Greenhithe Medical Centre

Greenhithe Medical Centre We are a small, friendly, community-based medical centre. Our vision is to provide quality medical care while retaining Greenhithe's community feel.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week! This week is all about opening up conversations, breaking down stigma, and learning h...
05/10/2025

It's Mental Health Awareness Week! This week is all about opening up conversations, breaking down stigma, and learning how to better support our mental wellbeing - individually and collectively.

This year's theme is all about "topping up", focused on getting Kiwis to Top Up with everyday actions that promote better mental health. "Top up" practices include to:

⭐Connect/Me Whakawhanaunga
⭐Give/Tukua
⭐Be Active/Me Kori Tonu
⭐Take Notice/Me Aro Tonu
⭐Keep Learning/Me Ako Tonu

Read more about how to "top-up" on our website, linked below ⬇️

This week, October 6 - 12 2025, is Mental Health Awareness Week. This week is all about opening up conversations, breaking down stigma, and learning how to better support our mental wellbeing – individually and collectively.In New Zealand, around one in five people will experience mental health an...

Knowing what's normal for your breasts helps you spot any changes early. Regular checks mean you can find any lumps or c...
01/10/2025

Knowing what's normal for your breasts helps you spot any changes early. Regular checks mean you can find any lumps or changes quickly, getting them looked at right away can make a big difference. Want simple tips on what to look for? Check out this guide on Healthify:

Most breast lumps are due to natural changes in your breasts during your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding or as you get older. But a lump or breast change can be breast cancer, so any lump or change you find should be checked by a healthcare provider.

Everyone knows that brushing your teeth and looking after your gums is important, but did you know that oral health can ...
24/09/2025

Everyone knows that brushing your teeth and looking after your gums is important, but did you know that oral health can play a big part in your overall health too? Poor oral health can contribute to lung and heart health issues, which can cause bigger issues. For key tips on looking after your teeth and gums, read more via the link below:

Find out more about what involves in taking care of your teeth, what are benefits of maintaining good oral hygiene with the tips to achieve it.

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month 🩷 It's your annual reminder to take a test that could save your life. If...
17/09/2025

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month 🩷

It's your annual reminder to take a test that could save your life. If you’re between 25 and 69 years old and you have a cervix, you need to have an HPV screen every five years. Having a screening reduces your risk of developing cervical cancer. There is now a new self-swab option available, where you can do the test yourself in private at your GP clinic. If you would like to book an appointment, contact our friendly reception team on 09 413 8562.

Read more about cervical screening via the link below:

Getting regular cervical screening is one of the best things you can do to look after your health. It’s quick, straightforward, and can help catch any changes early - before they turn into something more serious. Cervical screening isn’t a test for cancer. Instead, it checks for early cell chang...

Checking in - World Su***de Prevention DayWhile su***de rates have decreased, New Zealand still has one of the highest y...
09/09/2025

Checking in - World Su***de Prevention Day

While su***de rates have decreased, New Zealand still has one of the highest youth su***de rates in the OECD.

This year's theme of World Su***de Prevention Day is "Changing the narrative on su***de" - aiming to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent su***des.

Remember to check in on your friends and whānau, and don’t hesitate to ask for help and support if you need it - you're never alone.

Helplines:
📞 Crisis Team: 0800 800 717
📞 Need to Talk? Call or text 1737 (free, 24/7)
📞 Shine (for family violence): 0508 744 633
📞 Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234

If you have ongoing concerns about your mental health and wellbeing, please talk to a healthcare professional. Support is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength 💛

***dePreventionDay

Happy Father's Day from the team at Greenhithe Medical Centre! Make sure to celebrate the father figure in your life tod...
06/09/2025

Happy Father's Day from the team at Greenhithe Medical Centre! Make sure to celebrate the father figure in your life today 🩵

Blue September: a call to action for men's health 🩵Blue September is dedicated to educating Kiwis about prostate cancer,...
31/08/2025

Blue September: a call to action for men's health 🩵

Blue September is dedicated to educating Kiwis about prostate cancer, the most common cancer among New Zealand men. A key focus is on encouraging men to get regular prostate checks, because catching any issues early can lead to much better health outcomes.

