Holiday Season is coming!
December 10, 2024A friendly reminder from MHC that Christmas Season is coming around quickly. To help us accommodate your needs we would appreciate you booking any required routine appointments and getting your prescription requests sent through in advance as our appointments will start to fill quickly over the coming weeks, it will be a busy time for […]
Read more…New MHC Entrance
November 14, 2024On your next visit to Mornington Health Centre, you may notice things look a little different as our front entrance on Eglinton Road will reopen on Monday November 18. We have appreciated your patience and understanding of the disruptions during the time of our renovations and we look forward to being able to care for […]
Read more…MHC After-Hours Service
November 14, 2024Mornington Health Centre Hours for Registered Patients Normal Practice Hours Weekdays 8am – 6pm After Hours Urgent Service A Doctor is on duty weeknights, weekends, and public holidays until 10pm for URGENT problems. Weeknights 6pm -10pm Weekends 9am – 10pm The On-call Doctor is not always on-site, please phone first to arrange a […]
Read more…MHC After Hours Update
November 14, 2024As from Monday November 18th, 2024, Dunedin Urgent Doctors & Accident Centre will no longer be accepting Mornington Health Centre patients unless you have been referred for x-ray by an MHC doctor. MHC provide our own acute service for registered patients. We provide acute and after hours care for our patients from 8am to 10pm weekdays and […]
Read more…Patient Experience Survey
November 4, 2024Our practice is taking part in a national survey. Over the next few weeks, you may receive an email or text message inviting you to take part in a patient experience survey about your recent experience at Mornington Health Centre. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. If you are contacted, please help us improve the […]
Read more…Patient Fees Increase Communication
August 9, 2024To our valued patient community, First and foremost, we here at MHC, are all in healthcare to help people. We want to ensure that our Practice is financially sustainable so that we can continue to provide our services. You will be aware that the whole of the health system is facing challenges currently, and primary […]
Read more…MANAGE MY HEALTH
July 29, 2024Would you like to pick and choose when you book your appointments? Do you like to be in control of your health journey and be able to get results at your convenience? Would you like to have access to some of your health information online? Then MANAGE MY HEALTH is perfect for you. Speak to […]
Read more…Did you know GP appointments are 15 minutes!
June 15, 2024Did you know a GP appointment is for 15 minutes only and this includes time for the GP to write notes, send prescriptions/referrals or complete required paperwork. Doctors are only able to thoroughly manage 1-2 issues per consultation. If you think that you will need longer than 15 minutes with your doctor you may wish […]
Read more…FLU VACCINES 2024
April 8, 2024Influenza, “the flu”, can be anywhere and is easily spread through talking, coughing and sneezing. Up to one in five people get influenza every year. Some people can get very sick with the flu while others may not know they have it as they do not feel unwell. But they can still pass it on […]
Read more…Translator Services
March 25, 2024Te Whatu Ora Translator Services are available at MHC. If you are needing an interpreter for your consultation, see reception and they can arrange an interpreter for any of the languages listed below. Ki te whai koe i tētahi kaiwhakamārama reo māori mo ōu hui hauora, korero atu ki ngā kaiwhakatau manuhiri hei whakarite. Ki […]
Read more…Time to SCREEN – National Cervical Screening Programme
February 18, 2024The new cervical screening test is a game changer! Cervical cancer is preventable. Regular cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself. There are now two options for having your cervical screening test: a vaginal swab where you can self-test or a trained professional can assist you or, you can choose to […]
Read more…Measles may be in Otago and Southland!
October 9, 2023Measles may be in Otago and Southland! Are you and your whānau immunised? Measles is highly contagious and can make you very sick. If you have not had 2 vaccination shots against measles, contact your local GP to book an appt, check if there is a vaccination clinic at your community provider or visit your […]
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