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Cervical Smear

Navigating Cervical Health: Your Guide to HPV Self-Screening in New Zealand

Lucy Hall By: November 10, 2023

Cervical screening has changed in New Zealand. An easier ‘self-test’ has been introduced to make your screenings quicker and less ...

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Preventing Injuries | Highbrook Medical

Top Tips for preventing injuries this winter sports season

Lucy Hall By: June 7, 2023

As Kiwis, sport is in our DNA! Whether it’s rugby, football, hockey, running, swimming or everything in between, we love ...

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Dr Richard Chong Acute clinic doctor Auckland

Dr Richard Chong starts the Acute Clinic at Highbrook Medical

Lucy Hall By: March 9, 2023

When Dr Richard Chong agreed to spearhead our new Acute Clinic, we couldn’t have been more delighted. Group GM Lucy ...

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Pap Smears NZ | Highbrook Medical

Cervical Smear Tests: Why it’s time to book your screening

Lucy Hall By: March 1, 2023

Does getting a Cervical Smear seem a bit intimidating? We understand that sometimes the idea of screening is confusing, especially ...

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How to enrol with GP | Highbrook Medical Enrolment Form

How to Enrol with a GP Online (in minutes!)

Lucy Hall By: November 10, 2022

Online enrolment for a GP should be a given in 2022. Surprisingly in NZ, most doctors still use paper forms. ...

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Highbrookmed Health Hub

Highbrook Med: all your health services in one place

Lucy Hall By: October 13, 2022

The Highbrook Med health services Hub opened its doors to the business community in a South Auckland showcase in September ...

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Tips to recognise symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Lucy Hall By: September 27, 2022

A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) or Pokenga puaha is undoubtedly painful and distressing for anyone. However, left untreated, it can ...

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After hours virtual doctor service | Practice Plus Online Doctor

After hours online doctors service now live!

Lucy Hall By: August 12, 2022

Ever noticed how your family tend to need a doctor out of GP surgery hours? It’s Murphy’s Law! At Highbrook Medical, ...

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Dr Andrea Sievwright | Doctor Highbrook Medical | South Auckland

Dr Andrea Sievwright joins our Clinical GP team

Lucy Hall By: November 3, 2021

Introducing our fantastic new GP Dr Andrea Sievwright has worked as a General Practitioner in South Auckland since 2011 and ...

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