Albany Street Medical Centre

OTAGO ANNIVERSARY DAY HOURS

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Otago Anniversary Day, Monday the 25th March 2024

WE WILL REOPEN Tuesday the 26th March 2024
at 8.30 am.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors
Open every day from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Phone: 479 2900.
18 Filleul Street, Dunedin

For Nurse Advice ring
Health Line on 0800 611 116

Call 111 for Emergency Services, this is also a free call from all cell phones

WAITANGI DAY

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Waitangi Day, Tuesday, 6th February 2024

WE WILL REOPEN Wednesday, 7th February 2024
at 8.30 am.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors
Open every day from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Phone: 479 2900.
18 Filleul Street, Dunedin

For Nurse Advice ring
Health Line on 0800 611 116

Call 111 for Emergency Services, this is also a free call from all cell phones

CHRISTMAS HOURS
ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Christmas Day, Monday the 25th December 2023 and Boxing Day, Tuesday the 26th December 2023.
WE WILL REOPEN Wednesday 27th December 2023
at 8.30 am.
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NEW YEAR HOURS
ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
New Years Day, 1st January 2024 and the 2nd January 2024
WE WILL REOPEN Wednesday 3rd January 2024
at 8.30 am.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors on 4792900
OR at 18 Filleul Street OR
Phone Healthline on 0800 611 116

LABOUR DAY HOURS

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Labour Day, Monday 23rd October 2023

WE WILL REOPEN Tuesday the 24th October 2023
at 8.30 am.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors
Open every day from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Phone: 479 2900.
18 Filleul Street, Dunedin

For Nurse Advice ring
Health Line on 0800 611 116

Call 111 for Emergency Services, this is also a free call from all cell phones

Albany Street Medical Centre updated their info in the about section.

Albany Street Medical Centre would like to welcome Jo Sinclair to the team. Jo is our new Health Improvement Practitioner (“HIP”).
Jo is available to work with you to help manage your health, by talking over issues, working through blocks and developing goals. You leave an appointment with a plan to make changes to your health and well-being.
This service is free to all patients enrolled with Albany Street Medical Centre and is available to patients of all ages.
Each appointment is for up to 30 minutes. Some patients may get the help they need following a single visit but you may return at any time to talk through your issues and to develop new skills or goals.
If you are unsure if an appointment with Jo is right for you, please discuss this with your Doctor. Alternatively, you can make an appointment (either in person or telephone appointment) by phoning reception on 477 8812 (extn 1).

MATARIKI HOURS

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Friday the 14th July 2023

WE WILL REOPEN Monday the 17th July 2023
at 8.30 am.

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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors on 4792900
OR at 18 Filleul Street OR
Phone Healthline on 0800 611 116

KINGS BIRTHDAY HOURS

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Kings Birthday, Monday the 5th June 2023

WE WILL REOPEN Tuesday the 6th June 2023
at 8.30 am.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors
Open every day from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Phone: 479 2900.
18 Filleul Street, Dunedin

For Nurse Advice ring
Health Line on 0800 611 116

Call 111 for Emergency Services, this is also a free call from all cell phones

ANZAC DAY HOURS

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Anzac Day, Tuesday the 25th April 2023

WE WILL REOPEN Wednesday 26th April 2023
at 8.30 am.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors
Open every day from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Phone: 479 2900.
18 Filleul Street, Dunedin

For Nurse Advice ring
Health Line on 0800 611 116

Call 111 for Emergency Services, this is also a free call from all cell phones

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED ON

FRIDAY THE 7TH APRIL 2023
(GOOD FRIDAY)
AND
MONDAY THE 10TH APRIL 2023
(EASTER MONDAY)

WE WILL REOPEN ON
TUESDAY THE 11TH APRIL 2023
AT 8.30 AM.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT DUNEDIN URGENT DOCTORS ON 4792900 OR AT 18 FILLEUL STREET.
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ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED ON

MONDAY THE 20TH MARCH 2023
(OTAGO ANNIVERSARY DAY)

WE WILL REOPEN ON
TUESDAY THE 21ST MARCH 2023
AT 8.30 AM.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT DUNEDIN URGENT DOCTORS ON 4792900 OR AT 18 FILLEUL STREET.
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CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR COVID VACCINATIONS
If you are unsure whether you are up to date on your COVID Vaccinations, please click the below link to find out.

