Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATS) for COVID-19 testing will continue to be available to the public and the health and disability sector up until the end of June 2024, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has confirmed today.  To find out more, please click on this link Free RATs to continue until 30 June 2024 – Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand

There has been a constant stream of locals looking over the fence at 111 Cambridge Avenue  to view the progress of their much anticipated Medical Centre. The original Art Deco property nears completion of the necessary repurposing and retrofitting for the Medical Centre.   The local development of the centre  will be operated  and run by FHC(Feilding Health Care). It will have its own dedicated team of Doctors, Nurses and administration team. Many projects throughout the country are currently fraught with delays; unable to source supplies, labour shortages and consenting requirements. It is certainly no  mean feat that the opening of the new centre,  originally scheduled for this month, is only going to be adjusted to June of this year. “We have a great team of local contractors working on the site, and the progress has been great,” says Chairman of Ashurst Community Trust, Richard Tankersley. “However, we have had the odd hold up.” The local team is made up of DBS Building Services,  taking care of building additions and modifications. Kenny Allison, APV plumbing. Danny Giles, Prime Electrical Solutions.  Mike Scott (Colyton, only up the road from Ashhurst) did all the excavation work.  ICONA supplied alarms and data. “We know that having access to a Doctor based at Ashhurst and the wider rural district has been sorely missed.  We are so close to meeting the project goal of having local health care in our growing community for all age groups.”

Feilding Health Care’s new website offers a range of services for you to manage your health more effectively and efficiently. 

ManageMyHealth™ gives you the freedom to manage your health information online from the comfort of your home or work. Think of it as Internet banking for your health. It is a fast and secure way for you to book appointments with your doctor or nurse, view test results, see past medical information, repeat prescriptions, and more. You can access your personal health information anytime, anywhere and ensure that your information remains completely safe and secure. Your doctor will discuss with you what information may be helpful to you and then decide what information is sent to your electronic health record. Your online Personal Health Record can be made up of:

• Consultation notes. Notes created by your doctor during your doctor’s visit.
• Laboratory results. Once your doctor has reviewed your result it is sent to ManageMyHealth™.
• Prescriptions. The drugs that you have been prescribed both long & short term
• Immunisations. What immunisations you have received.
• Allergies. What allergies you have been diagnosed with.
• Diagnosis. Shows you what medical conditions you have been diagnosed with, either long or short term conditions.
• Recalls. Shows you any future appointments your doctor has asked you to come in for.

In addition to this you will have the ability to do the following:

• Send secure email: This feature allows you to securely communicate with your doctor and vice versa. Please note the decision to allow you to send emails to your doctor is their decision. Doctors must decide how best to cater for this extra need of their patients. Some doctors will be quicker to embrace this option than others.
• Keep a journal: Create an online journal where you could enter goals and record your progress, or simply record information you would like to discuss with your doctor next time you see them. You also have the ability to make a journal entry private which means only you are able to access this information.
• Create a Calendar: You are able to create calendar items to help remind you of things coming up such as any appointments or programs you may be involved with. In the near future we will provide you the option to be reminded via a text message to your mobile phone.
• Join Community Forums: You are able to create your own discussion topic or simply join in with existing discussions. If you have any experience or wisdom, other patients similar to your self will be very grateful if you were to share your experiences.
• Access Health News: We will monitor the Internet to find any new relevant article which may be of interest to you.

The registration process is quick and easy. All you need is a personal email address, proof of identity, and to be 18 years or older. Visit the Health Care centre team today, and we will guide you through the registration process. Any questions? Phone 06 323 9696 for more information.