UC Health Centre

01/11/2022

Have you heard about Manage My Health?

Manage My Health is a free, secure app/ online service available to all our enrolled patients.
It allows you to take control of your health by:

☆ Accessing your medical records
☆ Requesting repeat prescriptions
☆ Looking up your lab results
☆ Viewing your immunisation records

And much more!

If you are interested in signing up to Manage My Health you can call the Health Centre on 03 369 4444 or have a chat to our staff next time you visit.

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01/08/2022

FREE flu vaccinations available at UC Health Centre.
Call us on (03) 369 4444 to book.
Remember, even if you have had flu this season you can get it again.
A flu vaccination is recommended yearly to protect yourself, your whanau and community!

Follow this link if you would like some more info about the flu vaccine:

Getting a flu jab is your best defence. They’re available now and are free for those most likely to get very sick.

22/07/2022

** Event Alert**

Drop in Covid-19 and MMR vaccinations available next week!

When:
Tuesday 26 July, 10am-4pm
Wednesday 27 July, 9am-1pm

Where:
UCSA Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road

Free kai with every vaccination

The University Health Centre is also offering FREE flu vaccinations on these two days only.
Please phone to make a booking or pop in on the day.

- You are eligible to have your Covid-19 booster vaccination at least three months after completing your primary course (first two Covid-19 vaccinations) and at least three months after a Covid-19 infection.
- Please check the following website to ensure you are eligible https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-vaccine-boosters.
- Everyone is eligible for two free MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations. If you unsure if you have had this vaccine, you can contact your health centre to find out or ask your whanau.

14/04/2022

With Covid 19 circulating more widely in our community it’s time to talk about recovery.
Everyone who has Covid 19 will have different recovery journeys, but the main thing is to take it easy, rest up and drink plenty water!

Not drinking enough water when unwell can cause mucous in your lungs to thicken and become hard to cough up, this puts you at a greater risk of complications, such as pneumonia, that may require hospitalisation.
Your body is in catch-up mode post Covid, hence why plenty of rest and sleep is required.
Eating energy and protein rich foods like meat, fish, chicken, eggs, dairy/alternatives (cheese, milk, yoghurt), beans/legumes, nuts/seeds and tofu is important.
Pushing yourself to exercise too hard and too soon after Covid can potentially lead to long Covid. These return to exercise phases are a good place to start: https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/c/covid-19-positive-exercise/.

A gradual return to your daily activities is recommended, even if your Covid 19 symptoms were mild.
See the link below for some more useful information:
https://covid19.govt.nz/isolation-and-care/after-you-have-had-covid-19/

If you are concerned about any aspect of your recovery please contact a health professional.

PLUS if you didn’t get around to having your Covid booster dose it is suggested you get it three months after contracting Covid. This is still worth while as your immunity from catching it wanes after this time and you can then catch the next variant.
Go to this site to find out where you can access the vaccine.
https://vaccinatecanterburywestcoast.nz/covid-19-vaccination-clinics-in-christchurch-canterbury-west-coast/

08/12/2021

Needle anxiety Covid Vax Clinics will be held at Bargain Chemist Tower Junction on:
Friday 10th December 8:30am to 11:00am
Monday 13th December 8:30am to 11:00am

29/11/2021

From 3rd December 2021, vaccine passes will become part of our daily life. If you have had one or both Covid vaccines from overseas, please check out the website below to find out how to register and get your NZ certificate. Please note this process may take up to 14 days so get in early!

Find out how to get your overseas COVID-19 vaccination(s) added to New Zealand’s COVID Immunisation Register (CIR), and how certificates might work for you.

23/11/2021

Hi everyone, the UC Health Centre will be closed from 23rd December 2021 to 19th January 2022.
Please remember to get your prescription arranged prior to us closing.

20/09/2021

Please help provide free meningococcal vaccines to all college students.

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08/08/2021

We have 25 Menactra vaccines (Meningococcal ACWY) due to expire on 6.9.21. We have decided to make it free for anyone who would like one of these vaccines. This means you can get it for free even if you are not living in a hall! First in first serve. Call UC Health Centre now 369 4444.

Here is some information on Menactra:

Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. At least 12 groups have been identified, including groups A, B, C, X, Y and W. The pattern of disease caused by each group varies by time and country or geographical areas.groups have been identified, including groups A, B, C,....

29/06/2021

Did you know that you can do online STI checks now?
Step 1. Fill in this form and email to us:https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/media/documents/health-centre/STI-Self-testing-Questionnaire.pdf
Step 2. Collect a kit from UC Health Centre when we contact you.
Step 3. A nurse will contact you with your results.
Easy!

28/06/2021

Look after yourself this winter, please check out more information on https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/Colds-in-adults.htm

17/05/2021

2021 Flu vaccines have now arrived! To make it even easier for you this year, we are offering Saturday clinics starting from 22nd May. Please call to book in.

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