Henderson Medical Centre

08/12/2025

🎄✨ Looking for a lighter, heart-healthy twist on your Kiwi Christmas feast this year? Check out this great festive menu from the Heart Foundation NZ: “A heart-healthy, refreshing Christmas menu”.

It features delicious mains like smoked salmon with avocado, orange & radish salad, plus veggie-rich dishes, vibrant sides, refreshing drinks and tasty desserts — all designed to keep things fresh, colourful and good for your heart.

They’ve even put together a handy shopping list and stress-reducing prep tips, so you can enjoy Christmas lunch or dinner without the fuss.

👉 Give it a look and add a healthy, refreshing touch to your festive celebrations!

Check it out here: https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/about-us/news/blogs/a-heart-healthy-refreshing-christmas-menu

Our Christmas menu is full of vibrant colours, fresh flavours, and heart-healthy goodness. This light, elegant spread focuses on omega-3-rich salmon, seasonal vegetables, and refreshing, reduced-sugar drinks, perfect for a sunny Christmas celebration.

26/11/2025

🔔 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 & 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀!

We know it can be hard to get an appointment when you need one, especially after hours or at short notice. That’s why we’re pleased to let you know about the government-subsidised digital-health service that gives patients access to virtual GP appointments 7 days a week.

This service is designed to support you when we’re unavailable, not to replace the care you receive from us as your enrolled general practice. Continuity of care remains important, and we’ll continue to be here for your ongoing health needs.

CareHQ is a trusted digital health provider, for when you need care outside our usual hours or can’t get in to see us. They are online 7am – 10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Plus, if you’re eligible, your appointment will be subsidised by the government.

To help make this service even more accessible, ProCare (our Primary Health Organisation) have provided further subsidies for some appointments with CareHQ, when booked directly through the myindici patient portal over the upcoming Christmas & New Year period.

Register for the patient portal via our website: https://www.hendersonmedical.co.nz/myindici-patient-portal/

Check out further information below😊
(Please note images below are sourced from CareHQ)

18/11/2025

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘

Please note that Henderson Medical Centre will be closing at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, and will re-open at 8:00 am on Monday, 5th January 2026. Please note our walk-in clinic will not be operating until Monday, 12th January.

If you require healthcare or health advice on the dates we are closed, you can:

• Call Healthline NZ – FREE PHONE 0800 611 116. Healthline is a FREE service where you can seek health advice and information, or speak to an experienced team to learn what to do next.

• If you require a virtual consultation, we recommend CareHQ. Care HQ provides urgent appointments with a GP from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 7 days per week. For more information or to book, please visit https://www.carehq.co.nz. Alternatively, you can book via our MyIndici Patient Portal.

• For urgent care, the closest Accident and Medical Centre to our practice is White Cross, 131 Lincoln Road, Henderson.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝟏𝟏𝟏.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Please note that all prescription requests must be received by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, to be processed before Christmas.

𝐆𝐏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
If you require an appointment prior to Christmas, please book in as early as you can to avoid disappointment.

Lastly, please note that the Henderson Medical Centre Pharmacy will remain open during our closedown period, except for the statutory days.

Thank you for your continued support this year. We wish you and your whanau a wonderful holiday season and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and success.

06/11/2025

Free Hearing Screenings – thanks to your GP!👂

Have you noticed a change in your hearing? Henderson Medical Centre, in partnership with Dilworth Hearing, is offering FREE hearing screenings for adults aged 18 and over — especially recommended for those aged 50 and above.

🗓️ Wednesday, 12th November 2025
🕐 Appointments available between 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
📍 Henderson Medical Centre - Head over to reception on arrival

Screenings take just 30 minutes — a quick and easy way to check your hearing health!

➡️ Ask your GP today about booking your free hearing screening.

06/11/2025

🌿 Welcome to our New Health Coach – Liz! 🌿

We are excited to introduce Liz Harper-Slade. Originally from the UK, Liz moved to New Zealand 11 years ago with her husband and their beloved pets.

She also has extended family living here in NZ, helping make this beautiful country truly feel like home. Before transitioning into health coaching, Liz worked as a veterinary nurse for over 20 years, a career she found deeply rewarding. Her journey into health and wellness began after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.

Rather than letting the condition define her, Liz felt there had to be more to life than simply waiting for the worst and relying solely on medication. Motivated by this belief, she pursued studies in nutrition and health coaching.