The month is a call to action for men's health, encouraging men to take care of their overall wellbeing. Let’s make health a regular part of the conversation - not just in September, but all year round.

Read more about Blue September on our website, linked below.

Blue September is held every year to remind men to look after their health. The month raises awareness about illnesses that affect men, in particular prostate cancer and testicular cancer, but it also encourages men to take care of their overall wellbeing. What is prostate cancer?Prostate cancer (ma...

Let’s come together to support New Zealanders facing cancer. 💛Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s most iconic and much-...
28/08/2025

Let’s come together to support New Zealanders facing cancer. 💛
Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign. It is a chance to show your friends and whānau affected by cancer that they’re not alone.

Daffodil Day is also about donating in order to protect future generations of New Zealanders by helping to fund world-leading cancer research and vital prevention programmes.

Donate, volunteer, or buy daffodils - and show your support today.

Find out how, here:

1 in 3 could be me

Moving your body isn't only good for your physical health, it is also a powerful way to nurture your mental wellbeing to...
20/08/2025

Moving your body isn't only good for your physical health, it is also a powerful way to nurture your mental wellbeing too. Regular activity can help reduce stress, improve sleep, lift your mood, and even support your immune system. The best part? Fitness doesn’t have to be intense, expensive, or boring. Read more on our website, linked below 🚴‍♀️

Moving your body isn't only good for your physical health, it is also a powerful way to nurture your mental wellbeing too. Regular activity can help reduce stress, improve sleep, lift your mood, and even support your immune system. The best part? Fitness doesn’t have to be intense, expensive, or b...

💚 Staff changes at Greenhithe Medical Centre 💚It is with sadness that we let you know that Dr Ash is leaving Greenhithe ...
20/08/2025

💚 Staff changes at Greenhithe Medical Centre 💚

It is with sadness that we let you know that Dr Ash is leaving Greenhithe Medical, with his final day on Friday 19 September 2025. While we will miss having Ash as part of our team, we are incredibly grateful for what he has brought to the practice and the care he has provided to our patients and community.

Be assured your ongoing care is important to us and we’re committed to making sure your health journey continues smoothly. Dr Sahar, our local Greenhithe resident, will continue on Mondays and Tuesdays. Dr Ash's days will be covered by a locum GP over the next couple of months while we look for a GP to replace him.
Read more about this staff change on our website, linked below ⬇

It is with sadness that we let you know that Dr Ash is leaving Greenhithe Medical, with his final day on Friday 19 September 2025. While we will miss having Ash as part of our team, we are incredibly grateful for what he has brought to the practice and the care he has provided to our patients and co...

🌸 It’s Women’s Health Week! 🌸This week is all about empowering wāhine across Aotearoa to prioritise their health and wel...
11/08/2025

🌸 It’s Women’s Health Week! 🌸

This week is all about empowering wāhine across Aotearoa to prioritise their health and wellbeing 🩷.

Here at Greenhithe Medical Centre, we are here to support you in all areas of your health and wellbeing. From general health to cervical screening, contraception, menopause, and mental health, this is a time to kōrero, connect, and care for ourselves and each other.

Read more about women's health topics via the link below.
https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/womens-health

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to 3 lives?From now until the end of winter, New Zealand Blood Service ...
11/08/2025

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to 3 lives?

From now until the end of winter, New Zealand Blood Service needs 43,380 blood and plasma donations to ensure hospitals and patients across the country continue receiving the lifesaving support they rely on you for.

Donating regularly ensures that a safe and plentiful supply of blood is available whenever and wherever it is needed. Pay it forward. One day whānau, friends or even you may need it.

For more information, and to find out if you are eligible to donate, check out NZ Blood's website linked below:
https://www.nzblood.co.nz/become-a-donor/am-i-eligible/

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