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Urgent or After-Hours Care:
Nelson • Marlborough • Motueka • Golden Bay • Murchison
Emergencies Only - Hospitals:
Nelson • Wairau • Murchison • Alexandra
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We fund Nelson Tasman Primary Health to provide primary care services in the region.
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The Richmond Health Hub is home to several healthcare organisations.
PHONE: (03) 546 8881
HOURS: 8am - 10pm daily. Appointments from 8.30am
ADDRESS: Next to the Emergency Department at Nelson Hospital - 98 Waimea Road, Nelson
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Click here for more information about Nelson Medical & Injury Centre
In an emergency, call 111 for an ambulance or go to Nelson Hospital Emergency Department. Access to the Emergency Department is from Waimea Road.
Please only come to the Emergency Department for critical healthcare needs. For general healthcare, visit your GP or the Medical & Injury Centre.
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We fund Marlborough Primary Health to provide primary care services in the region.
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The Marlborough Community Health Hub is home to several healthcare organisations.
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PHONE: (03) 520 6377
HOURS: 8am - 5pm daily
ADDRESS: Next to the emergency department Wairau Hospital - Hospital Road, Blenheim
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Click here for more information about Marlborough Urgent Care Centre
In an emergency, call 111 for an ambulance or go to Wairau Hospital Emergency Department. Access to the Emergency Department is from Hospital Road.
Please only come to the Emergency Department for critical healthcare needs. For general healthcare, visit your GP or the Urgent Care Centre.
Click here to see all Motueka pharmacies & opening hours ↗
We fund Nelson Bays Primary Health to provide primary care services in the region.
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The Motueka Community Health Centre is home to several healthcare services.
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Call 0800 MOT GPS (0800 668 477)
In an emergency, call 111 for an ambulance or go to Nelson Hospital Emergency Department. Access to the Emergency Department is from Waimea Road.
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We fund Marlborough Primary Health to provide primary care services in the region.
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Golden Bay Community Health is an integrated rural health centre comprising medical practice (providing GP services), rural hospital and residential elderly care.
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Call the Golden Bay Community Health Centre
PHONE: (03) 525 0060
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In an emergency, call 111 for an ambulance or go to Nelson Hospital Emergency Department. Access to the Emergency Department is from Waimea Road.
Please only come to the Emergency Department for critical healthcare needs. For general healthcare, visit your GP or the Medical & Injury Centre.
Click here for all Murchison pharmacies & opening hours ↗
The Murchison Aged Residential Care Hospital & Health Centre has a general practitioner/nurse practitioner available on weekdays
If you are in need of urgent or after-hours medical care, please phone the Murchison Aged Residential Care Hospital & Health Care Centre on (03) 523 1120
For general health needs, please visit your GP.
If you are in need of emergency medical care, please phone the Murchison Aged Residential Care Hospital & Health Care Centre on (03) 523 1120 to speak with a trained emergency medical professional.
In an emergency call 111 for an ambulance or go to Nelson Hospital Emergency Department (approximately a 1.5-hour drive away from Murchison)
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The upcoming 2023 flu season is difficult to predict, as seasonal viruses like the flu don't always follow predicted patterns.
The risk of COVID-19 co-infection (having the flu and COVID-19 at the same), on top of the already existing pressure from COVID, may contribute to an increasing strain on our healthcare system; therefore, preparation is of the utmost priority.
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for two important reasons:
protection from the previous vaccination lessens over time, and
the circulating influenza viruses can change and the strains in the vaccine
usually change each year in response to the circulating virus pattern.
Flu vaccinations are free for:
If you're not eligible for a free flu vaccination, these usually cost $25-$45.
You can get your flu vaccine through your GP, usual healthcare provider or local pharmacy.
From 1 April 2023, locations that offer the 2023 flu vaccine in Nelson Marlborough will take appointment bookings through Book My Vaccine.
It is safe to receive your flu vaccination at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccine/booster - select this option on Book My Vaccine when you go to book.
Ministry of Health numbers show COVID-19 is still very much circulating in our communities.
Boosters provide an extra layer of protection to your previous vaccination and keep your immunity levels high. The bivalent booster is now being used in New Zealand and works by having two components (strains) of the virus, some of the original virus strain and some of the omicron variant to provide broad protection against COVID-19.
People now eligible are those:
A project to provide a relaxing and diverting environment has been completed in Nelson's Paediatric and Maternity Wards - Wairau Hospital is next!
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