Kowhai Surgery Ltd

22/04/2024

Getting a flu vaccine every year means you have the best protection against the new strains of the disease. Phone us on 425 7358 to arrange an appointment.

30/11/2023

Generous lunch provided by Pizza Hut. Thank you.

14/02/2023

Wow in the middle of a emergency some amazing person sent the Kowhai Surgery Ltd a beautiful valentines bunch of chocolates. We were quite overwhelmed by this gesture. Thank you. To all those volunteers, emergency services and general public looking out for each other, thank you for your Aroha and Mannaki. Sometimes it feels we give so little but can mean so much to an individual or whanaus that are in need.
Keep safe ask for help if you need it. Te arohanui.

12/02/2023

Hi all with the weather as it is we may be limited to services at the Kowhai Surgery Ltd please if it is not safe for you to travel to appt stay home and we will reschedule. We will do phone consults where able but aware that power and internet/phone use may be limited
If there is any urgent/emergency issues use ambulance although they may have delays. We will be at the surgery even if you can not call us.
Civil defences have sites at Wellsford Community Centre warkworth Town Hall ahuroa Hall if you need somewhere to stay.
Please stay safe.

02/02/2023

Kowhai Surgery Ltd is changing their patient portal as of the 7th February 2023. For more information see website.
Connectmed will be stopped at this stage, but will be usable over long weekend.=
If you have a connectmed account you will receive an email to create a manage my health account which once opened will be immediately usable.
Any questions or concerns please see our website for faq or call and speak with reception or pop into the surgery in working hours. Many thanks the Kowhai team😊

16/01/2023

Happy New Year. 🎉
Have a happy safe summer. 🌞😎

03/12/2022

Good morning. Just to let people know we have 2 clinical staff away with covid this coming week. So apologies if you have to reschedule. We will do our best to ensure anything urgent is seen but will have very few non urgent appointments available. Please have patience with us we will be doing the best we can. Thank you.

06/09/2022

Good morning. We have a power cut at present, we are still open, but limited services.
Once Power back on we will continue as usual. If you have a booked appt please come in.
Phone contact is limited please be patient.
Many thanks

21/07/2022

Please note that over the next 3 months we will be running on low staff, especially Doctors. We recommend that if you are able please book in advance. This may be a medication update /repeat, regular medical reviews, follow ups, medicals for licences. This will allow us to see urgent cases that can not be predicted. We will be doing our best to support and see everyone required in a timely manner. Be kind, show patience.
Many thanks. Kowhai team.

04/07/2022

Tamariki aged between 3-12 will be eligible for a free flu jab from Friday 1 July.

Flu infection rates are generally highest in children, and they’re a major source of the spread of influenza. The flu virus may be found in respiratory secretions (breathing, coughing and sneezing) for two weeks or longer in children.

All New Zealanders are encouraged to get protected from flu this year, particularly people who may be more vulnerable. Not only for yourselves, but for your whānau and community as well. You can find more information here: https://www.health.govt.nz/flu

You can book a flu jab for yourself or your tamariki at your GP or nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/pharmacy/?serviceArea=im%3A460472

We encourage you to double check that the provider is offering flu vaccinations and whether you need to book ahead.

14/06/2022

Hi everyone. Due to staff shortages we are finding we are limited to appointments we can offer, especially on short notice.
Please if you are able to book ahead up to two weeks that will ensure you are seen by you usual GP and give you options on times.
We try to put urgent appointments aside to see acutely unwell patients, but these are also being used very quickly.
Please do not be offended if we tell you we have no appointments, if we can find you an appointment we will or we will get a nurse to call you back and triage the situation if seen to be urgent, and give you a plan and options.
This is not limited to Kowhai Surgery but the other local surgeries as well.
There are many viral flu like illnesses not just covid in the community at present. Please stay safe and stay home if unwell.
Things that help
Order or book doctor appt for scripts when 2 to 3 weeks left before you run out. This may not be possible for a small precentage of scripts but you will be advised in these cases.
If you know you need a Medical review or medical certificate for ACC WINZ licence work, think about booking in advance and please try not to leave to last minute. This will help you and us to meet everyone's needs.
Many thanks, The Team Kowhai Surgery

13/04/2022

Wow the Easter bunny arrive at the surgery this morning. Again anonymous sender. Thank you for your thoughts and generosity. 😊❤️

17/03/2022

Thank you to the kind people/person for the lovely flowers today. It really did brighten our day. Thanks for the words of encouragement and support. 💞

02/03/2022

For some practical advice for self-care at home with Covid 19.
https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/c/covid-19-positive-community-care-topics/
Most cases will have to self-care in the community. If at any stage your symptoms get increasingly worse please contact Healthline tel:08003585453 or your GP
111 if
severe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
severe chest pain or discomfort
difficulty waking up or is very drowsy.

Most people who get COVID-19 have mild symptoms. If you test positive for COVID-19, you should receive health information and advice about what to do next. This could be by text, email or phone call. If you are advised to stay at home, it is important to self-isolate, monitor your symptoms and to ta...

02/03/2022

Kowhai Surgery is still vaccinating for Covid 19. we have capacity next week for walk-ins on Monday Tuesday and Thursday at this stage.
We are doing RAT testing by appointment only.
We do not have stock to give out packs at this stage. Please go to the Community collection centres for these :

Covid-19 testing
RATs Community Collection Site (Pre-order required)
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be ordered and then collected at this site by:

people with COVID-19 symptoms or who are a household contact
critical workers who are household contacts
border workers who are required to be tested under the Required Testing Order.
Before going to a collection site, you must place an order via https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ OR free call 0800222478

Hours
Wairau Valley RAT Collection Centre, Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau Valley
OPEN TODAY 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Drive Through

Orewa RATS Collection Centre, 50 Centreway Road, Orewa
OPEN TODAY 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Mon – Sun 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

02/03/2022

https://covid19.govt.nz/isolation-and-care/if-you-have-covid-19/

Information if you have tested positive for Covid 19

What to expect if you test positive for COVID-19. This includes getting your results, contact tracing, what you need to do, and support you will get.

02/02/2022

Covid Vaccination Clinics at Kowhai Surgery
Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays
Please book on Book My Vaccine

02/02/2022

Check out sites: Ministry of health covid which will help you be prepared for any required isolation with covid. Also, see our website for more information.
Things to think about:
Organising support and help if you need it.
Ensure your medications are up to date and you have stock available.
Who could you call for help if required? This may be a neighborhood support system you want to set up. A family support group. A friend's support group.

https://covid19.govt.nz/prepare-and-stay-safe/

https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/posters/COVID-19-Readiness-Checklist.pdf