COVID-19 vaccine boosters Boosters provide an extra layer of protection to your previous vaccination and keep your immunity stronger for longer.

BEXSERO – VACCINATION FOR MENINGOCOCCAL B
Bexsero will be funded on the National Immunisation Schedule from the 1st March 2023 to help protect New Zealanders against Meningococcal B Disease.
The following groups will be eligible for a funded BEXSERO Vaccine:
• Children up to 12 months of age (inclusive). BEXSERO is also funded as part of a catch-up programme for children under 5 years of age until 31 August 2025.
• Individuals aged 13 to 25 years who are entering into or in their first year of specified close-living situations, including boarding school and university halls of residence. A Catch-up programme will also be funded for adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 25 years who are currently in close-living, from 1 March 2023 to 28 February 2024.
If you fall into one of these categories and would like you or your child vaccinated, please ring reception on 477 8812 (extn 1) to book an appointment.

WHO CAN GET ANTIVIRALS?
People with a high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are eligible for treatment with COVID-19 antiviral medicines. These medicines reduce the amount of virus in your body, so you do not get as sick and you are less likely to go to hospital.
You can get free antiviral medicines if you:
• have COVID-19 and symptoms or you are a Household Contact and have symptoms, and
• became sick within the last 5 days, and
• are eligible for the medicine.

Eligible people include:
• Māori or Pacific people aged 50 or over
• everyone aged 65 or over
• anyone aged 50 or over with fewer than 2 COVID-19 vaccinations
• anyone with a severely weakened immune system
• anyone with Down syndrome
• anyone with sickle cell disease
• anyone who has previously been in critical high dependency hospital care from COVID-19
• anyone with 3 or more high-risk medical conditions.

HOW TO GET ANTIVIRALS FOR COVID-19 INFECTION?
There are 2 ways to get antivirals:
• Ask your doctor or nurse practitioner for a prescription.
• Ask your pharmacist. Many pharmacies can give you antiviral medicines without a prescription, after a health check by phone.

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION TO GET ANTIVIRALS?
You may not need a prescription as some pharmacies can give free COVID-19 antiviral medicines without a prescription to people who are eligible. There are 19 pharmacies in Dunedin and Otago who are able to prescribe antivirals directly. Further details are on the Healthpoint website https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/pharmacy/dunedin-south-otago/?serviceArea=im%3A4c6d7c33-f590-4f65-8290-fe9019c3ea72. The pharmacies are:

Bates Pharmacy – Balclutha – Phone (03) 418 1369
OPEN 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Alternate Saturdays and closed on Sundays

Urgent Pharmacy Dunedin – Phone 477 6344
OPEN 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Monday to Sunday

Unichem Grays Pharmacy – Balclutha – (03) 418 1359
OPEN 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

Larson's Pharmacy – Phone 488 2419
OPEN 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Countdown Pharmacy Dunedin Central – 470 1324
OPEN 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Unichem Mornington Pharmacy – Phone 453 6150
OPEN 9:00 AM to 5:45 PM.

Antidote Meridian – Phone 477 9953
OPEN 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

PillDrop Pharmacy – Phone (09) 276 9090
OPEN 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

McNaughton's Pharmacy – Phone 455 1680
OPEN 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Mosgiel Health Centre Pharmacy – Phone 489 7722
OPEN 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Balmac Pharmacy – Phone 476 2678
OPEN 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Anderson's Exchange Pharmacy – Phone 477 8247
OPEN 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Highland Pharmacy Depot – Lawrence – Phone (03) 485 1005
OPEN 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Antidote Gardens – Phone 473 8248
OPEN 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Roslyn Pharmacy – Phone 477 9793
OPEN 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Brockville Pharmacy – Phone 476 2471
OPEN 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Unichem Knox Pharmacy – Phone 477 0635
OPEN 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Antidote Macandrew – Phone 455 5571
OPEN 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

ZOOM Pharmacy – Phone 0508 966 622
OPEN 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