Now, three years on, Liz is proud to share that she has experienced no flare-ups and is working toward coming off her medication entirely. She is a passionate advocate for the idea that lifestyle is Medicine.

Outside of work, Liz enjoys playing golf, swimming, working out, tending to her fruit and veggie garden, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Liz is looking forward to getting to know our patients and is excited to support you on your journey to a healthier, longer life!

04/11/2025

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐙𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🩵💛

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️💨

November is Diabetes Action Month, a crucial national campaign that unites communities across Aotearoa to address one of our country’s most pressing health issues.

Diabetes NZ is calling on all of us to help reach one million minutes of movement. It’s not about being an athlete—it’s about being active, being aware and being supportive.

HMC is teaming up to make a difference🙌
All it takes is 30 minutes of walking, running or your choice of exercise every day throughout November to achieve.

Every minute logged and every dollar raised goes back into programmes through Diabetes NZ that support people living with diabetes—especially tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau across the motu.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝

👉 Head to https://one-million-minutes.raiselysite.com/signup
to get started!

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Reach out to friends and family and become a sponsor to support them hit their goal 💪

💻👔 Create a team at your workplace: pick a fun team name, set a shared minute-goal, challenge another department.

For any questions or support, contact Diabetes NZ
📞 0800 342 238 ✉️ info@diabetes.org.nz

21/10/2025

A friendly reminder, everyone, HMC will be closed next Monday 27th of October 2025 and reopen as normal on Tuesday 28th of October 2025 8:00 a.m.

We wish everyone a wonderful break!!

From the team at Henderson Medical Centre 😊

15/10/2025

📢 Measles Update – Keeping Our Whānau Safe

Kia ora everyone,
As of 10am on 13 October, there have been 13 confirmed cases of measles in Aotearoa — 12 in Te Tai Tokerau / Northland and one separate case in Queenstown.

The good news is that the two most recent Northland cases were already in quarantine, so there are no new public exposure sites at this time.

👉 Measles spreads easily, but it’s preventable with vaccination. If you or your tamariki aren’t sure whether you’re protected, have a quick chat with your GP or practice nurse — it’s an easy way to keep our communities healthy and strong. 💪

Check out the link below for further information:
https://healthed.govt.nz/collections/measles-information-sheet/products/measles-information-sheet-english-he5000

Let’s all do our part to stay safe, look after one another, and keep measles out of our backyard. 🌿

̄nauwellbeing

07/10/2025

Mōrena everyone,

Unfortunately, due to unexpected staff shortages, we will be closing at 6:00 pm this evening instead of our usual closing time of 8:00 pm. All patients booked in for this evening will be contacted and assisted with rescheduling their appointment.

We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you require after-hours medical attention, please visit your local White Cross Centre. The closest centre to our facility is White Cross - Henderson 24/7 131 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland.

In the event of an emergency, dial 111.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our team on 09 837 1110.

06/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Kiwi women — 1 in 9 will be diagnosed in their lifetime, and sadly, around 650 women in Aotearoa lose their lives to it every year.

That’s why our Henderson Medical Centre team proudly joined the Pink Ribbon Walk this year — walking together to help change those numbers and bring hope to the thousands of women and families affected. 💕

This year, we walked in honour of the life of Jaya Patel and our dear colleague Anita Parkinson, whose strength and courage continue to inspire us every day. 🌸

A huge shout-out to our wonderful walkers: Anita Parkinson, Sneha Haughey, Wendy Duckett, Yulan Sun, Dee-Anne Knight, Razia Tazdeeq, Kerry Ackerman, and Cynthia Fainu — our very own 9 Volt Energiser Angels ⚡ — who stepped up (and dressed up in pink!) for this incredible cause.

Together, we can move closer to a future where there are zero deaths from breast cancer. 💗

30/09/2025

☀️🌸 Spring into Sun Safety! 🌸☀️

As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, it’s the perfect time to refresh your skin safety knowledge. Our latest Spring Skin Cancer Newsletter is here to help you stay protected while enjoying the outdoors.

Inside, you’ll find:
✅ Smart sun safety tips for the whole family
✅ Answers to common sunscreen questions
✅ Easy ways to reduce your risk of skin cancer this season

Your skin deserves the same care as the rest of your health — let’s protect it together. 💛