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Flu vaccine 2024

The 2024 flu vaccine is free for some people This year funding is available for: The funded flu vaccine for children and adults (6 months of age and over) available in Aotearoa New Zealand is called Influvac Tetra. Detailed free flu vaccine criteria — Pharmac Funding is from 1st April 2024 . We have a Saturday […]

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Christmas opening hours

Over the festive season we will be operating with fewer doctors. Some of them will be off spending some much needed time with their families. Therefore, there will be appointments available but you may not be able to see your normal doctor. When we are not open Lower Hutt After Hours will be covering for […]

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Beware of Manage My Health Scam

It has come to our attention that a scam is targeting individuals seeking to access Manage My Health (MMH), a service we use to facilitate your healthcare needs. When searching for MMH online, patients may be directed to a misleading site that requests a $2 payment. Please be aware that Manage My Health is entirely […]

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Giving Tree 2024

As the holiday season approaches, Ropata Health is excited to launch our annual Giving Tree event. This year, we are proud to support two remarkable local charity organizations: Bellyful and HUHA. Bellyful is dedicated to assisting whanau with new babies or young children who lack a support network. Volunteers prepare and deliver frozen meals for […]

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Free Cervical Screening Clinic

Saturday 25th November 2023 from 8am-1pmBreastScreen Central, Pilmuir Street, Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt Cervical screening is for eligible wāhine and people with a cervix aged 25-69. Contact us to check eligibility and book an appointment for a free cervical screening test.

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Sign up for a 2-yearly mammogram

Start regular breast screening You can have a free mammogram every 2 years if you’re an eligible woman aged 45 to 69 years. Go to Having a mammogram to find out if you’re eligible and what’s involved. You can choose whether or not to join BreastScreen Aotearoa and have regular mammograms. To help you decide, here is some information on […]