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Staff shortages

Dear patients We are currently struggling to maintain normal team numbers due to sickness. I would ask for your patience at this time. We are trying to provide the best service possible and answer your calls promptly. On Saturday 2 July we will be closing at 4:00pm. Lower Hutt After Hours will be covering from […]

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General Practice

Winter 2022

Dear Ropata Patients You will no doubt have heard in the news media that the local DHB has asked patients to think before attending the Emergency Department at the moment as they are overwhelmed because of staff sickness and increased number of patients. We fully support this stance and believe that General Practice should be […]

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Women's Health

Women’s Healthcare

Contents this month: ·         Endometriosis The Invisible Problem ·         Are you ready to Pause for Menopause? ·         Make your Breast Health a Priority ·         Menopause Over Martinis ·         Navigating the Transition of Menopause ·         Varicose veins are not just a ‘cosmetic’ issue ·         Asthma Treatment with Breo Ellipta

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Vaccinations

Everything you need to know about Shingles/Mate huaketo hei

The team here at Ropata have been run off their feet by people wanting shingles vaccinations! It’s great that you are all thinking about your health and wellbeing, and we are here to help you. To save you having to sit on hold here is some information: Shingrix – Funded only for those aged 65. […]

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News

Influenza Vaccination 2022

Summer has definitely left the building – the mornings are getting darker and colder and it’s harder to roll out of bed in the morning. Another season also on final approach is the influenza/flu season. The last 2 years we have been relatively free of the normal number of flu cases – partly because of […]

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Ropata staff

Introducing Nurse Practitioner services

Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioners are highly skilled health practitioners who have completed advanced clinical education and obtained a Masters in Degree in Nursing. They have demonstrated competency in providing advanced healthcare within a blended model of medical and nursing science. Nurse Practitioners are autonomous practitioners and have the legal authority to practice beyond the level […]