Rakaia Medical Centre

01/10/2025

****NEW SKIN CLINIC 14th October****

The Rakaia Medical Centre are starting an annual skin check clinic to encourage the community to come in and get a full skin check every year to assist with early detection and monitoring of any skin abnormalities.

Anything that requires monitoring can be recorded and placed on your file so that it can be checked for any changes in the future.

The Skin Check Clinic appts are being done for less than the cost of a normal consultation fee.

Book an appt for October 14 Skin Check Clinic and get a full body skin check by the Dr, using the Dermatoscope.

Cryotheraphy will be available on the day if required.

An annual skin check is one of the best paths to early detection of skin cancer.

To book your appointment for a full Skin Check on 14th October, call us on 03 303 5002

07/09/2025

Be part of a world record attempt while improving your wellbeing. Exercise is known to be great for your Mental health as well as physical.

27/08/2025

Planning a Trip? Don’t Forget Your Pre-Travel Health Check!
Getting a pre-travel medical checkup is one of the smartest steps you can take before heading overseas. It’s not just about making sure you’re fit to fly — it’s about preparing your body for new environments, foods, and potential health risks you may encounter.
👉 Visit our website www.rakaiamedical.co.nz and check out our new Travel Health page for details on booking an appointment to come and see us about your travel vaccines, travel health advice and requirements.
During your travel consultation, we can:
• Assess your overall health and fitness to travel
• Update routine vaccinations
• Recommend or prescribe travel-specific medications (such as malaria prevention)
• Provide advice on food safety, hydration, insect bite protection, and managing illness abroad
Travel health checks are especially important for people with ongoing medical conditions, children, older adults, and those visiting remote or higher-risk areas.
Even if you feel completely healthy, a quick check can give you peace of mind and help prevent problems that could disrupt your trip. It’s a small step that can make a big difference in how smoothly your travels go.

18/08/2025

Casual Cleaner Wanted

The Medical Centre is looking for a casual cleaner.
The position is to fill in when our regular cleaners are unable to work.
The cleaning shift is 2 hours from 5pm.
The days will be as required.
If you are looking for a bit of pocket money or think you may be able to help us please contact
Joanne Whittingham
Operations Manager
Ph 3035002

12/08/2025

Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as a child is extremely challenging. It means missed school days, hospitalisations, and, often, social isolation. Camp Purple Live provides a unique opportunity for children and teenagers with IBD to interact with others who share similar experiences, and who won't make them feel different because of their disease.
If you have a child with any of these conditions or know of anyone please get in touch with this great organisation.
In October 2025 a very talented lady we know is attempting to run 200k in 24 hours at NZ 6 Day Ultramarathon in her home town of CHCH to raise money for Camp Purple.
Givealittle page:
https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/200km-in-24-hours-for-camp-purple?ref=home&ref_code=trending

07/07/2025

***Breast Screening in Ashburton for the next 4 Months. ***

If you are between 45-69 you may be eligible for a free 2 yearly mammogram.
Please Call 0800 270 200 to book and check your eligibility.

26/06/2025

15/06/2025

Ring us and book your Flu Vaccination now.
Ph 03 303 5002

21/05/2025

****Due to Illness the Talking Cafe is cancelled today****

21/05/2025

The Mobile Breast Screening Unit will be visiting Ashburton from the 30th of June to the 5th of November, offering free breast screening services for eligible women aged 45–69.

Details
• Dates: 30th of June- 5th of November
• Screening Times: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Ashburton Hospital Carpark,
28 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton 7700
• You can also call 0800 270 200 to book, and
walk-ins may be welcome on some days, but
we encourage phoning ahead!

20/05/2025

LET INFLUENZA HOLD YOU BACK THIS WINTER!*
It has certainly turned colder this week and Winter is fast approaching. Flu season is here!

If you have not had your Flu vaccination yet, call us and book to get it done now.

Eligibility for funded Influenza Vaccinations
* People aged 65 years and over
* Pregnant women
* People with underlying health conditions including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and severe asthma
* People with significant mental illness such as schizophrenia or those currently accessing mental health services.
*Children who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of respiratory illness

Ph 03 3035002 to book your Influenza Vaccination

30/04/2025

UPDATE:
We are having to send our clinical staff home for their safety. We are providing telephone advice only now, please still call us so we can give you advice if needed and work out how to care for you in the best way today. Stay safe.