Ora Toa Health Services

06/11/2025

‼️Measles spreads quickly and can be serious.‼️

⚠️If you’re not vaccinated, you’re at high risk of catching it after close contact.

✅Protect yourself and your whānau, get the MMR vaccine.

Not sure about your immunity?

👉🏼 Contact your GP or check via Manage My Health

👉🏼 Call the Vaccination Helpline — 0800 28 29 26

📍Hei Oranga Ake (4 Lydney Place) is open for walk-in, no appointment needed:

Monday–Friday, 9am–4.30pm.

Let’s keep our whānau safe and protected💙

05/11/2025

03/11/2025

We still have spaces available for our Antenatal Education. Starting tomorrow evening. Reach out for more information.

03/11/2025

Congratulations to our Ora Toa registered nurses, Frankie Rickit, Kristina Jacobson, and Alexandra Modlik who graduated as Nurse Prescribers at a special ceremony last week. We acknowledge your hard mahi, commitment, and dedication to continuing to serve our whānau and communities.

A Nurse Prescriber is a registered nurse who has completed advanced training to assess, diagnose, and prescribe medicines within their scope of practice. This helps patients access care more quickly, without always needing to see a doctor.

Thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate and show your support.

30/10/2025

❗️MEASLES VACCINATIONS❗️

Hei Oranga Ake based at 4 Lydney Place, are open for walk-in measles immunisations Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

If you are unsure of your immunity status there are number of ways you can find out;

👉🏼 via your GP or Manage My Health records
👉🏼 calling the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26

29/10/2025

Tamariki Ora coffee group is cancelled for tomorrow in Takapuwahia. See you all next week.

27/10/2025

Measles Update 27 October – Wellington

There are now 10 confirmed cases nationwide, including 3 in Wellington, mostly linked to the 3 October Bluebridge Ferry exposure.

Health officials are following up with close contacts at Wellington College and Wellington Girls’ College. Please follow all advice if contacted.

What to look out for:
High fever, cough, sore red eyes, and rash.

If you’re unwell, stay home and call Healthline (0800 611 116) for advice.
Check your immunity and book a free MMR vaccine – it’s your best protection.

Measles spreads easily and can cause serious illness. One in three people may need hospital care, especially young children, pregnant people, and those with weakened immunity.

Stay alert, whānau – look out for each other.

📍 Locations of interest: spr.ly/61837BjPd

📢 More info: Te Whatu Ora – Measles update https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles

22/10/2025

🎀 Hikoi Māwhero 2025 🎀 let’s take a moment to acknowledge the Porirua community for getting out to support this important kaupapa on Saturday - ka nui te mihi! To all our volunteers, sponsors and supporters - our cook island drummers and MC extraordinaire Kiti - we see you!! Bring it on next year!

20/10/2025

🌸 Ko te wā o te Puna — Spring is a time for new beginnings.

Join us for a free, open kōrero about disabilities — a space to connect, learn, and ask questions.

Come along and meet the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association, who will be there to share information and support.

📅 Wednesday 22nd October 2025
🕐 1:00–1:45pm
📍 Ora Toa Medical Centre, 178 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua

Everyone’s welcome — bring your pātai and join the kōrero! 💬

14/10/2025

⏰The countdown is on! ⏰

Hīkoi Māwhero – Pink Walk kicks off in 3 DAYS❗️🚶‍♀️

Show up in pink, bring the whānau, and let’s get moving together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month! 🩷🌷👚

➡️ It’s not too late to register! Use the link below!

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/252217564758869