Oakura Medical

03/11/2025

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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. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 99% of people with protection against measles.

📍 Drop-in clinics are running in many places across the country - no appointment needed.

📍 Many pharmacists and GP clinics offer MMR immunisation.

👶 Not sure if your child is immunised? Now’s the time to check.

📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for local drop-in clinics near you. Note that not every part of NZ has drop-in clinics running, but lots of pharmacies are providing MMR.

📲 Visit healthpoint.co.nz for MMR providers around the country, including pharmacies.

📲 Book a vaccine online at: info.health.nz/bookavaccine

30/10/2025

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30/10/2025

🚨 Measles Alert in Taranaki
There has been one confirmed case of measles in the current outbreak. Measles is highly contagious, especially for those who are not immune. The best protection is immunisation.
💉 Not sure if you're fully immunised?
👉You can check your immunity status by visiting info.health.nz/measles-immunity or by calling the Vaccination Helpline free on 0800 28 29 26.
If you're unsure, it's safe to receive another measles vaccine—even if you may already be immune. Contact us to book your MMR vaccination appointment.

🚨 Important: If you think you have measles...
Please phone ahead before visiting any clinic. This allows us to take necessary precautions to prevent further spread.

If you need to visit a clinic with possible measles symptoms:
🚨Call the clinic when you arrive outside
🚨Stay in your car
🚨Wear a mask

23/10/2025

📣 Labour Day Closure Notice 📣
Just a reminder that Coastal Medical clinics will be closed on Monday 27th October for Labour Day. We’ll be back open as usual from 8.30am on Tuesday 28th October.
If you need urgent medical care while we’re closed, here’s what you can do:
✅ Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 – free, 24/7 health advice from registered nurses
✅ If you live rural, contact your local Rural Health provider - KA ORA on 0800 252 672
✅ Visit Medicross Urgent Care or ED at Taranaki Base
✅ In an emergency, dial 111

We hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing long weekend! 🌿😊

21/10/2025

💊 Medication Reminder 💊
We’ll be closed on Monday 27th October for Labour Day, so please make sure to get your repeats sorted before the weekend.
Email or call us this week to request your prescriptions in time.
Thanks for staying organised! 😊

20/10/2025

Congratulations to our very own Dr Nick Loveridge-Easther — recognised as a “Mover & Shaker” in NZ health technology

This recognition is a win not just for Nick and Practice AI, but also for Coastal Medical Group Taranaki — it affirms that our clinical leadership is actively contributing to national dialogue around AI, digital tools, and governance in primary care.

At CML, we’re committed to being part of shaping the future of care — and having your voice in those conversations matters. Well done, Nick.

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14/10/2025

🌿 Coastal Medical – The Future of Healthcare, Here and Now

At Coastal Medical, we’re not waiting for the future of healthcare — we’re building it.

Across our network of integrated practices, our teams work differently. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, extended care paramedics, physician associates, health assistants, and administrators operate as one — a teams-based model designed around connection, not hierarchy. Together, we’re delivering smarter, faster, more human healthcare for our communities.

Our vision is clear:
To lead in quality, innovation, and integrated care across New Zealand.

Our Strategic Pillars are the blueprint for change:
Integrated Care – Seamless services through The Hub and scalable models of care.
Digital Innovation – AI and automation transforming how care is delivered and accessed.
Service Excellence – Consistency, safety, and continuous improvement.
Workforce Empowerment – Strong leaders, capable teams, and a culture of growth.
Sustainable Growth – Expanding services and future-proofing healthcare delivery.
Innovation isn’t a buzzword for us — it’s embedded in how we work.

That’s why we’re proud to partner with , a clinician-led venture redefining what’s possible in primary healthcare. Tools like Practice Scribe are helping our clinicians spend more time with patients and less on admin — practical innovation born from real-world experience.

🎥 Watch our story unfold:
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Coastal Medical is proof that when people, purpose, and technology align — healthcare evolves.

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12/10/2025

Meet Dr Shaun Butler — Director & Owner at Coastal Medical and Chair of our Clinical Governance Committee.

⚕️ A respected clinician and steady hand in leadership, Shaun is deeply committed to clinical excellence and patient safety. He plays a pivotal role in upholding the standards that define Coastal Medical — ensuring care is consistent, evidence-based, and continuously improving.

Shaun’s approach perfectly reflects our Strategic pillars — combining Service Excellence through strong clinical systems, Workforce Empowerment through mentorship and collaboration, and Digital Innovation through tools that make healthcare smarter and safer.

An innovator at heart, Shaun is also a Co-Founder of hashtag , where he’s helping design AI-driven solutions that free clinicians from admin, strengthen documentation, and support real-time decision-making. It’s technology built by those who understand care from the inside out.

08/10/2025

Meet Dr Nick Loveridge-Easther — Director & Owner at Coastal Medical and Co-Founder of Practice AI.

👨‍⚕️ Doctor by day, entrepreneur by night, Nick is reimagining how healthcare works. His vision for teams-based care is shaping the future of health in New Zealand — proving that smarter models can protect staff, improve patient flow, and raise the bar for quality care.

At Coastal Medical, his leadership is driving the creation of an integrated, innovative health network for Taranaki and beyond. At , he’s building tools designed by clinicians, for clinicians — bringing technology and care together.

05/10/2025

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 – Top Up Together 💙
This year, we’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week by embracing the theme Top Up Together - a reminder that wellbeing grows stronger when we connect.
🤝 Social connection boosts our mood, purpose, and sense of belonging.
🌿 Join us in bringing the Five Ways to Wellbeing into everyday life - together.

Take Notice. Give. Be Active. Connect. Keep Learning.

01/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
This month, CML stands together to honour, support, and raise awareness for the thousands of women affected by breast cancer across Aotearoa.
💗 Early detection saves lives — check your breasts, book your mammogram, and encourage others to do the same.

💗 How you can help:
✅ Donate here https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/prsa
✅ Join the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal (Oct 17–18)
✅ Wear pink, spread awareness, and encourage others to check their breasts
Let’s work towards zero deaths from breast cancer. Every action counts.
https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/

22/09/2025

🎀 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗶! 🚐💗
Each year, specialist breast nurses travel around Aotearoa in one of their iconic Pink Campervans, providing free breast health advice. 🩺🌸

They visit towns and cities across the country — including smaller communities that don’t have access to the health services the bigger cities do. 🏘️🌍

From advice about mammograms and checking your breasts to healthy lifestyles and family risk, our nurses are here to talk about all things breast health. 💬👩‍⚕️💕

They’d love to chat with you — so check out where the Pink Campervans are headed and pop in to say hi! 👋🎀
It’s free and no appointment is needed. ✅🕊️

🔗 Find out when they'll be near you here: https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/what-we-do/awareness-and-education/our-pink-campervans