Urenui & Mōkau Rural Healthcare Inc.

09/12/2025

Let’s be honest - things don’t always go to plan. 📉 And that is completely normal.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is something many guys deal with, but few talk about. If you’re stuck, here are your options in NZ:

💊 Pharmacist consults: You can often access medication (like sildenafil) directly from a pharmacist after a quick health check.
👨‍⚕️ GP visit: Highly recommended to rule out underlying stuff like blood pressure or diabetes.
🧠 Mental health: sometimes it's stress or anxiety, not physical. Talk to your usual health provider about support for mental health concerns, or visit: info.health.nz/mental-health/where-to-get-help

Don’t sit on it. It’s just health. Link for more resources.🔗 healthify.nz/health-a-z/e/erectile-dysfunction

05/12/2025

The Minister for Mental Health has extended the timeframes for developing the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy to align with changes to the law.

The extra time means we can engage more meaningfully and ensure more people and communities are heard. We want the Strategy to reflect the voices and needs of all New Zealanders.

Public consultation will now take place in early 2026. There will be lots of ways for you to share your views.

If you’d like to help your community take part, please contact us at: mhasp.engagement@health.govt.nz.

We’ll keep you updated.

Translations of this information are available in a range of languages. See the full list on our website below.

03/12/2025

Five new measles cases have been confirmed today – one in Dunedin, three in Auckland and one in Waikato. The number of known measles cases nationally since 8 October is now 27.

📍 Check the Locations of Interest page and follow public health advice: http://spr.ly/61897v6H1
🛑 Measles spreads *very easily*. If you're feeling unwell, stay home and call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
💙 Immunisation is your best protection. Two doses of the MMR vaccine protect 99% of people.
🔵 Booking options for getting a vaccine can be found on this page: info.health.nz/immunisations/booking-a-vaccine

✅ No appointment? No problem! Many clinics and some pharmacies offer walk-in vaccinations.

🔍 Symptoms to watch for: high fever / cough, runny nose, sore red eyes / rash starting on the face, spreading down the body.

📞 Suspect measles? If you plan to visit a doctor's clinic, or urgent care, please make sure you call ahead before visiting. This enables the clinic to prepare and take the right precautions to protect others from catching measles.

More info: http://spr.ly/61887v6HE

03/12/2025

🎄Get the perfect gift for your loved one this Christmas!!🎄
A 1-hour relaxation, sports or deep tissue massage gift voucher is normally $90, but for December only gift vouchers will be $80.
All gift vouchers will be valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Sol Therapies is located at the Urenui Health Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Contact me via email or private message to get your printable gift voucher arranged for your special person!☀️

01/12/2025

30/11/2025

Know the signs: When is it alcohol poisoning?

We often hear about "sleeping it off," but when someone has had too much to drink, sleeping can be dangerous. Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency.

It’s not always easy to tell the difference between being drunk and having alcohol poisoning, but there are key signs to watch for.

Look out for:
✅ Confusion: They are very groggy or unable to be roused.
✅ Vomiting: Especially while unconscious.
✅ Seizures: Shaking or fitting.
✅ Breathing: Slow (less than 8 breaths a minute) or irregular breathing.
✅ Cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skin.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: You do not need to see all of these signs for it to be life-threatening. A person who is passed out and cannot be woken up is at risk.

What to do:
📞 Call 111 immediately. Do not wait.
👬🏽 Stay with them. Never leave them alone to "sleep it off."
↪️ Turn them on their side. This is the recovery position and helps prevent choking if they vomit.
♨️ Keep them warm. Alcohol lowers body temperature.

What NOT to do:
❌ Do not give them coffee.
❌ Do not put them in a cold shower.
❌ Do not try to walk them around.

Look after your mates and whānau. If in doubt, make the call.

30/11/2025

Packed and ready to go in to Waitara Foodbank - thanks for donating community 🤩
If you missed us and still would like to donate you can drop off to us till wednesday - table is set up outside Urenui Health Centre or drop directly to Waitara Foodbank on Monday/Wednesday/Friday's

28/11/2025

We have someone's sunglasses left at the Urenui Cinic, Pm us or ring on 0800 000 281 to collect.

28/11/2025

Someone heard we have a new massage therapist on-site and is expecting some attention 🥰

27/11/2025

🦻What’s hiding in your ears?

From wax to moths, cockroaches, cotton buds, even the odd gemstone, Pauline, Flynn & Bronwyn from Carefirst’s aural microsuctioning (ear wax removal) team have seen it all! 👉 Read the full story in our latest blog: www.carefirst.co.nz/community-news/

Got irritated ears or struggling to hear? Book your appointment today at Carefirst Westown Medical Centre on (06) 753 9505 or email@carefirst.co.nz

And remember: you don’t have to be a Carefirst patient — this service is open to everyone in the community.

Clearer hearing could be just one appointment away.