Aramoho Health Centre

05/09/2024

Dear patients, don't forget about the option to use Practice Plus for appointments when AHC is closed 😁😷

https://practiceplus.nz/

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

Dear Patients,

We are writing to inform you of an upcoming increase in our fees, effective September 9, 2024. We understand that this is difficult news, especially given the current economic climate.
We have tried our best to minimize the impact of this increase but rising operational costs have made it necessary. While we recognize the financial strain this may place on you and your whānau, we are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare services possible.
We are truly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Ngā mihi nui,
Aramoho Health Centre

29/08/2024

It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Month. Are you up to date?

Book an appointment for a screening with one of our nurses and go into the draw to win a lovely gift basket 🤩

Cervical cancer is one of the easiest cancers to prevent – as long as the cell changes that cause it are detected early

27/08/2024

Aramoho Health Centre is happy to be working with PrideLab in their research on whanau responses to rainbow rangatahi. Scan the poster to take the survey and be in for a chance to win some vouchers. 🌈

27/08/2024

Aramoho Health Centre has partnered with https://practiceplus.nz/ to offer virtual (phone/video chat) appointments. This is an option for patients to use when we are closed. You will need to register first through their website or via the link on our site.

15/08/2024

Kia ora Manage My Health patients. Its seems there is a gremlin👾 in the system somewhere as when booking it looks like all appointments will be charged at $49.
Community Service Card holders will only be charged $19.50 and HIP or HC bookings are free, please book with confidence 😊

15/08/2024

15/08/2024

As emergency departments get busier through winter, there are alternatives for you and your family if your issue does not require immediate attention. Bookmark or save this post so you have the information handy if you need it.

For non-urgent and minor concerns:

❤️ Call Healthline 24/7 for free on 0800 611 116
❤️ Have a chat with your local pharmacist, they can give advice on a wide variety of health matters

For non-urgent but concerning issues:

❤️ Call your GP team or healthcare provider 24/7.

For urgent medical attention that isn’t life-threatening:

❤️ If your regular GP team is unavailable, visit urgent care - either an after hours clinic like WAM or your local emergency department.

For all life-threatening emergencies phone 111.

❤️ There are several websites that we recommend for free trusted health advice, they are:

1. Te Whatu Ora - www.tewhatuora.govt.nz
2. Ministry of Health - www.health.govt.nz
3. Healthify - https://healthify.nz
4. Kids Health - www.kidshealth.org.nz

Visit www.healthpoint.co.nz/whanganui for local health service information.

15/08/2024

Tragically, accidents involving quad bikes have claimed the lives of four farmers across New Zealand in the last month. It’s a sobering reminder to look at what you can do to keep yourself and others safe on the farm, especially during the busy lambing and calving season.

Farm vehicle incidents are one of the top two causes of workplace deaths in Aotearoa and we’re working with WorkSafe to reduce harm in the agricultural sector. To help with this, WorkSafe New Zealand are urging farmers to focus on the risk of quad bike rollovers. Risk assessments of terrain and tasks, plus investing in crush protection devices, can all help reduce the incidence of injuries significantly.

We’re also partnering with Safer Farms by supporting 'Farm Without Harm', a system wide strategy and commitment, to help prevent physical and mental harm to our farming whānau. Safer Farms offer farmers a discount to purchase crush protection devices for their quad bikes through the ‘Safer Rides’ programme. While the initial allocation is full, anyone interested can join a waitlist to apply for this discount.

Stress and fatigue can also increase your chance of injury, so take a moment to assess the risk before you get started. Are the conditions and equipment suitable? Does it need to be done right now? Pausing to ‘have a hmmm’ can help ensure every farmer makes it home safely at the end of the day.