Health Hub Project New Zealand

Health Hub Project New Zealand More than just an appointment! We are a new medical centre based in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

The Health Hub Project staff work in teams to achieve the best possible healthcare outcomes for patients. ​​The Health Hub Project staff work in teams to achieve the best possible health care outcomes for patients.​​ It will develop and use both new and re-designed healthcare processes and systems - multidisciplinary care teams, professional collaboration internally and externally, and a culture of practice, overall, which is proactive and inclusive, respectful and supportive.

❤️ Heart Health Starts on Your Plate ❤️Around 180,000 people in New Zealand are currently living with heart disease — th...
08/02/2026

❤️ Heart Health Starts on Your Plate ❤️

Around 180,000 people in New Zealand are currently living with heart disease — that’s more than 1 in 23 adults.
Looking after your heart doesn’t have to be complicated. One of the most powerful ways to support heart health is by choosing a balanced, nutritious diet every day.

🥗 How food helps your heart:

Fruits and vegetables provide fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants that support healthy blood vessels

Whole grains help manage cholesterol and keep your heart working efficiently

Lean proteins like fish, beans, and legumes support muscle and heart function

Healthy fats from foods like olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocado can help reduce “bad” cholesterol

Reducing salt, sugar, and highly processed foods helps lower blood pressure and strain on the heart

Small, consistent changes — like adding an extra serve of veggies, swapping refined carbs for whole grains, or choosing water over sugary drinks — can make a big difference over time.

💚 Your heart works hard for you every day. Fuel it well, and it will look after you in return.

If you’d like support or advice on heart health, feel free to get in touch with our team.

📢 Practice Closure – Waitangi DayOur practice is closed today in observance of Waitangi Day.We will be open again on Mon...
05/02/2026

📢 Practice Closure – Waitangi Day

Our practice is closed today in observance of Waitangi Day.

We will be open again on Monday from 8:30am, and our Walk-In Clinic will open at 9:30am.

If you require medical attention or advice today, please contact:
Practice Plus – 0800 722 7587
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Or present to your local Urgent Care facility: City Doctors or the Emergency Department.

📣 Saturday Clinic – Cervical Screening & Immunisations 💉We’re running a Cervical Screening and Immunisations Clinic on S...
04/02/2026

📣 Saturday Clinic – Cervical Screening & Immunisations 💉

We’re running a Cervical Screening and Immunisations Clinic on Saturday 21st February 2026 to make things easier for those who can’t get in during the week.

This clinic is perfect for anyone who is due or overdue for their cervical screening or immunisations and needs a weekend option. Our friendly weekend team will be here to look after you 💙

📞 Bookings are essential – please call us on 06 358 7282 to secure your spot.

Take the opportunity to tick this off your to-do list and look after your health. We’d love to see you! 😊

We’re Hiring: Virtual GP (New Zealand–based)We’re currently looking to welcome a new Virtual GP to our team.This role of...
04/02/2026

We’re Hiring: Virtual GP (New Zealand–based)

We’re currently looking to welcome a new Virtual GP to our team.

This role offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in New Zealand, providing high-quality care in a supportive virtual environment.

If you’re a GP interested in flexible, remote work, we’d love to hear from you. Please see our attached advertisement on Seek for full details and to apply.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/90113415?ref=hirer-jobs-list

Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.

🌍 World Cancer Day – 4 February 2026 🌍Cancer touches so many lives — our whānau, friends, colleagues, and communities. O...
03/02/2026

🌍 World Cancer Day – 4 February 2026 🌍

Cancer touches so many lives — our whānau, friends, colleagues, and communities. On World Cancer Day, we pause to honour those living with cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and acknowledge the strength of everyone affected by a diagnosis.

This day is also about hope and action. Early detection, access to care, healthy lifestyle choices, and ongoing research all play a vital role in reducing the impact of cancer and improving outcomes.

Today, let’s stand together in support, compassion, and awareness — and remind each other that no one should face cancer alone. 💛

⏰ Reminder: Walk-In Clinic Hours Change ⏰Just a reminder that from the week beginning 26 January 2026, our walk-in clini...
02/02/2026

⏰ Reminder: Walk-In Clinic Hours Change ⏰

Just a reminder that from the week beginning 26 January 2026, our walk-in clinic is operating under new hours.

🕘 Monday:
• 9:30am – 11:30am
• 2:00pm – 4:00pm

🕘 Tuesday – Friday:
• 9:30am – 11:30am

Please keep these updated times in mind when planning your visit. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our clinic 💙

If you have any questions, our team is happy to help.

💙 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – February 2026 💙February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness...
01/02/2026

💙 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – February 2026 💙

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness of a cancer that is often diagnosed late and can be difficult to detect.

Knowing the signs matters. Symptoms can be vague and persistent, such as bloating, abdominal or pelvic pain, feeling full quickly, or changes in bladder or bowel habits. If something doesn’t feel right or symptoms don’t go away, it’s important to talk with a healthcare provider.

This month, we stand with those living with ovarian cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and support continued research, early detection, and better outcomes for the future. 💙

✨ Setting Mental Wellbeing Goals – Be Kind to Yourself ✨Thinking about setting goals but already feeling overwhelmed? Yo...
28/01/2026

✨ Setting Mental Wellbeing Goals – Be Kind to Yourself ✨

Thinking about setting goals but already feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone — and it’s okay if your only goal right now is simply getting through the day. 💛 Setting goals is optional, and your wellbeing always comes first.

