Mana Medical Centre Ltd

21/10/2025

Spring is here — the perfect time to get your skin checked before summer sun arrives! ☀️ Early detection makes all the difference, and now’s the best moment to make it part of your routine.

Get your skin checked with Dr George Karageorge at Mana Medical Centre – we welcome both casual and registered patients. 🩺

🔎 Visit our website to learn more: manamedical.co.nz/skin-clinic

21/10/2025

📣 We are absolutely delighted to announce that Dr Charlotte Dempster will be returning to Mana Medical Centre in late November!

Dr Charlotte was a valued GP of our team for over 20 years, and many of our patients will remember her friendly nature, dedication, and outstanding care. We couldn’t be happier to welcome her back to the team and know that many of you will share our excitement at this wonderful news!

02/10/2025

This October, let’s come together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

Breast cancer touches so many Kiwi families — but with awareness, support and early action, lives can be saved.

🌸 Know your body. Notice the changes.
🌸Trust your instincts & get checked!
🌸 Donate or buy pink products
🌸 Wear pink, raise awareness, and start conversations that matter.

🔎 Regular self-checks and mammograms are essential. If you notice anything unusual, book an appointment with your GP. Early detection makes all the difference. 💗

Learn more at: www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz
www.cancer.org.nz
www.healthify.nz

28/09/2025

Benign or something more serious? 🔍
Melanoma can look very different from person to person — that’s why regular skin checks are so important.

At Mana Medical Centre, Dr George Karageorge runs our dedicated Skin Cancer Clinic, welcoming both registered and casual patients. We’re here to give you peace of mind.

🗓️ Visit our website www.manamedical.co.nz/skin-clinic and follow the easy steps on how to book your appointment with Dr George. See you there! 😊

✔️ Your skin safety starts here ✔️

21/09/2025

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month - A time to remind aged 25-69 wāhine and people with a cervix about the importance of staying up to date with their screening.

In 2023, HPV screening every five years became the new, better method for cervical screening in Aoteroa New Zealand. HPV vaginal swab looks for presence of HPV which causes cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer. Those aged 70-74 should have an HPV test to cease screening safely.

Cervical screening is FUNDED for:
〰️ those who have never had a test
〰️ those who are >5y overdue
〰️ those who need follow-up or surveillance
〰️ Māori, Pasifika and Community Services Card holders

Are you up to date? 😊

18/09/2025

Diabetes New Zealand is running a 6-week Diabetes Self-Management Education Programme starting Tuesday 30 September at Plimmerton Hall (10am–12pm). This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about type 2 diabetes. 🌼

For more information or to register, contact sivap@diabetes.org.nz 😊

17/09/2025

Happy 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week! 🩷

By learning and using te reo, we help keep the language alive and strengthen the bonds within our communities.

One beautiful way to celebrate is through pepeha – a way of introducing ourselves and making connections. Whether Māori or non-Māori, everyone can share their pepeha respectfully to honour their roots, whakapapa, and place in the world 🌏

Let’s celebrate te reo Māori together – every word, every phrase, every pepeha keeps the language thriving 🫶🏻

03/09/2025

✨ This year marks 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week! ✨

Te reo Māori is a taonga (treasure) — a language of connection, care, and community.

🗣️ Mana Medical Centre challenges you to try out a new word, greet your nurse with “Kia ora Nēhi,” or wish your whānau “Noho ora mai” (stay well). Every small step helps keep the language strong!

💬 Ake ake ake — forever and always, let’s celebrate and uplift te reo Māori together.
Kia kaha te reo Māori! 💛

27/08/2025

🌼 DAFFODIL DAY is nearly here – Tomorrow, 29 August 2025

Every day in Aotearoa, 74 people are told “you have cancer.” Over a lifetime, 1 in 3 Kiwis will face a cancer diagnosis.

That’s why Daffodil Day, led by the Cancer Society of New Zealand, is so important. It’s a day to stand together, to support those affected, and to help fund vital cancer research, prevention, and care.

✨ How you can show your support:
- Make a donation
- Volunteer your time
- Fundraise in your community
- Buy fresh daffodils
- Wear yellow with pride
- Pin on a daffodil
- Share the message

Every little action adds up to something big 💛

🔗 Learn more & show your support at daffodilday.org.nz

27/08/2025

07/08/2025

🌸 Perimenopause: Let’s Talk About It 🌸
Perimenopause is a natural — but often confusing — transition. At Mana Medical Centre, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

If you’re experiencing symptoms like hot flushes, mood changes, or irregular periods, you’re not alone — and help is available.

💬 Our dedicated Menopause Clinic offers compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs.

✨ Book your appointment today: www.manamedical.co.nz