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Wellbeing for Pregnant Women and New Mums-a Mindful Approach
Jan 24, 2024
A few years ago, a very close friend of mine…
10 April Fools’ Day myths about the flu vaccine
Mar 31, 2023
April Fool's Day is a day for practical jokes and…
Understanding diabetes and managing your health
Feb 16, 2023
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when there is…
The sooner, the better, protect yourself against HPV
Dec 11, 2022
For a long time, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination has…
Protect Yourself Against Meningitis
Dec 08, 2022
Easily mistaken for the flu in its early stages, meningitis…
Why are Childhood vaccinations so important?
Nov 13, 2022
Childhood Immunisation is the best way to protect you, your…
“Mana 4 Mums” Celebrates 1,000 young Mums!
Aug 25, 2022
Mana 4 Mum’s is Tāmaki Health’s maternity services programme, which…
Get Your Measles Vaccine Now
Jun 13, 2022
With the reopening of the borders, respiratory viruses such as…
BBM From the Couch fitness programme
May 26, 2022
Brown Buttabean Motivation (BBM)’s From the Couch programme is an…
Flu vaccine now available to all
May 04, 2022
Get your Flu vaccine today
Being vaccinated against the flu…
HPV Awareness Day – 4th March 2022
Feb 28, 2022
4th March 2022 is HPV Awareness Day.
We are encouraging…
BreastScreen Waitematā Mobile Unit Across Auckland
Feb 22, 2022
In Aotearoa, breast cancer is the third most common cancer…
Behind the Scenes | Jigna Jesani & the Diabetes Outreach
Nov 12, 2021
Our Local Doctors and White Cross teams are experienced at…
A Long Road from Participant to ‘Manage Better’ Program Lead: Rita Tai-Hewing
Nov 08, 2021
As a part of the Wellness Support Team offering, the…
Flora Pihigia Neemia: 'Rock Bottom' to Community Mental Health Advocate
Oct 08, 2021
Anxiety, depression and mental illness is a path that many…
Director of Nursing Rachael Scully Speaks on Access & Vaccinations during Alert Level 4
Sep 07, 2021
So far, 3.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been…
Mana 4 Mums: Bridging the Gap between Māmā, Pēpē & Essential Maternity Support
Aug 15, 2021
In our Māori and Pacific communities, there is still prevalent…
'Boys Don't Cry' - Changing the Expectations of a Kiwi Bloke (with Jamie Loh)
Jul 06, 2021
It’s no secret that New Zealand has a cultural script…
Women Leaders at Tamaki Health: A New Initiative and Step towards Achieving Equity
Jun 09, 2021
It’s well known within Tamaki Health that the majority…
Flu vaccine now available to all
May 19, 2021
Being vaccinated against the flu means your body will be…
Two Big Wins for Tāmaki Health at the NZ Primary Healthcare Awards
May 17, 2021
We’re incredibly excited to share that our Tāmaki Health team…
Thank you to all of our wonderful Nurses, this International Nurses Day
May 12, 2021
All around the world, today is the day that we…
Tāmaki Health Up for THREE NZ Primary Healthcare Awards!
Apr 28, 2021
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Tāmaki Health, The Wellness…
Ranjna Patel Wins Innovator of the Year Award – Te Pou Whakairo o te Tau
Mar 31, 2021
Last night at the annual Gala Dinner, the much anticipated…
An update on our Covid testing centres
Mar 02, 2021
During the recent community cases and Level changes, it was…
Ranjna Patel: Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards semi-finalist!
Feb 09, 2021
A huge congratulations to Tamaki Health's incredible Co-Founder and Director…
Local Doctors founder wins Community Hero award
Nov 19, 2020
Local Doctors co-founder and director Ranjna Patel has been awarded…
Celebrating 500 young mums supported by Local Doctors
Oct 14, 2020
Associate minister of health the Hon Jenny Salesa was on…
Life on the phones during COVID-19
Oct 13, 2020
When we think of our “frontline” COVID-19 workers, it’s often…
Tāmaki Health celebrates reopening of original practice
Sep 28, 2020
Last week we celebrated a historical milestone for Tāmaki Health.…
Ranjna Patel featured in exhibition of iconic Kiwis
Sep 24, 2020
Along with Helen Clark, Joseph Parker and Michelle Dickinson,…
Meet the Wellness Support Team
Sep 22, 2020
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, so we wanted to introduce…
Rise of the virtual doctor
Sep 13, 2020
This story was originally published on nzherald.co.nz
An Auckland-based healthcare…
Meet our new online doctors service: Bettr
Jul 22, 2020
White Cross and Local Doctors patients can now book a…
Maternity Coordination Service empowers young mums
Jul 15, 2020
When Ana Woonten first found out she was pregnant, she…
Groundbreaking programme reduces family violence
Jul 08, 2020
A major five-year study by Massey University has found that…
New Minister of Health visits testing centre
Jul 06, 2020
In his first official visit as Minister of Health, Chris…
Flu vaccine now available to all
Apr 24, 2020
Being vaccinated against the flu means your body will be…
New online home for Local Doctors
Mar 08, 2020
You can now view clinic wait times, enrol online and…
Practising mindfulness in times of uncertainty
Mar 23, 2020
Mindfulness, the ability to bring kind and wise attention to…
Coronavirus/COVID-19 testing centres
Mar 21, 2020
As of Saturday 21 March, five dedicated community-based assessment centres…
Simple steps to keep well at this time
Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19, or coronavirus, is a new strain of virus that…
Take control of your health
Mar 08, 2020
Being diagnosed with a new health condition such as diabetes…
Online portal gives you control over your healthcare
Mar 08, 2020
If you are enrolled with Local Doctors you can access…