Newtown Medical CentreCervical screening is completed by your Doctor or our Nurse Practitioner Leah Gordon. All people who have cervical smears are part of The National Cervical Screening Programme, unless they specifically state that they do not want to be. We recommend that all persons stay within the programme due to the following benefits: – Availability […]
Wellington SCL has received strike notices from the APEX union for the following dates: Thursday 24th August, Friday 25th August, Monday 28th August, and Tuesday 29th August. Please note that the Hutt, Wairarapa, and Kenepuru hospital laboratory operations remain unaffected by this strike. Patients should visit www.wellingtonscl.co.nz for updates on collection centre closures and expect […]
Dear Patients and Community Members, As of midnight Monday 15th August the government’s mask mandate has been lifted. While the mandate has been removed, we encourage you to continue wearing masks when visiting Newtown Medical Centre, especially if you have a runny nose or cough. We will continue to provide masks for those who need […]
The Wellington Menopause Clinic is a specialised service offered at Newtown Medical Centre. Designed to address the unique needs of women experiencing menopause, our clinic aims to provide comprehensive care and support during this important life transition. Led by a team of experienced healthcare professionals, the Wellington Menopause Clinic offers personalised consultations, evidence-based treatments, and […]
Due to the upcoming strike action of laboratory and collection centre staff at SCL laboratories, some of their community blood collection services will be closed on Friday 28th July. There will be delays to services for patients, referrers, and members of the community. Please consider delaying your visit to a collection centre only if safe […]
What is World Hepatitis Day? World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In 2023 the theme is ‘We’re not waiting. On World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, we call […]