Western Heights Health Centre

01/12/2025

Final Hauora Clinic for the Year – Nau mai, haere mai!

Join us at Ōwhata Marae this Thursday, 10am–1pm, for our last clinic before Christmas. All our usual services are available, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, health checks, mirimiri, physiotherapy, social services and more (see poster).

Complete an intervention and collect your fresh, warm hāngī on your way out, gifted by Te Rōpū o te Ora – Women’s Health League.
If you’d like to eat your kai onsite, there’s plenty of space around the marae or in the wharekai.

Services on the day:
• Wharenui: Mirimiri, Physiotherapy, Kaumātua injury prevention Tennille from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao (an awesome addition to our rōpū)
• Wharekai: Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Steven from MO Problem Gambling (his first time with us)

We look forward to welcoming you and supporting our whānau before the Christmas break.

All services FREE – all welcome!

24/11/2025

11/11/2025

🌿 Last Hauora Marae Clinics for 2025 🌿
Kia ora e te whānau, our final marae clinics for the year are nearly here!

📍 Para Te Hoata – Mon 24 Nov | 3–6PM
📍 Ōwhata – Thu 4 Dec | 10AM–1PM

Come along for some hauora awhi before the holidays 💚

09/11/2025

Kia ora e te whānau 💛

We’ll be at Te Koutu Marae this Monday, 3pm–6pm (last appointment 5:30pm).

Our team includes:
👩‍⚕️ Dr Aroha – General Practitioner – for medical consultations and check-ups.
👩‍⚕️ Amanda – Nurse Practitioner – ear health, kōrero, and general nurse care.
💊 Brendon (RAPHS Pharmacist) – for medication advice, reviews, and support.
🌿 Mauri Tau Mauri Ora – offering free mirimiri, romiromi, whitiwhiti kōrero, and mahi wairua to support wellbeing.

Come along for a check-up, ear health, medication advice, or some wairua and body care.

✨ Korowai Aroha are open for enrolments, casuals are welcome, come have a kōrero if you’d like to join our whānau.

No appointments needed, just walk in and take care of your hauora.
Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! 🌞

05/11/2025

🌸 Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! 🌸

CERVICAL SCREENING/SMEAR AND SELF-TESTING HPV night is here🧡

HAPPENING TOMORROW🤌🏽

Join us for this special evening dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all our wāhine — daughters, mums, sisters, cousins, aunties and nannies 💖✨

📅 Thursday 6 November 2025
📍 Ngati Pikiao Health - 1208 Amohia Street, Rotorua
🕠 5:30pm – 7:00pm

💪🏽 Do it for you, your whānau, your tamariki, and your mokopuna.
No need to be shy — support is here, it's safe, simple and all about you. 🫶🏽

Come along, bring a friend/whānau, and take this important step for your hauora 🧬🌿

🚨You do not need to be enrolled at Ngāti Pikiao Health/Owhata Medical Centre - this event is open for all wahine 👯‍♀️

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02/11/2025

We know parents are feeling anxious about measles right now, especially those with pēpi under 12 months 👶

Here’s what you need to know:
• Pēpi under 12 months aren’t routinely vaccinated against measles.
• If your pēpi is travelling overseas or has been in close contact with someone who has measles, talk to your GP. They can prescribe the vaccine as early as 4 months if needed.
• Pēpi who get an early dose will still need two more MMR vaccines at 12 and 15 months.
• The best protection for your pēpi is making sure everyone in the whānau around them is vaccinated.

If you’re worried or unsure, you can always call on 0800 933 922 for advice. Let’s protect our pēpi together 💜

22/10/2025

🌿 Walking Beside Whānau: Aruhe’s Story

For Aruhe, healing begins with connection. It’s not about quick fixes — it’s about creating a space where people feel safe, seen, and heard.

She says, “For me, it’s about listening first. When people feel safe, the real kōrero begins.”

Trust grows in the small moments — sitting kanohi ki te kanohi, sharing a coffee, driving together, or simply being present. That’s where the real change starts.

Aruhe once supported someone who had carried heavy challenges for years. When they finally felt safe enough to open up, that moment of trust became the turning point for real healing.

✨ Health coaching with Aruhe is about dignity, connection, and helping whānau rediscover their strength and resilience.
👉 If you’re ready to begin your own hauora journey, click the link below to learn more and connect with one of our Health Coaches.

🔗 https://mailchi.mp/tearawawhanauora/health-coaches

21/10/2025

🌿 Clinic Tomorrow!
Kia ora whānau 💛

We’re here 11am–2pm (last appointment 1:30pm)

👩‍⚕️ Kath, Nurse Practitioner & team

Pop in for a check-up, a chat, or just to say kia ora. Everyone’s welcome! 🌞

12/10/2025

Kia ora e te whānau!
We are at Te Koutu Marae this Monday, 3–6pm for our Free Hauora Clinic 🌿

Everyone’s welcome, locals, workers, and whānau.
Come along for a chat and some friendly hauora support 💚

📍 Te Koutu Marae, 38 Koutu Rd
🕒 Monday 3–6pm
Nau mai, haere mai – all welcome!

06/10/2025

Bringing more focus to your mental wellbeing doesn't have to be super complicated. In fact, there are five simple things proven to help you do this. They're called the Five Ways to Wellbeing and include seeking connection with others, giving, being active, taking notice of the world around you, and continuing to learn throughout life.

Here are some examples of ways you could bring these into your life this , especially with the people you care about:

🌟 Connect - send that “just thinking of you” message.
🎁 Give - share your snacks. Or your Spotify playlist.
🏃‍♂️ Be active - dance together in your kitchen. Walk the long way home.
👀 Take notice - spot something beautiful. Share it out loud with your family.
📚 Keep learning - ask questions. Try something new with a friend. Fail gloriously!

And if no one’s told you today: you matter, you’re appreciated, you’re someone’s reason to smile.

https://mhaw.nz/research/five-ways-to-wellbeing/

04/09/2025

✨ Hauora Night – Korowai Aroha ✨
📅 Thursday 11 September | 5–8PM
📍 Korowai Aroha Health Centre

Join us for free hauora clinics and community services:
🩺 Respiratory & diabetes reviews, CVRA, immunisations, cervical screening, flu vax, ear suction
🌿 Community support: Cancer Care kōrero, Rangatahi, ACC injury prevention, Gambling harm, Korowai Aroha, Manaaki Ora Stop Smoking Service

🍽️ Take part in a hauora service → receive a hāngī, gift pack + $20 Pak’nSave voucher
💛 Rewards also for community services

Booking a Timeslot
📞 Call 0800 507 092 and use keyword to choose a timeslot that works for you.

👉 Please note: on the day it will still be first come, first served within your timeslot, this helps us look after everyone fairly.

Thank you for your patience, whānau 💛