Masterton Medical

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

Do you have experience of adult palliative care in the past five years? Have your say here: my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/725835077/welcome

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

23/09/2025

📞 Every month, our clinical communications centre (the reassuring voices at the end of your 111 call) is breaking records for the number of calls.

Please only call 111 in an urgent medical emergency - together, let’s save 111 for emergencies 💚

23/09/2025

Living rural? Need after-hours healthcare? 🏡
Ka Ora Telecare is here for you - an after-hours phone and video health service for people in rural Aotearoa.

Available:
Weekdays: 5pm - 8.30am
Weekends and Public Holidays: 24/7

👩‍⚕️ Speak with a nurse, kaiāwhina, doctor or nurse practitioner - no need to be enrolled with a GP.
📱 Call 0800 2 KA ORA (0800 252 672) or book online for a same-day appointment.

Whether you're at home or on holiday, Ka Ora makes it easier to get the care you need, when you need it.

*Free for tamariki under 14.
Learn more: kaora.co.nz

23/09/2025

We are pleased to welcome the Sweet Cheeks Cakery coffee cart to the lawn outside Masterton Medical. Grab your coffee and sweet treat, along with healthy food options, when visiting or passing.

23/09/2025

Wāhi Mārie, our safe space for whānau who have been affected by sexual violence. The team are there to look after you and offer a range of help.

If you've experienced sexual harm at any time in your life, you can access FREE services at Wāhi Mārie, located at 20 Kent Terrace

For more information go to wahimarie.org.nz

To contact, call 0800 723 377 or email wahimarie@tuora.org.nz

23/09/2025

Not sure what to do about a health concern? 📞
Healthline is here for you - free, 24/7, and staffed by qualified nurses and paramedics. Whether it’s a fever, a weird rash, or just needing advice, you can call anytime.

📱 Call 0800 611 116 or request a callback through healthy.org.nz

It’s confidential and available whenever you need it.

23/09/2025

Gold stars aren’t just for kids! 🌟
Let’s be real - being an adult is hard work, no matter what you do. Some days, just getting through your to-do list (or even part of it!) deserves a gold star. Maybe you:

⭐ Got everyone out the door on time
⭐ Finished a tough job at work
⭐ Helped a friend or neighbour
⭐ Made a healthy choice (even if it was just drinking water)
⭐ Took a moment for yourself

Whatever your day looks like, those little wins matter. So here’s your gold star for showing up and doing your best! ⭐

P.S. If you’re feeling a bit off track, free mental wellbeing support is available. Whether you want to think more positively, sleep better, manage stress, or change habits like drinking, the Access and Choice programme can connect you with someone who can help before things pile up. Visit wellbeingsupport.health.nz/ to find a provider near you.

23/09/2025

Pharmacies can help with a lot! Including:

✅ Expert medication advice
✅ Emergency contraception
✅ Some immunisations
✅ Some urinary or eye infections
✅ Fixing up minor cuts
✅ Checking rashes
✅ Doing basic health checks

And more.

Pharmacists are a great first port of call - especially if you’re unsure what to do or what type of medical help you need.

Find your closest one through healthpoint.co.nz.

Learn more about what pharmacists can help with at info.health.nz

23/09/2025

September is Blue September, time to talk about prostate cancer.

It’s the most common cancer in Kiwi men, and spotting it early can make all the difference. Don’t wait, learn the symptoms, know your risk and get checked.

👉 Take charge of your health: https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/p/prostate-cancer