Kawerau Medical Centre is a ‘one-stop shop’ with Doctors, Specialist Centre, and our own in-house pharmacy all in one location.
K-Town Pharmacy Medication Review Clinics
K-Town Pharmacy is our retail and dispensing pharmacy is conveniently located mere steps away from Kawerau Medical Centre.
K-Town Pharmacy offers all your pharmaceutical basics from cold and cough lozenges to specialised care products. Click here to check out K-Town Pharmacy's website and Facebook page. |
K-Town Pharmacy's experienced team offer FREE Medication Review Clinics which enables patients and their whanau to ask any questions regarding a patient's medications.
The pharmacist will send a report to your doctor about what you discussed and perhaps make suggestions that will help you manage your medications better. |
Sore Throat Clinics
Rheumatic Fever is a serious illness which mainly affects Māori and Pacific children from the ages of 4 – 19 years. It starts with a sore throat (strep throat) which if not treated could cause rheumatic fever.
To stop rheumatic fever from happening children need to get their sore throats checked straight away. To help parents with this we have set up a sore throat clinic.
This is a FREE service for children under 19yrs. No appointment is needed just bring your children down to the clinic.
If your child has a sore throat, don’t leave it, bring them along and get it checked.
To stop rheumatic fever from happening children need to get their sore throats checked straight away. To help parents with this we have set up a sore throat clinic.
This is a FREE service for children under 19yrs. No appointment is needed just bring your children down to the clinic.
If your child has a sore throat, don’t leave it, bring them along and get it checked.
GP Services
KMC has a full range of GP and specialty Nurse-Led clinics, including Diabetes, Sexual Health, Smoking cessation, Cervical Smear, Glue-ear, Weight loss and Healthy Heart clinics
Minor Surgery and Skin Cancer Surgery
Dr Emily McNicholas has a special interest in minor surgery. We offer a wide range of surgical procedures, including:
• Punch Biopsies • Removal of Moles and Skin Cancers • Abscess - Incision and Drainage Please ask the doctor or nurse for more information about these procedures and prices. Tele-Health
Tele-Health facility, whereby patients can link to hospital specialists without the need to travel.
KMC are one of only three GP Medical Centres in the BOP to be involved in the trial of this new service. Mirena, Jadelle and IUD Insertions
Dr Emily is trained to perform Mirena, Jadelle and IUD insertions.
She is able to assist you with Family Planning advice, Contraception and Sexual Health checks when needed. She and the Nurses can also provide advice on the Emergency Contraceptive Pill and fertility awareness. The most common contraceptive methods including barrier methods, jadelle, OCP the Pill), POP (minipill), Depo Provera injection, mirena and IUCDs are all offered at this practice. |
Medicals
Driver's Licence Medicals
Medicals for a driver’s licence require an assessment with both our Healthcare Assistants and the doctor. Tests will include a Visual Acuity (eyesight testing) and a finger prick to test your blood sugar levels. The doctor will complete the relevant motor licensing forms, based on your test results. Scuba Diving Medicals Medicals for recreational diving can be assessed by all of our doctors. Dr Emily Hermanson is a diver herself and has a special interest in diving medicine. WINZ Designated Doctor Medicals Work and Income (WINZ) have established a panel of respected medical practitioners to provide second opinions on medical information. Dr Emily Hermanson is qualified to undertake such WINZ Designated Doctor assessments. Maternity CareAll of the doctors offer 1st Trimester Maternity Care. The patient is then referred to a Lead Maternity Carer (Midwife) for the 2nd and 3rd Trimesters. Maternity care is free at Kawerau Medical Centre.
Fracture ClinicAcute and follow up fracture care services include:
Both our Doctors are vocationally registered and are trained in Accident and Emergency Care and will put your mind at ease during this stressful time. The service is free if the injury is covered by ACC. |
Specialty Nurse Led Clinics
Laboratory
Need to have a blood test or drop off a specimen? Comprehensive blood-testing and laboratory services are available on-site for the convenience of our patients.
Plebotomy services are available Monday to Friday between 8.00am - 2.30pm. Cervical SmearsAll of our doctors and Nurses are qualified smear takers. A recall system is used where a letter/text is sent to remind women their smear is due.
Cervical Smears are free at Kawerau Medical Centre, and our team is proud to have one of the highest uptakes of cervical smears within our eligible registered patients. Diabetic Clinics
Sadly, we said goodby to Marja O'Connor is KMC's Diabetes Specialist Nurse.
In her place, we have the support of Diabetes Specialist Nurse Chrissy Simmonds who we have visit us fortnightly from the Eastern Bay Public Health Alliance. KMC continue to offer a free Annual Diabetic check to all diabetic patients. The annual check includes monitoring your blood glucose, blood cholesterol, blood pressure, kidneys and feet. We can refer you to other appropriate health professionals when necessary to optimise your health, e.g. for diabetes eye photo-screening. We will work with you to set goals that are right for you to help you manage your diabetes and be healthy. Lifestyle and Weight Loss Clinic
Our Nurses/Healthcare Assistants are always keen to support any patient who is trying to lose weight or get healthier.
All our Clinical staff can offer advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Your height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) are measured. We can help you keep track of your goal! Healthy Heart Clinic (CVRA)
We are currently offering free heart health checks.
These checks are being offered to male patients over 35yrs and female patients over 45yrs. This check involves a blood test (for cholesterol and a diabetes check), measurements of your blood pressure, height, weight and some family history. If you are within the above age band and don’t think you have had this check within the last 5 years please contact your nurse soon. |
Free New Patient Welcome Check
For a new patient registering with our practice we offer a FREE Welcome Check with our Nurses/Healthcare Assistants.
This involves a consultation with the Nurse/Healthcare Assistants which covers much of the following:
Immunisations
All of our nurses are qualified to give immunisations and hold current Vaccinator certificates.
As well as routine childhood immunisations, other vaccines are available at a cost, for example;
If you are interested in any of these vaccinations, please ask your doctor or nurse, click here or call 0800 Immunise. 
Travel Medicine/Vaccination ClinicKMC offers an up-to-date travel advice and vaccination service for travellers. This includes recommending appropriate vaccines for disease prevention.
Prevention is always better than cure, so plan your travel vaccinations early. To find out more about what Vaccinations you may require, check out this website. Smoking Cessation Clinic
If you are keen to stop smoking and are ready to quit, we can help.
We will provide you with all the information you need, ongoing support, and prescriptions for FREE Nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Sexual Health Clinic
Sexual Health Screening and contraceptive advice if free at Kawerau Medical Centre for young people 25yrs and under.
All our clinical staff are available to discuss:
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