Choices - Kahungunu Health Services

06/11/2025

Chickenpox Vs. Measles...

If you're unsure, give us a call and speak with a registered nurse - 0508 942 628

06/11/2025

Walk-in immunisation appointments are available at our Flaxmere clinic for both children and adults however it is best to call - Free phone 0508 942 628

First appointment for immunisations is 9:00am with the last appointment at 2:30pm.

It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️

Measles is highly contagious - but the good thing is it’s also preventable. This week is all about making sure our communities are protected.

💉 The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is free for anyone under 18 and for those eligible for free healthcare.
📍 Drop-in clinics are running across the country - no appointment needed.
👶 Not sure if your child is immunised? Now’s the time to check.

📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for local pop up clinics near you. You can also refer to healthpoint.co.nz as not all immunisation clinics are listed in info.health.nz.

Another option for booking an MMR vaccine is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine

29/10/2025

🩷 Wondering who can refer to Bellyful?

The answer is… anyone! 🙌

You don’t have to be a health professional — referrals can come from:
👩‍⚕️ Midwives, Plunket nurses, or social workers
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends, family, neighbours
👶 Or even parents referring themselves!

If you know a whānau with a new baby or young children who could use up to three nights off cooking, we’d love to help.

Just head to https://bellyful.org.nz/bellyful-branches/hawkesbay/
and pop in a quick referral — it only takes a few minutes!

29/10/2025

Health promotion today at Te Whatuiāpiti Marae with Te Ikaroa Rangatahi 🙌🏼

One step at a time we work towards breaking the many barriers that stop our whānau from accessing healthcare. It was awesome to be with you all today, we appreciate you letting us into your space. Kia kaha e hoa mā ✨

(Photo posted with permission)

21/10/2025

Tomorrow - Choices Southampton Street

Nau mai e hapū māmā ✨

Free wānanga to create an Uku Ipuwhenua. Come along either on your own or with a support person.

He taonga tuku iho — a sacred connection to the land.
Inspired by the pūrākau of Hineahuone, the first wahine formed from the sacred earth of Papatūānuku, this clay ipu whenua workshop honours the deep connection between te tangata, te whenua, and our whakapapa. Clay is more than material — it is a vessel for mauri, memory, and ancestral ties. Join us in creating a taonga that returns the whenua (placenta) to its source — Papatūānuku, the womb of all life.

Choices Hastings
208 Southampton Street West

20/10/2025

Mana Wāhine Breast & Cervical Screening Day - Ahuriri

If you are a wahine who is 45 or over and has never had a mammogram, now is your time! Our tamariki need there māmā, be safe and get checked.

Cervical screening has now moved to the HPV self test, it's quick and easy, all it takes is 20 seconds ad you do it yourself!
If you are 25 and over and have a cervix, haven't been screened before or know you are due. Pop in on the day.

12/10/2025

Breast screening awareness workshop...

Flaxmere community centre
Friday 17th October ✨

06/10/2025

𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉!

Breast screening is free for all women aged 45 to 69 years, and it’s recommended to have a mammogram every 2 years. If you’re within this age group and are due — or if you’ve never had a mammogram before — we’re here to support you. We can help with booking your appointment, organising transport, and even attending with you if you'd like.

While regular screening is offered to wāhine aged 45–69, we know that breast cancer does not discriminate by age. That’s why it’s so important for all wāhine to do monthly self-checks. If you notice any changes, please don’t wait — it’s important to see your GP as soon as possible.

Your health and wellbeing matter. We’re here to awhi you, every step of the way!

We all know to check for lumps—and yes, they're important—but they aren't the only sign of breast cancer. Here’s a little reminder from us—it’s not always about lumps.

Here are some other signs to keep an eye out for:
🔹A change in breast size or shape (especially if it's just one side).
🔹Dimpling or puckering of the skin.
🔹Changes to a nipple - like turning inward, or changes in colour or discharge.
🔹Redness, rash, or crusting.
🔹A new pain that doesn’t go away.
🔹Swelling around your collarbone or underarm.

Most changes aren’t cancer, but it’s always worth getting any changes checked by a GP.

Learn more about breast changes: https://ow.ly/BKJ250VC2cG

22/09/2025

Wāhine mā, this is the last week of Cervical Screening month.

All those who are eligible and undertake their screening this month will receive a $20 Pak n Save voucher.

It's quick and easy, it saves lives. Think of your tamariki, your mokopuna.
If you know you are due, pop in clinic. If you are unsure, you are welcome to give us a call and we can check for you.