Sometimes you, your whānau or our doctors and nurses may be worried that your blood pressure is a bit high. Your blood pressure can vary throughout the day and night. We are able to fit a small cuff on your arm and you carry a small device in a bag to measure your blood pressure at different times throughout the day and night. This can help guide us in the best course of treatment for you.

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.

New Zealand's cervical screening programme is for all women aged 25-69 years, and aims to prevent cervical cancer. Having a cervical smear involves a small plastic speculum being inserted into your vagina, and a small sample of the cells of your cervix (which sits at the top of your vagina) removed with a small brush. Most women find this a painless procedure. The test looks for cells that might later develop into cancer cells. You are very welcome to bring a support person with you.

Videos about the cervical screening programme are available on the Health Navigator website. 

This is an injection to help protect you, your whānau and the wider community against COVID-19. Find out more at Unite Against COVID-19.

There is no fee for COVID-19 vaccination. 

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/

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.

A Well Child health check is usually done when your child is four years old, and often done at the same time as their pre-school immunisations. It covers all aspects of your child's health and development.

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.