedding@hhc.co.nz

Family Violence Programme

The Hastings Health Centre is a safe place to talk about family violence. Our Family Violence Programme was introduced in 2008 in order to continue to provide our patients with holistic care and protect their physical and mental wellbeing. Our family doctors and nurses have been trained to recognise the signs of family violence through asking the right questions. Our programme is supported by the Hawke’s Bay Primary Health Organisation and the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board. If you are suffering from abuse our staff are able to support, advise you of your options and can refer you to the right agency for your protection. If you would like to seek help or are worried about a family member, you can talk in confidence to a family doctor, nurse or support person.

Perpetrators

If you are hurting the people you love and need help to stop we can give you information for agencies in our community that will help. You will be provided with this information and our support and will not be judged.

 

Gynaecology

We have a full service gynaecology clinic. We are able to provide diagnosis and treatment for fibroids, endometriosis, menstrual disorders, peri and post-menopausal complaints and hormone replacement therapy.

Dr Leigh Duncan who manages the clinic is qualified to provide treatment for early pregnancy problems, recurrent miscarriages, fitting contraceptive devices, tubal ligation, hysteroscopy as well as postnatal injury or trauma.  Nettie is happy to answer any questions about the services Leigh provides. Appointments for the Gynaecology clinic can be made by calling Nettie in the Waimoana Suite on (06) 873 8590.

Services

• Hysterectomy and hysteroscopy
• Treatment for all prolapses
• Fitting IUD and Mirena contraceptive devices
• Diagnosis and treatment of fibroids, endometriosis and menstrual disorders.
• Diagnosis and treatment of peri and post-menopausal complaints.
• Treatment of early pregnancy problems such as recurrent miscarriages.
• Tubal ligation
• Treatment of post-natal injury or trauma.

Opening hours: Most Friday’s in the Waimoana Suite

 

Hawkes Bay Skin

 

Hawke Bay has high levels of skin cancer. Early detection and treatment is the key.

We provide a comprehensive skin cancer service from skin examinations/mole mapping through to complex surgical excisions.

Dr Lloyd Peterson is an accredited skin cancer doctor with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and holds their diplomas in Dermatoscopy (distinction) and Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery.  He operates a skin clinic at the Hastings Health Centre and the Scott Clinic on Southland Road, Hastings.  He is also Southern Cross accredited (at the Scott Clinic).

Services:

•  Skin checks
  • single lesion
  • Multi lesion (up to 3 lesions)
  • Full skin check
  • Full skin check with total body photography
• Skin cancer surgery
• Skin surgery for benign cysts and benign cosmetic lesions
• Topical skin cancer treatments

To make an appointment please contact Hastings Health Centre on (06) 873 8596. 

Immigration Medicals

We provide a full Immigration Medical Service at The Hastings Health Centre at very competitive rates.  We aim to provide high quality, friendly, helpful and efficient service.  

Immigration medicals are now completed online and we submit the medical information for you. They are called e-medicals.

Please phone (06) 873 8590 or email forms to jenette.houghton@hhc.co.nz who will explain the process to you.

Before an appointment can be made, you will need to come into the Waimoana Suite, located on the first floor at The Hastings Health Centre, with your passport.  You will complete some forms, sign a declaration and we will take your photo. You can download a copy of the information we require, print it off and complete it in advance if you wish, but we will still need to see you before you book your appointment to take your photo.

Download your Pre Immigration Medical Form.

An appointment will then be made for you to come back and see the Doctor, for a chest x-ray, and your blood tests as required. You will be given an information sheet with your NZER number on which links your medical to your visa application and you should send this to immigration.  We suggest you check with New Zealand Immigration or their website to establish what is required of you – for example, if you need a full medical or limited medical and whether you require a chest x-ray:  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas 

If you do not speak English, please bring an interpreter with you to your appointments.

Once all tests are done, (the results are usually back within 48 hours), we will forward the results of your tests and the examination direct to Immigration. If you provide an email address, you will receive an email when your results have been sent to immigration.

Download your Pre Immigration Medical Form here.

 

Maori and Pacific Health

With more than 5,000 Maori and Pacific patients enrolled we are one of the largest provider of primary health care to Maori and Pacific communities in Hawke’s Bay.

The Hastings Health Centre is committed to addressing the needs of Maori and Pacific people by acknowledging the disparity between the health of these minority groups and the rest of the population.

The service is funded by Health Hawke’s Bay and is coordinated by nurse Louise Singh.

Nursing Team

The range of nursing services available at The Hastings Health Centre is second to none.

With more than 25 nurses employed at the Centre, each nurse is qualified to provide you with the best family medical services and healthcare advice.

The highly skilled nursing team are able to offer a range of services across all ages.

 

Services:

• Chronic disease management
• Sexual health services (This service is free for under 21 year olds)
• Immunisations and advice for children and adults
• Well child checks include B4Sc checks.
• Asthma assessment and management plans
• Cervical smears
• Health education and promotion.
• Pregnancy testing
• Referral to the wider multidisciplinary team
• Lung function testing on referral from your GP
• Access to free services for our high needs population.
• Wound assessment and dressing.
• Smoking cessation support
• Assisting the Dr with minor surgery and removal of sutures.
• *Access to these services may be free for our high needs population free services for our high needs population. 

Podiatry

David gained his Diploma in Podiatry in 1986 and has been dealing with work complaints for the past 30 years.  He spent his first three years working in Australia, gaining experience working in private practice, hospitals and Community Health Centres.  He then completed a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours through The University of Brighton in England.

While fixing feet might not be for everyone, David finds it a very satisfying career.

Podiatrist David Greenhill treats a number of common foot complaints such as corns, callouses, heel and arch pain, ingrowing toenails, children’s foot conditions, arthritic and diabetic foot disorders and sports injuries. He is committed to providing the best care for his patients and values the benefits of working at The Hastings Health Centre with so many other experienced health professionals.

