Ropata HealthDear 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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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
We have now received our Flu Vaccine. However, we are not able to start vaccinations until 1 April due to Ministry of Health rules. Our first Flu Vaccination clinic will be on Saturday 2 April. Please feel free to call to book your appointment. Please see the following information regarding this year’s vaccine: 4 strains […]