CHRISTMAS HOURS
ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Christmas Day, observed on Tuesday the 27th December 2022; and
Boxing Day, Monday the 26th December 2022
WE WILL REOPEN Wednesday 28th December 2022
at 8.30 am.
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NEW YEAR HOURS
ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
New Years Day, observed on the 2nd and 3rd January 2023
WE WILL REOPEN Wednesday 4th January 2023
at 8.30 am.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors on 4792900
OR at 18 Filleul Street OR
Phone Healthline on 0800 611 116

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED ON

MONDAY THE 24TH OCTOBER 2022
FOR LABOUR DAY

WE WILL REOPEN ON
TUESDAY THE 25th OCTOBER 2022
AT 8.30 AM.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT DUNEDIN URGENT DOCTORS ON 4792900 OR AT 18 FILLEUL STREET.
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FOR NURSE ADVICE, PLEASE PHONE HEALTHLINE ON
0800 611 116.

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED ON

MONDAY THE 26TH SEPTEMBER 2022 FOR
QUEEN ELIZABETH II MEMORIAL DAY

WE WILL REOPEN ON
TUESDAY THE 27th SEPTEMBER 2022
AT 8.30 AM.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT DUNEDIN URGENT DOCTORS ON 479 2900 OR AT 18 FILLEUL STREET.
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FOR NURSE ADVICE, PLEASE PHONE
HEALTHLINE ON 0800 611 116.

How to Report your RAT Test through My COVID Record
https://youtu.be/K5FGSpB7x0k

How to report a rapid antigen test (RAT) in My Covid Record You can use My Covid Record to report a rapid antigen test (RAT) for yourself or for someone else.After you log in, the button to report a RAT can be found a...

Free flu vaccinations now include 3-12 year olds

From the 1 July 2022 free flu vaccinations will be extended to:
• Children aged 3-12 years
• People with serious mental health or addiction needs.

Free flu shots are already available for a large group of people including:
• pregnant people
• over 65s
• Māori or Pasifika aged 55+
• People with underlying health conditions

If you fall into one of these categories and would like a free flu vaccination, please ring reception on 477 8812 (extn 1) to book an appointment.

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED ON

FRIDAY THE 24th JUNE 2022
MATARIKI WEEKEND

WE WILL REOPEN ON
MONDAY THE 27th JUNE 2022
AT 8.30 AM.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT DUNEDIN URGENT DOCTORS ON 4792900 OR AT 18 FILLEUL STREET.
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FOR NURSE ADVICE, PLEASE PHONE HEALTHLINE ON 0800 611 116.

ANZAC DAY HOURS

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Anzac Day, Monday the 25th April 2022

WE WILL REOPEN Tuesday 26th April 2022 at 8.30 am.

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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors on 4792900 to book an appointment.

EASTER HOURS

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Good Friday, 15th April 2022; and
Easter Monday, 18th April 2022

WE WILL REOPEN Tuesday 19th April 2022 at 8.30 am.

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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors on 4792900 to book an appointment.

RED TRAFFIC LIGHT – PHASE THREE
Now that we are in Phase Three, there are changes to the definition of a contact. You may be unsure of what this means and when you need to contact us for testing. We have attached a graph to help you with this.
If you require a COVID test, please contact reception on 477 8812 (extension 1) to arrange an appointment.
https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/social-media/UAC_what-type-of-contact-are-you.png

covid19.govt.nz

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE UNDER RED TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM:
To keep everyone safe, we are once again changing the way we operate, as instructed by the Ministry of Health. Please DO NOT turn up at the Medical Centre without having spoken to one of our team on the phone first. Call 477 8812 (extn 1) between 8.30 am to 5.00 pm (weekdays).

We are still required to continue to ask you questions about your current health status and your vaccination status. Screening continues to be the best way to avoid spread of Covid-19 and this is so we can assess your risk to staff and other patients and plan when your appointment should be scheduled. If you require a support person with you, please advise reception as these questions will also apply to them.

Our guidelines suggest that face to face appointment times should be kept to 15 minutes.

OMICRON SYMPTOMS:
The five most common Omicron symptoms are:
• Runny Nose,
• Headache,
• Fatigue,
• Sneezing and
• Sore throat.

