If your doctor has tested you and found that your vitamin B12 levels are low, they may recommend treatment with B12 injections. These may not be required for everyone with a low B12 level, so it is important that this is discussed with your doctor or nurse before booking for your first injection.

The B4 School Check is a FREE health and development check for your 4-year-old. This assessment aims to identify any health, behaviour, social or developmental concerns which could affect your child’s success at school. Please contact reception to book an appointment with a nurse.

If you are planning to get pregnant, or struggling to get pregnant, we can discuss all issues with you and plan what the next steps will be.

Family planning services are limited at Waihi Beach Medical Centre. 

During a consultation you can discuss any general medical or injury related problem you may be experiencing. 

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Screening

From 12 September 2023, HPV screening will be introduced as the primary test as part of the NZ National Cervical Screening Programme

most people can choose how their test is done. The options are:

1. A self-test swab sample taken from the vagina (not the cervix) which is tested for HPV
2. A clinician-taken vaginal swab sample which is tested for HPV, or 
3. A clinician-taken cell sample from the cervix, previously referred to as a smear test, which is tested for HPV. This option also allows for a cytology test to be done if HPV is detected without needing to return for a further test.

Self-testing is not appropriate for everyone (for example, people who have symptoms or require a co-test for follow up after treatment). A self-taken vaginal swab is just as good as a clinician-taken sample for detecting HPV. 

Link to more information: https://www.timetoscreen.nz/cervical-screening/

Immunisations are usually injections given to help protect people against harmful infections, which may cause serious complications. It uses the body's natural defense system (the immune system) to build up resistance to specific infections. Common side effects are mild redness and pain at the site of the injection, which may be associated with a mildly high temperature. More serious reactions are very rare.

Liquid nitrogen (also known as cryotherapy or freezing treatment) is a very cold liquid that is either sprayed or applied directly to a skin lesion. It freezes the skin lesion and then thaws - this helps destroy it. It can be used to treat many small skin lesions, such as warts, skin tags and some early skin cancer lesions. Some people find it a little uncomfortable, but no anaesthetic is required. Treatment takes 1-2 minutes, and is usually applied over 2-3 cycles. You may notice some crusting or, rarely, blistering after the treatment.

During a men's health check we discuss things related specifically to men's health, such as prostate screening and sexual health, as well as things covered in a general check up.

If you are pregnant and are unsure of the next steps please make appointment with your GP. We are able to offer free maternity care up until you are 13 weeks pregnant.

• We can help explain things that are good, or not so good, for you during pregnancy and help guide you through what to expect when you're expecting.
• We can answer your questions and support you if your early pregnancy doesn't go as planned.
• If you didn't plan on getting pregnant we can talk through your options and support you with any decision you make.
• If you are planning to get pregnant or facing challenges with getting pregnant, then we can offer help, advice and support through that journey. 

If you are well but would like a general check on your health then it is good to come and discuss this with a GP. Areas that are often covered include risks of heart attack or stroke in the future, general lifestyle advice, general mental health, family history of specific medical conditions, and preventative screening such as prostate testing, cervical smears and mammograms.

You can book a sexual health check to discuss any concerns regarding sexual health, symptoms or possible exposure to symptoms. We are here for full, frank, open and confidential discussions and testing.

If you are worried about any lumps, bumps, moles or skin lesions come and get it checked with one of our doctors or specially trained nurses.

If you smoke, or vape with nicotine, and feel that the time is right for you to try and quit we are here to help you. There are many different options available to help you stop smoking. Please feel free to book an appointment with a doctor or one of our trained nurses to give you help and advice.

If you require a referral to a specialist, or would like to request one, we will talk through your health concerns and the referral options available to you.

We can provide general advice about which travel immunisations you may need for a trip abroad. Please book an appointment separately from any other health advice, as we need to dedicate time to discuss where you are going and what may be required. It is also important to book your appointment several months in advance of your trip, to ensure there is enough time to give you all required immunisations. If you have a complex travel plan it may be better for you to book with a specific travel clinic for more details and advice.

Note: Yellow fever vaccination is not offered at Waihi Beach Medical Centre.

During a women's health check we discuss things related specifically to women's health, such as period problems, sexual health, contraception, cervical smears and mammograms.