Ropata Health are proud to be a sponsor of the Special Children’s Christmas Party. The Goal is simple: To put Smiles on these children’s faces for at least one day this year! The Special Children’s Christmas Parties have been running in New Zealand for over 15 years. Each year the events get bigger and better […]
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Fibre | How to get enough in your diet
Most of us need to eat more fibre and have fewer added sugars in our diet. Eating plenty of fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer. What does fibre do? Fibre is only found in plant products, but in two forms – soluble and insoluble. […]
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Foster Hope Giving Tree
Every year, Ropata Health support a local organisation with a Christmas collection. This year we are supporting Foster Hope with a Giving Tree, collecting presents for 0-17 year olds. Our patients and staff have been so generous as you can see by the photo below. Thank you to everyone who has supported this great cause. […]
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Exercise | Muscle cramps
A muscle cramp is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more of your muscles. If you’ve ever been awakened in the night or stopped in your tracks by a sudden charley horse, you know that muscle cramps can cause severe pain. Though generally harmless, muscle cramps can make it temporarily impossible to use […]
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Christmas Hours
We will be closing at 2.00pm on Saturday 12 December. If you require medical attention after this time, please go to Lower Hutt After Hours Medical Centre, 729 High Street (opposite Janus Bakery). Ph 567 5345 Thursday 24 Dec Open 7am – 5.30pm Friday 25 Dec Closed Saturday 26 Dec Closed Sunday 27 Dec Closed […]
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Listeria | What is it?
Listeria is a foodborne bacteria which can make you sick. Infection with listeria bacteria is called listeriosis. Listeria is a common bacterium (bug) widely found in dust, soil, water, plants, sewage and animal droppings. It can be transmitted through infected food. It usually causes few or no symptoms, but can be serious for pregnant women, […]