Henderson Medical Centre

05/03/2026

We love hearing from our patients.
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Linda helped me understand my skin type and clearly explained what happens during a skin check. I felt comfortable and confident in her care.
— Grace, Te Atatū

Linda Sokolova specialises in skin checks and early skin cancer detection. During your appointment she will carefully examine moles and any skin changes to identify anything that may need further attention.

Our Skin Clinic provides professional skin checks and early detection right here in Henderson.

If you’ve noticed a new or changing mole, or simply want peace of mind, we’re here to help.

📍 Henderson Medical Centre
📅 Book your skin check today.

03/03/2026

March is Kidney Awareness Month 💙

Your kidneys work hard every single day to filter waste, balance fluids, and keep your body healthy — but kidney disease often has no early symptoms.

At Henderson Medical Centre, we encourage our patients to take a proactive approach to their health by checking in on their kidney function, especially if you:

• Have diabetes
• Have high blood pressure
• Have a family history of kidney disease
• Are over 60
• Take regular anti-inflammatory medications

A simple blood test and urine test can help detect any early changes — and early detection makes a big difference.

If you’re due for routine blood tests or haven’t had your kidney function checked recently, book an appointment with one of our GPs or nurses today.

📞 Call us or book online through the patient portal.
Let’s look after your kidneys — they look after you. 💙

02/03/2026

Be honest are you protecting your skin daily?

New Zealand has extremely high UV levels
Even on cloudy days.

We live an outdoor lifestyle
Beaches, sport, gardening, walking.

Past sunburn damage adds up
Especially childhood burns.

Fair skin or family history increases risk
Genetics matter.

Skin changes often go unnoticed
Until it’s more serious.

👉 Book your Skin Clinic appointment at
Henderson Medical Centre.

01/03/2026

🚨𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰🚨

We would like to inform you that from Monday 9th March, our walk-in clinic service will be discontinued. All consultations will take place by booked appointment only.

This decision has been made following a sustained reduction in demand for walk-in appointments, ongoing staffing pressures, and an increasing number of patients attending with concerns that fall outside the walk-in criteria.

Returning to an appointment-based system will allow us to plan and deliver our services more effectively. It will help ensure a safer, more efficient experience for all patients, while also supporting better continuity of care.

Scheduled appointments enable us to maintain appropriate staffing levels, improve patient flow, and reduce overcrowding in waiting areas. They also provide our healthcare professionals with dedicated time to review medical histories in advance, allowing for more personalised and focused care.

We will continue to monitor demand and may review this arrangement during the winter months if required.

Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation.

Kind regards,

The Team at Henderson Medical Centre

26/02/2026

We have a Africa travel planner for you.

26/02/2026

Africa Travel Planner - Travel smart. Travel protected.

Africa is an incredible destination — but different regions come with specific health considerations.

Our Travel Health team provides personalised advice, recommended vaccinations, and practical guidance to help you prepare with confidence.

From Yellow Fever to Typhoid, Hepatitis, and malaria prevention — we’ll help you understand what’s relevant for your journey.

👉 Book your Travel Health consultation at Henderson Medical Centre.

25/02/2026

What to look for in a changing mole.

Skin changes aren’t always obvious — knowing what to look for matters.

Signs worth checking:
• Change in size
• Uneven or irregular borders
• Multiple colours
• Itching or bleeding
• Looks different from other moles

If you notice a change, don’t ignore it.
Book your Skin Clinic appointment at Henderson Medical Centre.

23/02/2026

Where are you to travelling next?
Whether you’re planning a holiday, work trip, or overseas adventure, a pre-travel health consultation can help keep your journey stress-free.

Tell us your destination.....

Book your Travel Health consultation with Henderson Medical Centre.
https://www.hendersonmedical.co.nz/our-services/travel-clinic

20/02/2026

Skin cancer affects more Kiwis than many realise.

Early detection saves lives.
A simple skin check can make all the difference.

Noticed a new or changing spot?
Book your check today.

12/02/2026

Exciting GP opportunity at Henderson Medical Centre 🤩

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated General Practitioner with an interest in Women’s Health to join our warm and supportive clinic in West Auckland.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside experienced GPs, highly skilled nurses, and a caring administrative team who are genuinely committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.

What we offer:
• Flexible working arrangements
• No weekend or public holiday shifts
• Convenient onsite parking
• A positive, collaborative, and nurturing team culture
• Excellent earning potential

If you are looking to build meaningful, long-term connections with patients while contributing to a well-established and welcoming practice, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact us via email; adminhmc@hendersonmedical.co.nz – attn: Practice Manager.

12/02/2026

❤️ Love Safely This Valentine’s Day ❤️

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate connection, romance, and relationships — but it’s also a great reminder to prioritise your sexual health.

Whether you're in a new relationship, casually dating, or have been with your partner for years, regular sexual health checks are an important part of looking after yourself and each other.

✔️ STI testing is quick and confidential
✔️ Many infections have no symptoms
✔️ Early detection means simple treatment
✔️ Condoms are still the best protection

Showing love also means protecting your health 💕

If you’d like more information on sexual health or have any concerns, our friendly team is here to help. Contact us to make an appointment 09 837 1110.

12/02/2026

𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 is Heart ❤️ Health Awareness Month in New Zealand. There are plenty of things we can all due to lower our risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Here are some tips for a healthy heart:

♥ Eat a healthy, balanced diet
♥ Make sure you do regular exercise
♥ Quit smoking
♥ Keep yourself at a healthy weight

Get your heart checked: The Heart Foundation provides a free, online heart health assessment to give an indication of your heart health, which can be found at https://myheartcheck.org.nz/

Check out more information via the video:
https://vimeo.com/1147133524/728e326cc2?share=copy

Quiz: Heart Fact or Heart Myth
https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/wellbeing/quizzes/quiz-heart-fact-or-heart-myth

A Heart Foundation Clinical Nurse Specialist shares the importance of understanding your own heart risk