Gain Health Centre

10/08/2025

Today starts Women’s Health Week!

Check out this link to Tend’s website and read more about what can you do to improve your health, enter the quiz to enter the draw to win a share of $10,000 worth of Prezzy Cards!
https://tendnz.typeform.com/whwquiz2025?typeform-source=www.womenshealthweek.nz

28/07/2025

We have been advised that yesterday was the Lower Hutt Urgent Pharmacy’s last day of operations.

From 29 July, an after-hours service will be available at Connolly Street Pharmacy, which will be open 8.30am-10pm Monday to Sunday including public holidays.
Connolly Street Pharmacy is located on the ground floor of the Verve building, under the relocated After Hours Medical Centre.

23/07/2025

Lower Hutt After Hours Medical Centre IS MOVING! They will open at Level 1, Verve on Connolly, 2 Connolly Street, Lower Hutt, on July 28th. For more info go to https://www.lowerhuttafterhours.co.nz/

21/07/2025

As the weather gets colder, staying healthy is important. The cool weather and an increase in winter bugs put people with heart disease at risk.
Read this article from The Heart Foundation NZ with seven tips to help you take care of yourself.

It's easy to get sick in the winter. The cold weather certainly doesn't help. Here are 7 things you can do to give your health a boost.

23/06/2025

If you need to see a GP sooner than we can offer, or you’d prefer the convenience of online GP services, we recommend The Doctors Online.

- Free online consults for eligible children under 14
- Adults from $25 (with CSC)
- Using The Doctors Online consults gives you connected care – your notes can get sent straight to us.

Learn more at https://www.thedoctorsonline.co.nz.

18/06/2025

🌟 Mānawatia a Matariki! 🌟

Our practice will be closed on Friday, 20 June to observe Matariki.

If you need care while we're closed: Visit your nearest after-hours urgent care clinic or call Healthline 24/7 on 0800 611 116 for general health advice. In an emergency, call 111

Wishing you and your whānau a safe and happy Matariki weekend ✨

16/06/2025

16/06/2025

🚨 Funded flu vaccinations are still available — have you had yours?

Getting vaccinated on time is the best way to stay protected during the colder months.

This year's funded vaccine (Influvac Tetra) is FREE for people who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Pregnant people
- People aged 65 years and over
- People aged 6 months to under 65 years with eligible conditions
- Children 4 years of age and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness
- People aged 6 months to under 65 years with serious mental health and addiction conditions.

If you don’t fit the eligibility for the funded vaccine, you can still get the flu vaccine with us for a small fee.

🗓 Please call us on 04 528 5353 to book a flu vaccine.

13/06/2025

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in NZ. Also known as colorectal or colon cancer, it affects the colon (large bowel) and re**um, and men are more affected than women.

⚠️ It can develop without any warning signs, but 90% of cases can be treated successfully if caught early.

Watch for symptoms like:
- Bleeding from the bottom
- Ongoing changes in bowel habits
- Persistent tummy pain
- Unexplained weight loss
- Feeling unusually tired or weak

Anyone with symptoms, no matter their age, should see a GP. You may also need earlier or more regular testing if you have a family history of bowel cancer.

✅ Free bowel screening is available in NZ every two years for those aged 60–74. If you're Māori or Pacific, you’ll be invited to screen from age 50.

📬 It’s a simple test sent to your home that checks for early signs of cancer — before symptoms appear.

Learn more here: https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/about-bowel-cancer/early-detection-and-prevention/screening/

10/06/2025

What's your health score?

Small steps can make a big difference in your life, and in the lives of your loved ones.

This Mens Health Week, take the "What's Your Score?" survey to check in on your health (or the health of a loved one) and see where you stand:

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Men’s Health Survey Please answer EVERY question and when completed, press the Get my Score button below to get your result. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.How old are you? * Under 35 35-50 51+ Have you had your blood pressure checked in the last 6 months? Yes No Ha...

08/06/2025

Gain Health Centre, Hape, Orongomai Marae and Unichem Upper Hutt would like to thank:

• Te Awakairangi Health Network
• Runga o Te Atiawa
• E Tu Whanau
• Mitre 10
• Pak n Save
• Jemma from Making Faces NZ
• Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Immunisation Team
• TMG Cloud – Denys and Cameron who set up users and our laptops prior to the day and were also available for a couple of hours on the day for any IT issues.
• All the other agencies that work with us each year to make this day possible
• Mirimiri
• Queen Street Pharmacy
• Wellington Free Ambulance
• Pact
• Emerge Aotearoa
• Cancer Society
• Bowel Screening
• Heart Foundation
• Stroke Foundation
• Age Concern
• Te Waka Whaiora Alcohol and other drugs
• Outreach Nurse Te Awakairangi Health Network
• Clinical Pharmacist Te Awakairangi Health Network
• Pacific Health Service
• Regional Screening - Cervical and Breast Screening
• Access and Choice
• Bee Healthy
• Sexual Health - Kokiri
• Stop Smoking - Kokiri
• Mana Wahine – Cervical and Breast Screening -Kokiri
• Diabetes - Kokiri
• Whanau Ora Hapu Mama & Moe Ora Pepi Safe Sleep Kaimhai – Kokiri
• MSD
• Community Law
• Hapu Mama - HVHDHB
• The Chiro Upper Hutt
• St Johns
• All our staff, family and friends who volunteered their time.
We could not do it without everyone’s passion, drive and time.

08/06/2025

Every day, eight families in Aotearoa lose a loved one to a preventable illness. This June, we’re putting the spotlight on men’s health — because our dads, partners, brothers and mates deserve to live longer and stronger.

We offer comprehensive men’s health services, from general check-ups to mental health and lifestyle support.

💡 What we can help with:
- Health assessments
- Heart checks
- Prostate & testicular health
- Sexual health
- Mental health support & lifestyle advice

Learn more at: https://thedoctors.co.nz/services/mens-health