Screening for Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand. The earlier it is detected, the more…
WHAT TO DO WITH SORE THROATS AND TONSILLITIS…
Lots of people know that sore throats and tonsillitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria – Commonly Streptococcus or…
Welcome Richard
Richard van Gelder-Horgan is Wakefield’s newest GP at the practice. Originally from Christchurch, Richard did most of his schooling in Rotorua. He is an…
Are you eligible for a free Shingles Vaccine?
You are entitled to a FREE vaccine against Shingles if you are between 65 and 80 years of age. From…
Reversing Pre-Diabetes
What is Pre-Diabetes? Pre-diabetes or glucose intolerance occurs when you have more sugar in your blood than normal, but not…
Farewell to Pete McKenzie
If you are a patient of Pete's you should have received a letter letting you know that he is retiring…
Tapawera GP and Nurse Clinic
We have been able to obtain some funding to help run the Tapawera GP and Nurse Clinics for another year –…
Simple and Effective Breathing Exercises
At times of illness, worry, fatigue or when you have a lot going on, it is especially important to take…
Skin Cancer – the most common cancer in New Zealand
Summer is coming and while I don’t want to spoil the fun I would like to remind people about skin…
What should we be eating?
…Sounds like such a simple question but is now so complicated and controversial. In the 1970’s when the ‘Healthy Food…