Upper Hutt Health Centre

11/05/2026

💙 Happy International Nurses Day to the incredible nursing team here Upper Hutt Health Centre 💙

They are the first friendly faces you see, the calm voices during a check-up, and the expert hands that keep our practice running smoothly every single day.

We are so lucky to have such dedicated professionals caring for our hapori!

09/05/2026

🌸Happy Mother’s Day to ngā māmā out there in our hapori🌸

To the world, you are a mother. To your family, you are the world🌎.

This Mother’s Day, give your children the best gift possible: a healthy you.
Scheduling a mammogram is a small step that makes a huge difference.

To book your mammogram, call BreastScreen Aotearoa on 0800 270 200. Free for woman ages 45-69.

Early detection saves lives, and your kids need you here for all the memories yet to be made. ✨

04/05/2026

💙 Wearing Blue for World Asthma Day 💙

With winter approaching, cold air and seasonal bugs can make breathing a struggle.

The Facts in Aotearoa:

• 615,000+ Kiwis take asthma medication.
• 99,000 tamariki live with the condition.

Don’t wait for a flare-up! Book an asthma review with our clinicians today to:

✅ Update your Asthma Action Plan.
✅ Check your inhaler technique.
✅ Ensure your control is winter-ready.

📞 Call us on 04 920 1800 to book your appointment today.

27/04/2026

Introducing Dr Robert (Bob) Eidus

We’re pleased to welcome Bob to the team here at Upper Hutt Health Centre. Originally from the United States, Bob brings a wealth of experience in family medicine and a strong commitment to patient care.

We’re currently welcoming new patients - if you’d like to enrol or book an appointment, please visit our website or call us on 04 920 1800.

24/04/2026

🌹 Wishing everyone a peaceful and reflective Anzac Day 🌹

We will be closed this Monday, April 27th. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday!

16/04/2026

🚨 Flu vaccines still available – it’s not too late to protect yourself and your whānau 🚨

Flu season is here, and vaccination is the best way to reduce your risk of serious illness or hospitalisation. If you haven’t had your flu shot yet, there’s still time.

💉 Available for everyone aged 6 months and over
💉 FREE for eligible groups (65+, certain health conditions, pregnant people)
💉 Paid options also available including Advanced Protection (Ages 50+) - FLUAD Quad

Appointments are still open and you can also get your COVID-19 vaccine at the same time.

📞 Book now: 04 920 1800
💻 Or via the Vensa Patient Portal
✅ Walk-in appointments available

At Upper Hutt Health Centre, we're committed to supporting wellness and long life via quality care. Visit the most trusted family health centre in Upper Hutt.

02/04/2026

🐰 Happy Easter to the Upper Hutt community from UHHC! 🐰

22/03/2026

Introducing Sergio Hollis, our Health Coach here at Upper Hutt Health Centre 🏥

Sergio Hollis has a background in fitness, nutrition, and
community health to provide FREE health coach services to improve your physical, mental, and nutritional health.

He offers help and support for a wide range of needs,
including:

🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Healthy Lifestyle Changes: Support with nutrition, physical activity, and building sustainable healthy habits.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Weight & Fitness Goals: Guidance on safe exercise, weight management, and improving overall fitness.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Health Navigation: Helping you understand your health plan and make the most of services available to you.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Motivation & Goal Setting: Working with you to set achievable health goals and stay on track.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Practical Everyday Changes: Support with routines, meal planning, activity levels, and maintaining motivation.

Sergio also offers a walking club and Mobility & Aerobics classes, for more information, click on the below link:

https://www.uhhc.co.nz/general-practice/walking-club-and-mobility-aerobics-classes/

Appointments can be booked via our reception team on 📞04 920 1800

16/03/2026

🚨 Book your Flu appointment today - Protect yourself and your whānau this flu season🚨

Influenza is more than just a bad cold, it can affect anyone at any time and can lead to serious illness or hospitalisation, even in healthy people. The best way to stay protected is by getting vaccinated. Flu vaccines are available for everyone aged 6 months and older.

Clinics commence 1st April with weekend options available

Who is eligible for a FREE flu vaccine?

💉 Everyone aged 65 and over.
💉 People under 65 with certain health conditions (like Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, or Cancer).
💉 Pregnant women (any trimester).

For full eligibility criteria for free vaccine see here -
https://schedule.pharmac.govt.nz/ScheduleOnline.php?edition=&osq=Influenza+vaccine

Not eligible for a free vaccine – No problem

Other Options:

💉 Standard Vaccine - Flucelvax QUAD - $38
💉 Advanced Protection (Ages 50+) - FLUAD Quad - $45

This year, we are also offering the FLUAD Quad vaccine, this is an advanced vaccine that provides stronger and longer-lasting protection against Influenza A strains.

It’s also a great time to top up your COVID-19 protection. We can check your eligibility and administer both vaccines during the same visit.

📞 Book your appointment today! Call us at 04 920 1800 to secure your spot or book online via our Vensa Patient Portal

At Upper Hutt Health Centre, we're committed to supporting wellness and long life via quality care. Visit the most trusted family health centre in Upper Hutt.

15/03/2026

New Evening Appointment Options at Upper Hutt Health Centre



We know that getting to a daytime appointment isn’t always easy. To help make care more accessible, Upper Hutt Health Centre is trialling some more flexible appointment times.



📞 Evening Phone Appointments

Starting next week (March 23rd), we will be offering additional evening phone appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays (5pm -8pm) with our popular phone GP, Dr Sajy Kuruvilla.



👩‍⚕️ Evening Face-to-Face Appointments

From May will also have a limited number of Monday evening face-to-face appointments available for patients who prefer to be seen in person.



💲 After-Hours Fees

As these appointments are outside normal hours, evening appointments will have a slightly higher fee than our standard daytime appointments.



📈 Trial Period

This is a trial, and if these appointments prove popular we will look to expand their availability.



📅 Bookings

To book an appointment, please contact our reception team at 04 920 1800

At Upper Hutt Health Centre, we're committed to supporting wellness and long life via quality care. Visit the most trusted family health centre in Upper Hutt.

12/03/2026

Introducing Christiane Kunze, our new Health Improvement Practitioner.

Christiane has a background in psychology and social work and works alongside our GPs and nurses to provide FREE immediate support for challenges affecting your mental and physical wellbeing.

She offers expert guidance for a wide range of needs, including:

🧠 Mental Wellbeing: Managing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, and trauma.
👥 Life & Relationships: Navigating family/childhood behavioral difficulties and relationship strain.
🛏️ Physical Health: Improving sleep, managing long-term conditions, and strengthening coping skills.
📈 Lifestyle Changes: Support with routines, activity, and reducing alcohol, smoking, or cannabis use.


How to book?

🩺 Appointments can be booked directly via our reception team or discuss with your GP/NP at your next visit with same day bookings often available.
📱 Versatile Consults: Available in-clinic, via video, telephone, or through home visits.
💵 Follow-up sessions can be arranged at no additional charge.


Take the first step today. Call us on 04 920 1800 to book or enquire.