August health & wellbeing update

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Aug 7
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Farewell to our beloved nurse Jan van Zuilen

After more than two decades of dedicated service, Greenhithe Medical Centre bids a heartfelt farewell to our cherished nurse, Jan van Zuilen. Jan has been a pillar of compassion and care in our community, touching the lives of countless families with her warmth, professionalism, and kindness. As she embarks on a new journey, we feel both sadness at her departure and immense gratitude for the legacy she leaves behind.

To celebrate Jan and give patients a chance to personally send their well wishes, we invite you to join us at the practice on Tuesday, 2 September between 3pm and 5pm. Let’s give Greenhithe’s favourite nurse the send-off she truly deserves.

Updated fees

We wanted to let you know of some recent changes at Greenhithe Medical Centre regarding the fees for different services. With the rising costs of goods and services, we have had to review our fees to ensure we can continue to offer the best health and wellbeing services you, our patients and community.

From Tuesday 12 August 2025, the following fees for standard appointments will apply:

14-17 years - now $52.00
18+ years - now $67.00
18+ years with CSC - now $20.00
65+ years - now $62.00.

If you are unsure what you may be charged for your next appointment or service, give our friendly reception team a call on 09 413 8562.

Thank you for your understanding, and please remember, if finance is an issue, please have a quiet word with our practice manager.

Thinking of becoming smokefree?

Thinking about stopping smoking? That’s great. It’s good for your health, your wallet, and your family. But most importantly, it’s great for you.

Ready Steady Quit offers FREE smoking cessation support for those living in the Auckland and Waitematā Districts. The programme involves check-ins with your Kaiwhakamahere Auahi Kore - Smokefree Practitioner, free stop-smoking support tools, and you'll receive incentives to keep you motivated. Find out more about Ready Steady Quit's services on their website.

If you, or someone you know may benefit from this service, you can sign up or refer a friend here.

Staying well this winter

Feeling the chill? Winter can take a toll on our health, but small changes can make a big difference. Whether it’s warming your home, boosting your immunity or looking after your mental wellbeing, we’ve got practical tips to help you and your whānau stay well this season. Browse winter wellbeing tips here.

Happy August!

We appreciate your understanding through these changes, and your kindness to our team who are working hard to provide the best service to our patients and community.

As usual, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our reception team on 09 413 8562.

Ngā mihi,The Greenhithe Medical Centre Team