Clutha Health First

31/03/2026

Is your Medical Centre closed this Easter Weekend?

Whether you live rurally or you're travelling with whānau, if you need healthcare the Ka Ora Telecare team is here for you.

Phone and video appointments available. Reach out, stay well, and enjoy your weekend!

Call us on 0800 2 KA ORA (0800 252 672) to speak to the Ka Ora team or www.kaora.co.nz to book an appointment online at a time that works for you.

💛🧡❤️

31/03/2026

👋 Good morning Clutha District!

Just checking in to see… is visiting Clutha Health First on your agenda today? 😉

If your answer is “yes, for my flu vaccine,” our Nurses are ready and waiting! 💉✨
✅ Clinic open: 8:00am – 6:30pm
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Just walk in

Pop in on your way to work, during lunch, after school pick up, or even before dinner — quick, easy, and one less thing to tick off the to do list. Your future, flu free self will thank you!

See you soon 👀💙

30/03/2026

💉 Flu season is coming – protect yourself and your whānau 💙

Our flu vaccination clinics begin this week! Are you coming along to get your vaccine?

Our first clinic is this Wednesday 1 April, 8am - 6.30pm with a follow up clinic on Wednesday 29 April, 8am - 6.30pm. You can just walk in! No appointment is required. Could it be any easier?

Getting your flu vaccine helps protect you, your family, and our wider community – especially our most vulnerable patients.

✅ For many people, the flu vaccine is FREE, including:
People 65 years and over
Pregnant people (at any stage of pregnancy)
People with long term health conditions (such as asthma or other respiratory disease, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, renal disease, auto immune diseases, reduced immunity, transplant recipients)
People with serious mental health conditions
Some children under 5 with a history of respiratory illness
Māori and Pacifica people, aged 50 - 64 years.

👉 Full eligibility details are available here:
https://schedule.pharmac.govt.nz/ScheduleOnline.php?edition=&osq=Influenza+vaccine [healthify.nz]

📞 Please contact us if you have any questions or want to check your eligibility.

Let’s head into winter protected.💙

23/03/2026

🌟 Flu season is on the way — and we’re here to help keep you well! 🌟

Our walk‑in flu vaccination clinics are back for 2026, and we’d love to see you there. Protecting yourself (and those around you) from the flu is one of the simplest ways to stay healthy this winter — and it only takes a few minutes.

💉 Walk‑in Flu Clinics
📅 Wednesday 1 April — 8:00am to 6:30pm
📅 Wednesday 29 April — 8:00am to 6:30pm
📍 Outpatient Department
➡️ No appointment needed — just come on in!

These extended‑hours clinics make it easy for you to pop in when it suits. All enrolled patients aged 6 months+ are welcome.

A few things to keep in mind:
• There may be a short wait at busy times
• Please do not attend if you have cold or flu‑like symptoms — phone us instead for advice

Getting your flu vaccine helps protect our whole community. Come along, roll up a sleeve, and take a simple step toward a healthier winter. We look forward to seeing you!

17/03/2026

Are you missing a key?

This key was found today in our carpark by a patient. If this is yours, please pop in and see our team at reception who can reunite you.

12/03/2026

🌿 Your Voice Matters to Us 🌿

At Clutha Health First, your feedback helps shape the care we provide. Whether you’ve had a positive experience, want to recognise a team member, or have suggestions for how we can do better — we’re listening.

💬 Share your thoughts with us here: https://cluthahealth.co.nz/contact/complaints-compliments-and-feedback/

Every comment helps us grow and continue delivering the best possible care for our community.

11/03/2026

We’re still seeing a noticeable increase in COVID-19 cases in our community at present. Please look after yourselves and those around you by staying alert to any symptoms and testing early.

Common COVID-19 symptoms include:

Sore throat
Cough
Runny or blocked nose
Headache
Fever or chills
Fatigue
Body aches
Loss of taste or smell
Upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhoea

If you have any of these symptoms, please take a COVID-19 test.

If you test positive or have symptoms:
🚫 Do not come into the facility.
📞 Please call us instead, phone 4190500, and our team will guide you on the next steps.

Managing COVID-19 at home:
Rest and stay hydrated
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain or fever (if suitable for you)
Isolate from others in your household as much as practical, stay home for 5 days or until symptoms are resolved
Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or you’re concerned at any time, about your health

Let’s continue to protect our whānau, colleagues, and community.

09/03/2026

🌸 Expecting a little one? We’d love to be part of your journey! 🌸

At Clutha Health First Midwives, we’re here to provide safe, professional, and personalised maternity care—right here in your community.

Our experienced team offers:
✅ Pregnancy and parenting advice
✅ Individualised antenatal & postnatal care
✅ A family-friendly primary maternity unit
✅ Private rooms where partners and whānau are welcome
✅ A comfortable birthing suite with a range of options (including a birthing pool!)

We’re passionate about supporting mums-to-be every step of the way. 💕
📞 Contact one of our friendly midwives today:

Christine Hayward - 027 201 8076
Michelle Thomson – 027 201 8022
Sheryl Smith – 027 201 8137
Saffron Evans – 027 201 8131

Local care from local midwives—because you and your baby deserve the very best.

05/03/2026

🚧 Carpark & Driveway Line Marking – Temporary Access Changes - Saturday 7th March between 8am and 11am

Please be aware that our CHF carparks and driveway will be temporarily closed tomorrow morning for up to 3 hours while line marking work is completed.

🗓 When: Saturday 7 March, between 8:00am – 11:00am

🚧 What’s happening:
Fulton Hogan will be on-site completing the line marking of our carpark and driveway.

Charlotte Street and Clyde Street entrances to the facility will be closed to traffic during this time, restricting public access to parking — visitors and patients are asked to park elsewhere, such as on Clyde or Charlotte Streets and walk into the facility. Pedestrian access is not restricted.

We appreciate your patience and co-operation while we complete this important maintenance work. This will help keep our carparks safe, clearly marked, and easier for everyone to use.

04/03/2026

We’re seeing a noticeable increase in COVID-19 cases in our community at the moment. Please look after yourselves and those around you by staying alert to any symptoms and testing early.

Common COVID-19 symptoms include:

Sore throat
Cough
Runny or blocked nose
Headache
Fever or chills
Fatigue
Body aches
Loss of taste or smell
Upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhoea

If you have any of these symptoms, please take a COVID-19 test.
If you test positive or have symptoms:
🚫 Do not come into the facility.
📞 Please call us instead, phone 4190500, and our team will guide you on the next steps.

Managing COVID-19 at home:
Rest and stay hydrated
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain or fever (if suitable for you)
Isolate from others in your household as much as practical
Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or you’re concerned about your health

Let’s continue to protect our whānau, colleagues, and community.

Send a message to learn more

02/03/2026

Missed our update in last week’s Leader?
Here’s a quick look at the community news we shared — keeping you in the loop with what’s happening at Clutha Health First. 👇