Oakura Medical

26/03/2026

🦠 Flu season is here in Aotearoa.

💉 A quick flu shot can help protect you and your whānau this winter

🚶 Walk‑in Flu Clinic available at Oakura Medical on:
• Wed 1 April | 9am – 3pm
• Thu 2 April | 9am – 3pm
(Enrolled patients only)

✅ You may be eligible for immunisation if you are:
• 65 years or older
• Pregnant
• Living with certain health conditions (including mental health or addiction)
📞 Check with your GP.

💉 💛 ❄️

22/03/2026

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📣 Pop Up Shop Collection for 2026 is officially open! 🎉

💜 Taranaki Women's Refuge Pop Up Shop are ready to collect your designer and quality preloved clothing. So get sorting through those wardrobes, and give the pieces you no longer wear a new lease on life by donating them now to one of our collection points below 👇🏽

Our current collection points for 2026 :

📍 Bayleys Taranaki
📍 Centre City, New Plymouth
📍 Oakura Medical (Coastal medical)
📍 Stratford Medical (Coastal medical)
📍 Health 2000
📍Healthcare Hub (Coastal Medical)

👏🏼 A huge thank you to these amazing businesses for supporting our mahi once again this year!

12/03/2026

Free Annual Diabetes Check
Did you know? If you live with diabetes, you’re entitled to a FREE annual check-up/review.

Give us a call to find out more about this service.

10/03/2026

💙 FREE Mental Health Appointment 💙

Your wellbeing matters and support is always close by.
Did you know that as an enrolled patient at CML you can access ONE FREE Mental Health Appointment per year. This service provides one fully funded GP counselling session/consultation for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns, such as stress, anxiety, low mood, or life challenges.

What you can expect:
• A safe, confidential space to talk
• Support from your GP to help you navigate what you're facing
• Early intervention to keep you well

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health and we’re here to make sure support is accessible when you need it.

09/03/2026

🛡️💉 Protect your tamariki.
All routine childhood vaccines are free for under 18s.
Milestones: 6w, 3m, 5m, 12m, 15m, 4y, 11–12y (HPV).
If your child has missed a dose, we can help you catch up.

You can book an appointment with one of our nurses or for more information, click on the schedule from the Immunisation Advisory Centre below:

https://immune.org.nz/immunisation/programmes/national-immunisation-schedule

08/03/2026

✨ Happy International Women’s Day! ✨
Today we celebrate the incredible wāhine across CML who care, support, lead and advocate for our patients and communities every day. Your compassion, clinical expertise and dedication make a real difference. 💜

05/03/2026

Make a heart healthy choice. ❤️
Small steps → big impact.
We know life gets busy, check ups get pushed aside, and your heart health can slip down the list. But a simple appointment could make all the difference. Take a moment for your heart - your future self will thank you. 💙

04/03/2026

Our Coastal Medical clinics (including our Acute Care Service at the Hub) will be closed Taranaki Anniversary – Monday, 9 March.

🕒We will re-open on Tuesday, 10 March at 8:30am.

If you need urgent medical care while we’re closed, here’s what you can do:
📞 Healthline: 0800 611 116
Free, 24/7 health advice from registered nurses
🌿 Rural residents: Contact KA ORA on 0800 252 672
🏥 Urgent care: Visit Medicross Urgent Care or ED at Taranaki Base Hospital
🚨 Emergency: Dial 111

03/03/2026

Prostate Health Awareness
Fatigue, frequent urination or lower back pain? These may be signs of prostate issues.
Don’t ignore symptoms — book a check today.

26/02/2026

FAQ Cervical Self-Test
Your common questions answered.

• Can I do it myself?
Yes, but you still need to get the kit from a provider (GP, Family Planning, etc.) and return the sample to them.

• Does it hurt?
No, it is generally considered pain-free or involves minimal to no discomfort.

• Who can have the self-test?
The self-test is available for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 69.

• What if I have my period?
You can still test if bleeding isn't too heavy; for post-birth, wait 6 weeks.

• Do I still need it if vaccinated?
Yes, the vaccine doesn't cover all cancer-causing HPV types.

23/02/2026

Good news!
If you’re 25–69 and have a cervix, you can now do a quick, private va**nal swab for your cervical screening. The va**nal swab test is an easy way to collect your cervical screening sample. With this test you collect a sample from your va**na, not from the cervix. It’s quick and easy and should not be uncomfortable

Email or phone our clinic, or visit TimeToCervicalScreen.nz to find out more.