Group Medical

02/09/2025

Did you know that September is the most common month for birthdays in New Zealand? 🎂

Whether you’re a first-time mum or coming back around for another go, breastfeeding is a journey that’s unique for every baby. It’s not always easy, but if you breastfeed for a day or a year, your efforts matter.

Need some support?
💜 Talk to your midwife or Plunket nurse.
💜 Drop into Te Papaioea Milk Cafe on Wednesdays at 10am. Here you’ll find lots of support around feeding your baby.
💜 Have a chat with your nurse or GP, they can help connect you with lactation consultants.

01/09/2025

We're currently enrolling new patients! From our Palmerston North centre we offer GP and Nurse Practitioner appointments, a skilled nursing team, plus a number of other wellbeing support services.

If you, your friends or whānau are needing a GP, please pass us on to them - you can see more details at https://groupmedical.nz/

29/08/2025

One in three 💔

That’s how many people will get cancer in our lifetime. It could be you. It could be someone you love.

Donate this Daffodil Day and contribute to cancer research. Learn more: https://daffodilday.org.nz/

27/08/2025

There are so many amazing businesses, community organisations, and people here in our region. That’s why we’re proud to be a sponsor for the upcoming Feilding & District Impact Awards - it’s been great to hear about all the fantastic nominees, and we can’t wait to hear who wins on Saturday night.

To everyone who has been nominated, a big congratulations!

26/08/2025

We’re so close to spring! And yet….
There are so many different bugs going around at the moment, so here are some tips to help you get through.

💤Get plenty of rest, fluids and fuel your body with good food
🏡Stay home from work or school
🤒If your symptoms get worse or last more than 5 days - see your doctor.

Got questions or need to see us? Give us a call on 06 357 8061.

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...

17/07/2025

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.

16/07/2025

😷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. https://youtu.be/nD7VLbhJLFA?si=JI9F24irjxPbj9b3

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

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.