Feilding Health Care

27/07/2025

Here for your health and your whānau.

As part of Local Health, we’re more than just a GP clinic. We’re a community of doctors, nurses, health improvement practitioners, and care coordinators working side by side to support the health of over 30,000 people across the Manawatū.

📍 From Feilding to Ashhurst and Palmerston North, our local teams are helping people every day with everything from everyday check-ups to urgent care, mental health support, physio, and chronic condition management.

✅ Last year alone:
• Over 170,000 consultations
• 6,700 Childhood immunisations
• 7,226 Flu Immunisations
• 120+ staff across four local practices
• Flu shots, blood tests, prescriptions, counselling, x-ray, women's health — all under one roof

We’re proud to be local, grounded in whanaungatanga, and focused on what matters: your health, your people, your place.

24/07/2025

Truth: Your liver and kidneys do the detoxing. Sweating helps cool you down, not cleanse your system.

21/07/2025

🩺🏳️‍🌈Quality healthcare is for everyone

We pride ourselves on providing a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community to receive quality care by using inclusive language, respecting individuals’ chosen names and pronouns, and offering non-judgmental and culturally competent care

Head to the link below for more resources that could support you with your health and wellbeing: https://healthify.nz/support/l/lgbtqi-support

20/07/2025

💛Dry July

Reducing your alcohol intake (or stopping altogether) has so many benefits, here are a few:

📈 Boosts your mood
💙 Reduces the workload of your liver
😴 Improves sleep

Are you taking part in Dry July? What benefits have you seen so far?

Thinking about ditching alcohol for a month? Along with a health re-set and raising money for cancer support services during Dry July, hitting pause on alcohol can unlock surprising perks. Here's what your body really gets up to when you take a break from booze for 31 days. As seen in the New Ze...

18/07/2025

😷The flu (influenza) virus changes often.

This means the vaccine has to be tweaked each year to match the new strains of the disease. Getting a flu vaccine every year means you have the best protection.

📽️Watch this video for answers to the most common questions about the flu vaccine.

📖Read more here: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/flu-vaccine

16/07/2025

Did you know the first district nursing service in NZ started in Christchurch in 1896?

Sibylla Maude, fondly known as “Nurse Maud”, began offering free care to families in need, laying the foundation for community nursing in New Zealand. Her work ensured that basic medical support was available beyond hospital walls, paving the way for today’s health outreach services.

Today, we still carry on this legacy around the country, and our team of nurses and nurse practitioners are at the heart of our practices.

15/07/2025

🛑 Walk-in Flu and COVID Vaccination Clinic this Friday

15/07/2025

Mark your calendars: Saturday 4 October 10am-2pm Rainbow Fair! FREE entry!

We’re thrilled to team up with to bring back the Rainbow Fair — and this year, it’s bigger and better!

The fair has moved to the Fly Palmy Arena, which provides ample space for more stalls, more entertainment (and more sparkle!).

Our health centre is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all people in our community. So, naturally, we’re thrilled to be part of this amazing event that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging - values that are at the heart of quality healthcare.

We recognise that members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face barriers to accessing safe and affirming health services. By sponsoring the Rainbow Fair, we want to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive environment for everyone.

27/06/2025

No more Dr Google!

Healthify He Puna Waiora is a great, reliable and easy-to-understand hub of health information for Kiwis.

From information on various health conditions, resources, tips, online tools and more, you can empower your health journey.

Check it out here:

Find information, links and culturally appropriate service and support organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand.

23/06/2025

Measles cases are on the rise - are you immunised?

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses. It spreads easily from person to person - just breathing in air after a person with measles has sneezed, coughed, spoken, or breathed can give the virus a way in. It can also be spread through contaminated toys, tissues or other surfaces,and the virus can stay in the air after the infected person has left the room.

Tamariki under 5 years old, pregnant people or people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of complications.

If you experience any of these symptoms, see your GP immediately.

Fever
Cough
Runny Nose
Sore, red eyes
Rash

Symptoms usually develop 10-14 days after exposure. The rash develops 3 - 4 days after the other symptoms and will appear as pink or red spots or bumps, which start on the face before moving down the rest of the body.

Not sure if your immunisations are up to date Give us a call and let's get you sorted 06 323 9696

15/06/2025

Why it SHOULD be a laughing matter | Laughter and health

The old saying ‘laughter is the best medicine ' isn’t totally wrong.

In fact, research has shown that laughter can help boost your immune system. Laughing decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

And if nothing else, having a good laugh helps to ease tension in the body and mind.

11/06/2025

🤧 Our walk-in flu vaccination clinic is available in June! Pop into the Clevely Wing, every Friday from 9am - 1pm.

💉 The flu vaccine is FREE for:
✔️ Ages 65+
✔️ Those with respiratory conditions, diabetes & some long-term conditions
✔️ Pregnant individuals

No appointment needed - just turn up and get vaccinated.

If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccine - no worries! You can still get your flu shot at our walk-in clinic for $45 per person 😊

You can also get your COVID vaccine at our walk-in clinic.! It’s safe to have both vaccines at the same time. Have a chat with our staff when you arrive to check your eligibility.