Ruatahi Medical Centre

08/01/2026

🎯 SETTING HEALTH GOALS FOR 2026? START SMART 💪

If improving your health is on your 2026 goals list, setting SMART goals can make all the difference. SMART goals help turn good intentions into habits you can actually stick with.

Here’s a simple way to shape your health goals this year 👇

✔️ SPECIFIC
Instead of “get fitter”, try “walk for 30 minutes, five days a week”.

✔️ MEASURABLE
Choose something you can track, like drinking eight glasses of water a day.

✔️ ACHIEVABLE
Start where you are. Small, realistic goals build confidence and momentum.

✔️ RELEVANT
Focus on what matters most to you, whether that’s more energy, better sleep, or less stress.

✔️ TIME-BOUND
Give yourself a timeframe, for example, “book a health check by February”.

Progress doesn’t have to be perfect. Small steps add up over time. Here’s to a healthier, happier 2026 💙

www.ruatahimedical.nz

07/01/2026

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE: MANAGEMYHEALTH 🚨

ManageMyHealth (MMH) has identified unauthorised ransomware activity within the My Health Documents module of the ManageMyHealth app. This activity was the result of a criminal cyberattack.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR PRACTICE

MMH has confirmed that the services connecting ManageMyHealth to general practice systems were not impacted by this incident. Our clinical systems, practice management systems, and day-to-day workflows remain secure and unaffected. There has been no impact on patient records held by our practice.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR PATIENTS

MMH is currently contacting affected users and has advised that approximately 6–7 per cent of users are impacted.

If your information was involved, MMH will contact you directly with confirmation and next steps. This process is managed entirely by MMH, and our practice does not have access to additional information about the incident or affected users. This sits outside of our control.

MMH has published answers to common questions, including why communication timing can vary and what terms like “accessed” mean. You can read more here:
https://managemyhealth.co.nz/faqs-cyber-breach/

We understand that news like this can be concerning. If you are feeling distressed and would like to speak with a clinician about your wellbeing, our reception team can help you make an appointment.

www.ruatahimedical.nz

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions related to the recent Cyber Breach.

31/12/2025

🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉

As we step into 2026, here’s to a new year with plenty to look forward to. Wishing you:

✨ 12 months of feeling well in yourself
😄 52 weeks of connection with the people who matter
🌿 365 days of energy to do the things you love
🕒 8760 hours of steady, stress-free living
😊 525600 minutes of moments that make you smile
💙 31536000 seconds of good health and good fortune

Kia hari te tau hou (Happy New Year)!

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24/12/2025

🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR TEAM 🎄

From all of us here at the practice, we wish you and your whānau a warm and joyful Christmas.

We hope your day is filled with the things that mean the most to you, whether that’s good kai, good company, or a quiet moment to put your feet up and relax.

And if Christmas feels a bit heavy this year, please reach out to someone you trust. You can also call or text 1737 any time for free support from a trained counsellor. No one should feel alone at Christmas.

Stay safe, enjoy the celebrations, and look after yourselves and each other.

www.ruatahimedical.nz

22/12/2025

If the thought of Christmas is making you feel anxious or overwhelmed, here’s a gentle reminder that there are ways to look after yourself while still enjoying the festivities 👇

17/12/2025

☀️ STAY SUNSAFE THIS SUMMER 🏖️

With the weather heating up, here’s a friendly reminder on how to be SunSmart this Kiwi summer 👇

👕 SLIP on some protective clothing
🧴 SLOP on sunscreen
👒 SLAP on a wide-brim hat
🕶️ WRAP on some sunnies

And remember, choose a sunscreen with at least SPF 30, broad-spectrum protection, and water resistance. Apply it 20 minutes before heading outside and reapply every two hours.

Learn more about sun protection at sunsmart.org.nz

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16/12/2025

Here’s a gentle reminder from the Words to Heal You team. If this season feels heavy, please know you’re not alone. Sending you care and love over the festive period ❤️

09/12/2025

📣 REMINDER: MEN’S HEALTH MATTERS ALL YEAR ROUND 💙

Movember might be done, and the moustaches might be gone, but the need to look after yourself remains the same.

No matter what you’re into, every fella needs a few basics: eat well, move a bit, go easy on the booze, and ditch the smokes and vapes. Simple as.

And as you clock up a few more birthdays, there are a couple of extra checks worth keeping an eye on too. Think of it like giving yourself a WOF, just without the hassle of finding a park.

Swipe through for the key things to check in each decade of life 👇

08/12/2025

🎄 FEELING THE YEAR-END RUSH? 😴

The lead-up to Christmas can feel full on, and it’s easy to get swept up in the busy days and long to-do lists.

If things are starting to feel a bit heavy, take a moment to rest or ask for support. Sometimes, a short pause is all you need, and things feel easier when you don’t carry them alone.

Be kind to yourself as we head into the holiday season. ✨

www.ruatahimedical.nz

04/12/2025

🎄 WORRIED ABOUT MONEY THIS CHRISTMAS? YOU’RE NOT ALONE 💙

Christmas can be an expensive and stressful time. If you’re worried about your finances, please remember it’s completely normal, and you’re not the only one feeling this way.

The Mental Health Foundation has put together a free guide with simple, practical tips to help ease financial stress during the silly season and beyond. It’s a supportive resource with ideas for planning ahead, looking after your wellbeing, and making Christmas more manageable.

Check it out here 👉 https://mentalhealth.org.nz/resources/resource/Wellbeing-tips-for-managing-financial-stress

Take care of yourself this season. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. 💛

www.ruatahimedical.nz

19/11/2025

With asbestos recently appearing in the news, WorkSafe is reminding tradies and businesses that there are no excuses for failing to protect workers and others from the risks of asbestos exposure.

Learn how to protect yourself and others at 👉 https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/asbestos/asbestos-awareness-week/

18/11/2025

☀️ HELLO SUNSHINE? HELLO SUNSCREEN! 🧴

Summer is on our doorstep. Here's a friendly reminder to keep your skin protected by:

🛡️ Using lots of sunscreen and reapplying it often.
Any parts of your body that you cannot cover need sunscreen. Rub sunscreen into clean, dry skin 20 minutes before going outside.

✅ Choosing the right sunscreen.
Always use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

🥄 Using enough sunscreen.
Aim for about one teaspoon for the major parts of your body, including each arm, each leg, your front and your back.

📆 Checking your sunscreen's expiry date.
Expired sunscreen will not protect you.

Here's to enjoying the sunshine safely and making the most of the warmer days ahead.

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