But remember the following were also reported in previous strains but are less common in Omicron

• Loss of smell and taste,
• Fever,
• Nausea (vomiting and/or diarrhoea)
• Shortness of Breath
• Cough
• Nasal Congestion

APPOINTMENTS:
We encourage all patients who do not require a physical examination to be seen via telephone or video consults These consultations will be charged at your normal consultation charge. Please phone reception to book these appointments as you are no longer able to book appointments through Manage My Health (MMH).

PLEASE NOTE: if you require a face to face appointment, masks MUST be worn prior to entering our building and during your appointment time. The mask must be either an N95 or surgical mask. If you only have a material mask, a surgical mask will be provided for you to wear on top of your material mask.


WAITING ROOM:
We still want to minimise the number of patients waiting in our waiting room so if you have an appointment with us, please ensure only you attend that appointment. We understand there will be cases where a support person is required or a parent needs to attend for a child’s appointment but we would appreciate it if the majority of patients attend by themselves.

Please do not come early for your appointment, keep as close to your appointment time as possible. This will help us to reduce the number of patients in our waiting room at any one time.

PRESCRIPTIONS:
For repeat prescriptions please use MMH, if you are registered on it, otherwise phone reception. We encourage all patients to register with MMH. Through MMH, you will be able to order repeat prescriptions and contact your GP to arrange a virtual consult.

Our prescription charges are:
Request made via Manage My Health - $15.00
Request made via Telephone - $20.00
Urgent/Same Day - $25.00
If you would like to register with MangeMyHealth, please contact reception on 477 8812 (extn 1).

COVID-19 TESTING:
As per the Government recommendations, cold and flu-like symptoms should be tested for COVID-19.

Albany Street Medical Centre is offering this service to all patients.
Please phone reception on 477 8812 (extn 1) to arrange an appointment for testing.

Alternatively, walk in/drive through testing is available at the following sites:

Dunedin COVID Community Testing Centre
Drive Through/Walk In – No Appointment Required
11.00 am to 7.00 pm, seven days a week
5 Malcolm Street
DUNEDIN

Te Kaika Testing Centre
Drive Through/Walk In – No Appointment Required
9.00 am to 4.00 pm, seven days a week
Victoria Road (car park next to the ice rink)
DUNEDIN


DUNEDIN URGENT DOCTORS
Under the Red Light setting Dunedin Urgent Doctors will not be accepting walk in appointments. If you require an appointment, please phone 479 2900 and you will be given an appointment or a phone consultation. Dunedin Urgent Doctors is open from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm every day.

FACE MASKS:
Face masks are one of the key weapons in the fight against Omicron and knowing how to fit your N95 or surgical mask is vital to maximising your protection.
The three most important things to consider are filtration, fit, and comfort.
Filtration is about finding the mask which blocks the virus the best – ideally an N95/P2 and if not one of those, a surgical mask. It needs to be comfortable, otherwise you won't wear it.
When you’re thinking about fit, you want to make sure the mask has a tight seal against your face. There is a link below where Auckland GP Sandhya Ramanathan explains how to get the best fit.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/127581228/covid19-gp-shows-how-to-fit-your-n95-and-surgical-mask-at-home

Covid-19: GP shows how to fit your N95 and surgical mask at home A simple knot and tuck could make your surgical mask far more effective against Omicron - an Auckland GP shows you how.

CHRISTMAS HOURS
ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
Christmas Day, observed on Monday the 27th December 2021; and
Boxing Day, observed on Tuesday the 28th December 2021
WE WILL REOPEN Wednesday 29th December at 8.30 am.
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NEW YEAR HOURS
ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED
New Years Day, observed on the 3rd January 2022; and
4th January 2022
WE WILL REOPEN Wednesday 5th January 2022
at 8.30 am.
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FOR AFTER HOURS CARE PLEASE CONTACT:
Dunedin Urgent Doctors on 4792900
OR at 18 Filleul Street

UPDATE
As you will be aware, the Government has announced a new COVID-19 Protection Framework which will adopt a “traffic-light” approach to managing COVID-19.
We would like to stress that all patients are welcome at Albany Street Medical Centre. We will not be refusing to treat any patients who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. Under the Code of Health and Disability Service Consumers’ Rights, patients have the right to freedom from discrimination, to be treated with respect, and the right to services of an appropriate standard.
However, we are required to continue to ask you questions about your current health status and we will now also ask you about your vaccination status. Screening continues to be the best way to avoid spread of Covid-19 and this is so we can assess your risk to staff and other patients and plan when your appointment should be scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding.