If you are feeling motivated to set a goal (or a few), here are some gentle tips to help you support your mental wellbeing along the way:

🌿 Know your support people
Surround yourself with whānau, friends, or others who can encourage you and support you when things feel challenging.

⌚️Take time to reflect
What went well last year? What areas of your life would you like to strengthen? You might find it helpful to reflect on all aspects of wellbeing — mental, physical, spiritual, and whānau.

🎯 Keep goals realistic
Be kind to yourself. Small, achievable goals — or even one goal at a time — can have a big impact over time.

🔗 Combine goals where you can
One activity can support multiple areas of wellbeing — like going for a walk with family to support both physical and whānau wellbeing.

🎉 Make it enjoyable
If a goal starts to feel stressful, it’s okay to change or let it go. Goals that bring joy are often easier (and more rewarding) to stick with.

Whether you set goals this year or choose not to, trust that you’re making the right choice for you. Your wellbeing matters. 💚

For more info visit: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/

⭐️Shingles Vaccine – Fully Funded at Age 65 ⭐️If you are 65 or turning 65 this year, you are eligible for the fully fund...
27/01/2026

⭐️Shingles Vaccine – Fully Funded at Age 65 ⭐️

If you are 65 or turning 65 this year, you are eligible for the fully funded shingles vaccine — a great opportunity to protect your health.

What is shingles?
Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus (which stays dormant in the body after you’ve had chickenpox). It can occur years later, often when the immune system is weakened by age, stress, or illness.

Common symptoms include:
• A painful rash or blisters (usually on one side of the body or face)
• Burning, tingling, or stabbing pain
• Headache, fever, or fatigue
• Pain that can persist for months after the rash clears (post-herpetic neuralgia)

Shingles can be very painful and, in some cases, lead to long-term nerve pain or complications — which is why prevention is so important.

How can shingles be prevented?
💉 Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce your risk of shingles and its complications. The vaccine significantly lowers the chance of developing shingles and reduces severity if it does occur.

It is also a good time to get your Tetanus vaccine booster. It is fully funded to people at age 65 if you have not had one in the last 10 years.

📞 Please contact us to book your vaccination or to find out more.

Protect yourself — prevention now can save a lot of pain later.

📢 Prescription Changes Coming in February 2026 📢From 1 February 2026, there will be a change to how long some prescripti...
26/01/2026

📢 Prescription Changes Coming in February 2026 📢

From 1 February 2026, there will be a change to how long some prescriptions can be written for in New Zealand.

👉 What’s changing?
The Government is extending the maximum prescription length from 3 months to up to 12 months for some people with stable, long-term health conditions.

👉 Who does this apply to?
This change may apply to some patients. Your GP or prescriber will decide whether a longer prescription is clinically safe and appropriate for you.

👉 What’s staying the same?
• Controlled drugs remain limited to 1-month supply
• Oral contraceptives remain limited to 6-month supply
• Pharmacies can still only dispense up to 3 months’ supply at a time, even if your prescription is for longer
• Repeat supplies must be collected from the same pharmacy
• Prescription co-payments (e.g. $5, where applicable) still apply when you collect the first supply

If you think this change might be relevant to you, have a chat with your GP or prescriber about what’s best for your situation.

📣 Walk-In Clinic Hours Update 📣A reminder that from this week our walk-in clinic hours will be changing. Please see the ...
25/01/2026

📣 Walk-In Clinic Hours Update 📣
A reminder that from this week our walk-in clinic hours will be changing. Please see the updated times below:
🕘 Monday:
• 9:30am – 11:30am
• 2:00pm – 4:00pm
🕘 Tuesday:
• 9:30am – 11:30am
🕘 Wednesday:
• 9:30am – 11:30am
🕘 Thursday:
• 9:30am – 11:30am
🕘 Friday:
• 9:30am – 11:30am
These changes will take effect from Monday 26 January 2026. Please plan your visit accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. 💙
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our team.

🌟 Get Ready to Move Your Butt for Bowel Cancer! 🌟Hey everyone! ❤️ Next month marks the start of Move Your Butt — an insp...
21/01/2026

🌟 Get Ready to Move Your Butt for Bowel Cancer! 🌟

Hey everyone! ❤️ Next month marks the start of Move Your Butt — an inspiring challenge to walk (or move however you like!) 100 km during February to honour the 100 Kiwis who lose their lives to bowel cancer every month. ✨

This isn’t just a personal challenge — it’s a chance to make a real difference. Every step you take helps raise vital funds for life-saving research, patient support services and awareness in Aotearoa.

👉 It’s free to sign up!
👉 You can walk solo, with mates, with your dog, or even create a team with whānau or work colleagues to support each other.
👉 Log your kms throughout February and share your journey with friends — every kilometre counts! 💪

Whether you’re walking, running, biking or swimming — let’s move our butts to help beat bowel cancer, support those affected, and save Kiwi lives.
📅 Sign up now and get ready for February!
🔗 https://www.moveyourbutt.org.nz/

Let’s smash those kms — and beat bowel cancer together! 💥💙

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More than just an appointment! The Health Hub Project staff work in teams to achieve the best possible healthcare outcomes for patients. ​​​​ It will develop and use both new and re-designed healthcare processes and systems - multidisciplinary care teams, professional collaboration internally and externally, and a culture of practice, overall, which is proactive and inclusive, respectful and supportive.