Waihi Family Doctors

03/09/2025

Remember also self-swab tests are available for most women.
Feel free to discuss with a nurse to see if its right for you.

02/09/2025

Help us dye Robins hair a bright funky colour in support of Wig Wednesday raising money for Child Cancer Foundation
Simply donate any amount using the link below and when your next in reception place your vote to choose the colour to Dye Robins hair

https://wigwednesday.org.nz/o/w-family-drs

04/08/2025

Our urgent clinic is at capacity already this morning - unfortunately it is cold & flu season and demand for appointments is high - we are sorry we can't see everyone who rings in.

Please remember that our rural telehealth service Ka Ora is able to take online bookings for AH appointments - their triage nurses are also able to give free advice.

Pinned on here is also general advice and resources about managing winter unwellness.
Please remember that our community pharmacists are also able to provide advice on supporting you at this time.

18/07/2025

FYI - If wanting more information please contact Waihi Community Resource Centre

16/07/2025

ADMIN FEE REMINDER: From 1 August, our admin fee of $10 will apply to outstanding balances of $20 or more unless you have a payment plan in place. To clear your account or set up a plan before then, please phone reception or pop in to see us.

14/07/2025

Thank you to all the parents that brought their 4 year olds in.
Please always reach out if you have any concerns or questions about the before school checks.

02/07/2025

This is the link :
https://youtu.be/UFINgoFNnQE?si=nAjgA2gCK3-u9zpv

30/06/2025

Apologies about the earlier post. This is the link for the new prices list:
https://tinyurl.com/2rhs2mcw

29/06/2025

You can find our full price list here: https://tinyurl.com/9db7b4ce
Some Key changes :
* Primary care is funded to provide eligible healthcare services to patients. Fees for unfunded services have increased significantly and apply to all ages, including children. These charges are still subsidised by the practice and do not reflect the full cost of unfunded appointments
* Drivers Medicals are now a flat fee, with no extra charge for Mini-ace if needed
* Zero fees for Jadelle, Mirena/IUCD and Aclasta with eligible PHO funding. Ferrinject infusions are free for all patients (dependent on continued funding)
* Nursing services provided in addition to a GP consult or outside of a nurse appointment will be charged a small fee ie Urinalysis, Glucose and Blood Pressure
* Our admin fee for overdue accounts at month end has always been $10, but never enforced. From 1 August onwards, $10 will be charged monthly on all outstanding balances that do not have an active payment plan.
* Urgent script fees have increased to reflect the time and complexity involved. Requests received by 12pm will be processed the next business day. An urgent script may still be requested after 12pm, but will be rolled into the following day’s urgent script list.

There has been much in the media about the proposed uplift to funding for primary care, and I’m sure some patients will be thinking – why are you charging more when you’re getting more funding. The short answer is that primary care has been underfunded for decades, and this uplift is both welcome and overdue. Most of it will be spent playing catchup, not buying Lamborghinis.

24/06/2025