From 1 Dec there are increased subsidies for GP visits and ACC consults. Children are now free for both normal and ACC visits up to and including age 13. Adult Community Service Card holders now only pay 18.50 for GP and ACC visits, and 12.50 for 14-18 year...
From this weekend (7 and 8 April), "walk in clinics” are being held at each medical centre ,on a rotating basis. This weekend Junction Health, 1A Trader’s Lane, Cromwell are on duty. The clinic hours are 10.00am to 3.00pm. No appointment is necessary. Outside the clinic times...
I attended the Cromwell Community SDHB Meeting last week where the SDHB Primary Strategy was presented, along with some local health professionals, with a handful of members of the general public. Attached are the SDHB bullet points we were presented with. Below is my response which...
Chickenpox & Shingles vaccines are available at the practice. From 1 July 2017, chickenpox immunisation will be free for all children at 15 months of age, plus a catch up at the 11 year immunisations for those who haven't had chickenpox. The shingles vaccine is for...
We now have natural melatonin capsules available. 5mg x 100 caps for $65 with natural vegetable capsule. A great natural sleep aid at a great price. Contact reception if you would like to purchase some. ...
Flu season is upon us, contact us for a free flu shot if you are over 65 or have heart or chest problems. It is also very useful at preventing flu in children who have higher rates of infection each winter. Cost is $25 if...
You can now self refer to the Green Prescription programme for personalised exercise advice and discounts to pools, gyms etc. Or just ask us at the practice to generate a referral. ...
There is currently a large amount of pollen shedding from Pine trees, those with the misfortune to be allergic are suffering, as there has been little wind to disperse it. You can see this as a thin film of "dust" on cars and window sills. Cromwell Family Practice can...