"Ma iti ma rahi ra rapa te whai | Together we will achieve"
Directory of Services
The landscape of healthcare in Whanganui is complex and diverse. This list is to help patients identify services that meet their needs. Click on the title to see more detailed information.
What: A health check for 4yo's to make sure they are ready for school. Happens at 4yo to give time for any follow up appointments before they start school at 5yo.
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General Practices - Usual open hours
Whanganui Regional Health Network - Drop in Clinic 9-5 every Tuesday ‼ No Appointments necessary. Child Health Checks, B4 School Checks, Vaccinations. Any other time, Appointments can be organised by contacting us on 0800 775 001 or by Txt on 021 242 5055
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If you're at higher risk due to family history, talk to your doctor about regular check-ups or referrals. Be vigilant for symptoms like bleeding, changes in bowel habits, and abdominal issues. Don't wait; see your GP promptly for assessment and peace of mind.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - Get your free bowel screening every two years if you're 60-74. Early detection saves lives. If you haven't received your kit, contact your GP or call WRHN outreach services at 0800 775 001 (option 3). For assistance, email info@bowelscreening.health.nz.
What: Battling breast cancer is a significant concern for Kiwi women. Early detection through regular mammograms is crucial for saving lives.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - You can read all about the programme, risks and benefits and how to register on the Time to Screen website. Or phone BreastScreen Aotearoa on 0800 270 200.
Cardiac Rehabilitation (Heart Recovery)
What: for people who have had a heart event, procedure or diagnosed heart condition. Cardiac rehabilitation provides you and your family with education, information, physical activity and social support, helping you make essential changes to your lifestyle so you can return to as normal a life as possible.
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General Practices - GP's can refer
Whanganui Regional Health Network - Contact either Clinical Nurse 027 272 5605, or Exercise Consultant 027 264 9914 to discuss the suitability of this 4 week programme.
What: Regular cervical screening is your best defence against cervical cancer. The National screening programme is for all women aged between 25yrs till 69yrs. It’s quick and easy and might just save a life!
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General Practice - Usual Hours
Family Planning Clinics
Sexual Health Services
Whanganui Regional Health Network - To book, call Manaaki Te Whanau services 0800 775 001 option 2
What: focus on providing quality education, information, reviewing and managing medications with best practice prescribing. Helps to ensure your medications are working the best for you, especially for people on multiple medications.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - Referrals can be made by a whānau member and you can make a self-referral. Just call Whanganui Regional Health Network on 06 348 0109.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
What: CST is a well-established psychological therapy for people living with dementia/mate wareware.
It is a stimulating and enjoyable form of group therapy which has been shown to make a real difference for people living with dementia/mate wareware.
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General Practices - People wishing to enrol in CST will require a diagnosis for dementia/mate wareware, and will then be referred to the Whanganui Regional Health Network for the programme on site.
Whanganui Regional Health Network - Programme being run on site. Just call Tori Bensemann (Occupational Therapist) on 027 2580858 Or alternatively, please ask your doctor to send an enrolment form to cstreferrals@toribtherapy.co.nz
What: Our Community Connectors work with our community to provide assistance and offer direct support connection with the right people, places and organisations who work collectively to ensure whānau live happier and healthier lives.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - Our Community Connectors are based at the WRHN office with access to their services done via a health professional, an MSD caseworker or self-referral by simply contacting them directly.
What: We provide access to a Community Dietitian who offers a free service by referral for children and adults to improve nutrition.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - Referrals can be made via a GP or practice nurse or other primary health providers.
What: A Fracture Liaison Service Team (often called an FLS) helps people, who are over 50 years of age, who have broken a bone due to a bump, fall, or stumble from a standing height. These injuries are called ‘low trauma’ or ‘fragility’ fractures.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - Referrals are accepted from any health professional, email or phone fractureliaisonwgi@wamc.org.nz, 063480109 ext 763
What: If you or a whanau member are having trouble getting your gout under control we have some support in place to help.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - You can access the Whanganui Gout STOP Programme by talking to your health provider or your local pharmacist. If you would like to know more contact our local Gout kaiawhina on 0800 GOUT STOP or 027 264 9914, or email mtua@wrhn.org.nz
What: We are committed to supporting whānau to be able to live in dry healthy homes because living in a warm dry home can help to improve the overall health outcomes for whānau!
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Whanganui Regional Health Network -
To be eligible, whanau must reside in the Whanganui region, one household member must be a NZ permanent resident or citizen and the whanau must be low-income( we can determine this if they’re uncertain). Our team can assist you towards getting the support you need. If you would to talk to someone please contact our team at reception@wrhn.org.nz
What: Immunisation is an important part of child growth and development. We aim at improving the health and wellbeing of children/tamariki by increasing scheduled vaccine coverage rates toward the national targets of 95% fully vaccinated by eight months and two years of age.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - We offer both immunisation coordination and an outreach service. This service is available to everyone in the Whanganui community and can be accessed by calling the team on 0800 775 001. Drop in Clinic 9-5 every Tuesday, No Appointments necessary
What: Our pregnancy and parenting service offers support and provides advice to expectant parents. It also provides parents in need with support to ensure a healthy start for their family.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - We offer...
6 Week transition to parenthood classes (provide expectant parents with the tools and knowledge to prepare for their journey towards parenthood) - Also available as Weekend Classes (2 days per month) for those whom weekdays are busy.
Hapu Mama Day (Our hapū māmā day is a full-day haputanga wānanga that has been designed to take hapū māmā and their whānau on a Te Ao Māori journey towards parenthood.)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Breathe Easy)
What: COPD is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory diseases which include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma and pulmonary fibrosis.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network - Enrol via our website - We offer...
FREE 6 Week Programme - The Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Self Care Awareness Programme is free. It is run weekly for 6 weeks and you can start anytime. Weekly sessions include 2 exercise sessions designed specifically for COPD patients. Followed by education, advice and weekly phone calls.
For more information about attending a pulmonary rehabilitation programme please speak to your health provider or call one of these numbers, Clinical Nurse 027 272 5605, Exercise Consultant 027 264 9914
What: Our organisation supports general practice and has also partnered with a number of other organisations to create Ngā Taura Tūhono Stop Smoking Service; a free service that combines the strengths of existing stop smoking services in our region with the collective aim to work together to support the community to become smokefree.
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Ngā Taura Tūhono - The Quit Clinic - 49 Ingestre St Whanganui
Ruapehu Health – 38 Seddon St, Raetihi
Taihape Health – 3 Hospital Rd, Taihape
Te Oranganui Trust - Terrace House, 133 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui
What: Health Improvement Practitioners (HIP) and Health Coaches can be found in most general practices. This wellbeing offers support to help patient reach their goals or overcome their challenges. There is no criteria to access the service for enrolled patients, referrals can be either self-made or by a clinician and are free of charge.
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Whanganui Regional Health Network & General Practices - You can find HIPs and Health Coaches in most General Practices, or you can call the Wellbeing Programme Lead at WRHN for more information on 06 348 0109..