ASTRAZENECA is now available.
If you are unvaccinated and have been waiting for an alternative to Pfizer, you can now book an appointment through Book My Vaccine – https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz.
However, if you have already received one dose of the Pfizer vaccine and wish to receive AstraZeneca for your second dose, you will need to make an appointment with your GP as you will need to provide paperwork to the vaccinator. Meridian Mall Mass Vaccination Centre is administering all AstraZeneca vaccines.


VACCINE PASSPORTS
From Friday 3 December you may need to use My Vaccine Passport to enter events and venues as required by the traffic light system.
You may need to show it in a range of public settings. These could include:
• events
• hospitality
• close-proximity businesses, such as hairdressers and gyms
• sport
• faith-based gatherings.

If you are having trouble accessing your vaccine passport and require assistance you can either:
• Phone 0800 222 478 between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm. 7 days a week; or
• Pharmacies that are providing COVID-19 vaccinations can also help you request and print a pass or certificate. If possible, please bring your NHI number and a form of identification when you pop in.

Book My Vaccine | Ministry of Health NZ Book your COVID-19 vaccination online today.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME NURSE TO JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a busy Medical Centre providing care to a varied population of all ages

About the Role
Albany Street Medical Centre is a midsized, central city practice and if you are passionate about quality patient care in a positive, close-knit team environment, we are keen to hear from you.

We are seeking a Part-time Experienced Practice Nurse who enjoys working with people and is ready to meet all of the challenges as general practice develops in the future.

We envisage the successful applicant would work 20 hours per week and it is essential that they are available to work full time to cover holidays and sickness.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and be fully vaccinated for COVID19.

Interested applicants should send their CV to [email protected] or to Albany Street Medical Centre, 29 Albany Street, Dunedin 9016

Benefits and Perks
Car park available

Skills and Experience
Current Practicing Certificate, MedTech Experience, Vaccinators Certificate essential and Cervical Screening and IV cannulation an advantage

ALBANY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE UNDER LEVEL FOUR:
To keep everyone safe, we are once again changing the way we operate, as instructed by the Ministry of Health. Please DO NOT turn up at the medical centre without having spoken to one of our team on the phone first. Call 477 8812 (extn 1) between 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

APPOINTMENTS
We are now consulting via telephone for all our patients who do not require a physical examination. These consultations will be charged at your normal consultation charge. Once again, please phone reception to book these appointments as you are no longer able to book appointments through Manage My Health (MMH).
PLEASE NOTE: if you require a face to face appointment, masks MUST be worn prior to entering our building and during your appointment time.
For prescriptions use MMH, if you are registered on it, otherwise phone reception.
As you can imagine we have been inundated with calls this week. All prescriptions will be faxed to pharmacies. NO pickup scripts will be available from the medical centre so have a pharmacy in mind when you phone with the prescription request or MMH request. Albany Street Pharmacy will remain open during this isolation period.

COVID VACCINATION CLINIC:
We will be running these clinics on Wednesdays 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. If you are in Groups 1, 2, 3 or 30 years & older, book now!
Book both your doses here: https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/
or phone 0800 28 29 26
Appointments are essential. No walk-ins.

Please keep safe and follow the Government Guidelines in relation to COVID-19. They are there for all our safety.

The team at Albany Street Medical Centre.

Book My Vaccine | Ministry of Health NZ Book your COVID-19 vaccination online today, or register to find out when it’s your turn.

Albany Street Medical Centre Covid Vaccination Clinic will be open on Wednesdays 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm, starting Wednesday the 18th August 2021
If you are in Groups 1, 2, 3 or 55 years & older, book now!
Book both your doses here: https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/
or phone 0800 28 29 26
Appointments are essential. No walk-ins.

Book My Vaccine | Ministry of Health NZ Book your COVID-19 vaccination online today, or register to find out when it’s your turn.