Podiatry is located in the Ngahere Suite located on Level 1 in The Hastings Health Centre.

 

Radiology

Please ask us if you require your images to be seen by a specialist or health professional outside of Hastings Health Centre.  We operate by an appointment system and have the flexibility to allow for urgent appointments.

• All patients referred by a doctor or a physiotherapist
• ACC related x-rays are free for New Zealand eligible patients; a surcharge applies to overseas visitors
• All non-ACC x-rays will be charged to the patient, so please be sure to ask about costs when making your appointment
• Patients requiring immigration x-rays are welcome

Opening hours: 8.30am to 5pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm) Monday to Friday. Open on weekends and all public holidays (except Christmas Day) 12pm to 4pm.  Located adjacent to Urgent Care.

Please call (06) 873 8507 to book an appointment.

 

 

Sexual Health

Sexual Health Services at The Hastings Health Centre are free to all under 21 year olds.

Our sexual health service covers all contraception services, treatment of STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and pregnancy testing.

This service also covers cervical smears, jadelle insertion , depo provera injections and the morning after pill.

 

Social Worker

Our social worker Eleanor O’ Rourke is qualified to offer counselling, advocacy and support to physical health and disability issues. She is also able to provide assistance in helping people to deal with the emotional issues and changes in their lives.

 

 

Spirometry

The aim of our Spirometry clinic is to diagnose/confirm lung disease, educate patients, thereby empowering them to self manage their condition with the continued support of their medical team. An initial assessment is done by your doctor or nurse and if appropriate, a referral is made to the respiratory clinic. The clinic, located in the Mairangi Suite on level 1, is run by our respiratory nurse Barb Dooney.

 

Sudhindra Rao – Orthopaedic Surgeon

BSc, MBChB (Otago), FRACS (Ortho), FNZOA

Currently practicing at Royston hospitals, Sudhindra (Sud) Rao is now running his consulting rooms out of the Ngahere suite on the first floor.

He graduated from Otago University with Microbiology (BSc) and Medical MBChB) degrees, and prior to moving to Hawkes Bay in 2001, Sud was an Orthopaedic Consultant at Wanganui (1 year) and Wellington Hospital (10 years).

His current clinical practice includes all aspects of clinical assessment and management of adult and paediatric orthopaedic disorders, with sub-specialty interests that include hip and knee primary arthroplasty, paediatric orthopaedics and spinal disorders.

Sud has also served in senior governance roles for the NZ Orthopaedic Association and as Senior Examiner in Orthopaedics for The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.  Alongside his private practice, he is a faculty member of The Pacific Island Orthopaedic Association which educates and trains Orthopaedic Surgeons in the Pacific Islands.

For appointments or enquiries:   Phone 06 876 0167   |   Fax 06 876 0168

 

The Pharmacy

Our great team at The Pharmacy is here for all your prescription and pharmacy needs.  We work within Urgent Care’s opening hours, 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. We are here to help you and for The Hastings Health Centre’s enrolled patients, we’ll even pick up your prescription from your GP Suite and dispense it for you – all you need to do is pick it up when you are ready.

Services

• Urgent Care
• Pharmacy Prescriptions
• Dispensing packs
• Emergency contraception service
• Blood sugar (diabetes) testing
• Advantage meter printouts using Accucheck Compass
• Hire services for crutches, nebulisers and blood pressure equipment

 

Opening hours: 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday. 

To make an appointment contact (06) 873 8585. 

Travel Medicine

Planning to travel or moving overseas?  Our Travel Medicine Service will provide all your health and medical requirements for all ages. Our travel medicine service is managed by Dr Colin Dykes, who is based in the Ngahere Suite on the first floor. Colin is able to provide you and your family with personalised advice and programmes which match your age group, type of travel and the destination you plan to travel to.

Services:

• Full medical consultations
• Advice and administering of suggested vaccinations
• Prescriptions for medication needed while travelling
• Yellow Fever vaccination
• Post-travel advice

Opening hours: Thursday mornings 8.30am – 11:15 am.  Other days and times by arrangement only.

To make an appointment call (06) 873 8525 or come into the Ngahere Suite. 

Appointments are unable to be made using Manage My Health.

Urgent Care

The Hastings Health Centre’s Urgent Care service is your one stop ‘walk in’ medical and health care service.

Urgent Care Clinic is our walk in accident and medical healthcare service. 

No appointment is needed. Urgent Care is open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm including public holidays and is available to anyone including visitors to Hawkes Bay.

Every patient is triaged by a nurse on arrival to help with assessing priority of treatment. Our department is CORNERSTONE Accredited and meets NZ Urgent Care 2015 Standards and ACC benchmarks.

A wide variety of services support Urgent Care including:

• X-ray and ultrasound services
• Casting Clinic – for many types of broken bones
• Minor trauma including suturing, burns and other dressings
• Eye examinations
• Laboratory
• ECG
• Advanced treatment of infections
• Advanced treatment of dehydration
• Sexual health
• Nurse led services

Vasectomies

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilisation or permanent contraception. 

Dr Alan Wright performs this procedure in our Mairangi Suite and takes around 45 minutes.  Dr Wright likes to see you initially to discuss the procedure and to do an examination.  The vasectomy procedure is booked after this initial ‘chat’.

Costs

Please see your own GP if you have a Community Services Card as you may qualify for a funded (free) vasectomy.

For those paying for the procedure, the initial consultation is $60 and the vasectomy procedure is $389.

Dr Wright is an accredited provider for Southern Cross and most insurance companies cover the cost.

You can phone Mairangi reception directly on (06) 873 8580 to book an appointment or talk to your family doctor to get a referral.