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    Te Nīkau Health Centre

    Newsletter
    Winter 2024

    Practice Information
    Te Nīkau Health Centre
    71 Water Walk Road, Greymouth
    Ph. 03 769 9300

    Lake Brunner Clinic


    49 Koe Street, Moana
    Ph. 03 738 0003
    Focus for Winter

    Top winter health tips

    • Get vaccinated
    Check your vaccines are up to date and remember that vaccination
    against flu is our first line of defence against illness this winter.
    • Protect yourself and your whānau
    If you can, keep away from people who could get very sick from
    winter illnesses and if you want to lower your chance of getting sick
    or spreading germs to others, wear a mask.
    • Wash your hands regularly
    • Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
    Eating a diet rich in fruit and veg helps keeps the germs away. Aim
    for 5+ a day.
    • Exercise
    Exercise boosts your immune system, so brush off your workout
    gear and aim for 2.5 hour of moderate exercise per week.
    • Good sleep
    Quality sleep is essential to your wellbeing, it is recommended
    adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep every night.
    • Watch your stress levels
    Too much stress weakens the immune system, so try keeping
    stress levels in check.
    • Don’t smoke!
    Smoking is bad for your health, it damages your body including
    your lungs and heart. It is also bad for the health of those around
    you, that breathe in your second-hand smoke.

    If you want help with or information on any of the above our fabulous
    Health Coach (Karla) and Health Improvement Practitioner (Laurence)
    are here! Just call us to make a time with them, free of charge!

    Get smart about antibiotics


    Antibiotics can cure bacterial infections, but not viral infections. The
    common cold and the flu are viral infections, so avoid using antibiotics if you
    have one of these. See your doctor or nurse to find out if your illness is
    bacterial or viral.
    Influenza and RSV
    No doubt you will hear about friends and family who have been sick with flu
    like illnesses and have tested ‘positive’ for influenza or RSV (respiratory
    syncytial virus). If you have been around someone while they are sick, and
    you are showing symptoms – stay home! Please do not present asking for a
    swab, we only do swabs for exceptional circumstances. Get plenty of rest
    and stay hydrated!!

    If you have concerns call Healthline 24/7 on 0800 611 116 in the first
    instance.

    Shingrix Vaccine funding change

    Shingrix is the vaccine for shingles prevention.

    The funding now includes adults from age of 18 years (from 1 July 2024)
    • People who are pre- and post- haematopoietic stem cell transplant
    or cellular therapy
    • People who are pre- or post- a solid organ transplant
    • People with haematological malignancies
    • People living with poorly controlled HIV infection
    • People who are planned to or are receiving disease modifying anti-
    rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for:
    o polymyalgia rheumatica
    o systemic lupus erythematosus
    o rheumatoid arthritis
    • People with end stage kidney disease (CKD 4 or 5)
    • People with primary immunodeficiency.
    Policy for phone prescription requests

    Only patients enrolled with Te Nīkau Health Centre (TNHC) can get repeat
    prescriptions without a consultation and these must meet the clinical
    guidelines for that patient.

    For the prescription line call 03 769-9300 and follow the queues.
    Please allow for up to 3 days (72 hours) for the prescription to be
    processed.

    Repeat prescriptions without a consultation are not available when:


    • a medication is being prescribed for the first time
    • a medication is being re-started
    • a patient is requesting their first repeat prescription.

    Some medications require regular consultations with your GP or Nurse


    Practitioner, and these may need to be face-to-face. If you are due a
    consultation we will not process your script request, we will let you know
    you need to make an appointment.

    West Coast PHO rebranding

    Exciting news! West Coast Primary Health Organisation has rebranded to


    West Coast Health.

    West Coast Health is a not-for-profit community trust that plans,


    coordinates, funds, and provides primary health care for West Coasters.
    They provide many free services such as counselling, health navigation,
    PASS (physical activity support service) and much more.

    Our Te Nīkau Health Centre team are happy to refer our eligible patients for
    services.

    For more info visit: www.westcoasthealth.nz


    Urgent Primary Care Clinic

    Formally known as ‘the walk in clinic’ or ‘unplanned’

    Te Nīkau Health Centre’s Urgent Primary Care clinic provides same-day


    care for minor illnesses and minor injuries.

    Minor illness we’d expect to see, but not limited to, include:
    • Sudden, unexplained aches/pain
    • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
    • Allergies
    • Respiratory infections
    • Skin rashes
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Breathing difficulties
    • Sexual health concerns
    • Infections/fever
    • Exacerbation of long term conditions (diabetes, chronic obstructive
    pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular disease (CVD),
    asthma, gout, osteoarthritis (OA).

    Common minor injuries we treat include:


    • Simple sprains
    • Simple bruises/contusions
    • Lacerations (cuts)
    • Minor burns
    • Foreign body removal (an object like a wood chip, piece of glass).

    Te Nīkau Health Centre provides same day urgent primary care


    appointments for enrolled and visiting casual patients. To receive an
    appointment time, please present to the main reception where you will be
    direct to our TNHC urgent primary care clinic. You will be reviewed by a
    practice nurse, who will give you an appointment time or refer you to the
    appropriate service.

    Please note: Consults for WINZ renewals/paperwork, ACC renewals, repeat


    scripts, drivers licence certifications are not urgent illnesses, and you will
    be asked to make a routine appointment at reception (your appointment
    may not be on the same day).

    If you are enrolled with another West Coast General Practice, you will
    be directed back to your provider in the first instance.
    HIPs and Health Coaches
    Te Tumu Waiora means to head towards wellness. Te Tumu Waiora is a
    team of Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs) and Health Coaches,
    working with the TNHC team to help you manage your health and
    wellbeing. This service is free of charge.

    Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs)

    HIPs are registered health professionals that help you develop skills to
    make positive behavioural changes for your wellbeing. This may include
    managing stress, thoughts, feelings and behaviours, sleep, alcohol, and
    drug problems. HIPs can support children and youth who have behavioural
    or mental well-being concerns.

    Laurence Bell – Te Nīkau Health Centre’s HIP

    Health Coaches (HCs)

    Health Coaches work with you towards your health and wellbeing goals.
    Health Coaches can help you develop realistic goals and encourage good
    self-management of your own health and well-being. This may include
    addressing lifestyle factors such as nutrition, movement, sleep and stress,
    or linking you with community groups/support.

    Karla Skates – Te Nīkau Health Centre’s Health Coach


    Our Te Nīkau Health Centre team

    Clinical Nurse Manager Sarah Falvey


    Associate Clinical Nurse Manager Tash Webb-Collis
    Administration Manager Meriem Wilson
    Primary Care Admin Co-ordinator Andrea Thompson
    24/7 Co-ordinator Mahara Doig
    Reception + Secondary Care Admin
    Co-ordinator Nicole Ford
    Coming up

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