Whanganui Health Care Guide 2019/2020

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For All Emergencies: Ambulance/Fire/Police Call 111 Wanganui Fire Station Call: 06 348 0103 • Whanganui Hospital Call: 06 348 1234 Whanganui Police Call: 06 349 0600 • Whanganui Accident & Medical Clinic Call: 06 348 1300 Your Doctor............................

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Welcome to the Health Care Guide

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taying healthy is important for everybody.

Looking after your body

by exercising regularly, eating

well and getting regular sleep

and reducing stress can really improve the way you feel and think.

In this booklet you will find advice and guidelines

Jade Thai Massage ................................................... 3 What is Diabetes ....................................................... 4 Simply Hearing.......................................................... 4 Graze Out Caterers .................................................. 5 E Bikes...................................................................... 6 Physiotherapy Hand Clinic ........................................ 6 Oral Health ................................................................ 7 B4 School Checks for four year olds......................... 8 Revitalise .................................................................. 9 New Zealand Gynecological Cancer Foundation ................................................. 10 Immunise Now ........................................................ 11

Age Concern Whanganui enhancing the wellbeing of older people by providing a range of services.

If you or anyone you know needs our support please contact our office

Phone: 345 1799 164 St. Hill Street Whanganui

info@acwhanganui.org.nz

to assist you in keeping your health in check and where to find health professionals who can help when you need it.

We hope this guide will provide invaluable information for you and your families. Place it somewhere safe for future reference.

Food Allergies ......................................................... 14 Worldwise Travellers ............................................... 15 Joe Lett Mobility ..................................................... 16 Finding a GP ........................................................... 17 Naturopath/Remedial Body Therapy ....................... 19 Georgies Wigs......................................................... 20 Hearing Wanganui................................................... 20 Pregnancy Counseling Services.............................. 21 Bowen Therapy ....................................................... 21 Driving Miss Daisy................................................... 22 Sue’s Thai Massage ................................................ 22 Whanganui Optometry Group ................................. 23

Free & Confiden!al Health and Support Services For Youth 10-24 years Nurse Doctor Counsellor Youth Worker Visit us at 39 Drews Avenue, Wanganui Phone 06 348 9935

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Good circulation brings Great health benefits

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hai Body Massage/ Thai Foot Massage ‘Healthy Life Package’ from an expert massage therapist can benefit you in the following ways: 1. Improves the functioning of the blood and lymphatic circulatory systems. This helps get the blood to where it’s needed and removes toxins and other waste material from your bodies natural functions. This is why getting a massage at least twice a week is recommended.

2. Able to relieve muscle and joint pain by improving the correct functioning of soft tissue.

3. It relieved stress and creates a wholesome effect in the mind. Some of this may be attributed to the bodies release of endorphins during the massage. The Neck and Shoulders Massage is particularly effective at quickly providing relief from tension headaches and upper back pains.

4. Motivates better mobility.

If you are not in pain you are more likely to want to get up and do more.

5. Improves health condition on partial paralysis with revival and pressure point massage.

Soft tissue manipulation and joint exercise helps

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maintain condition of the affected areas and reduces muscle wastage.

6. Massage is an effective alternative way to reduce

or avoid taking pain killers, some of which can cause unpleasant side effects, which in extreme cases may require the taking of other medications to counter.

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What is Diabetes?

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iabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose is too high. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells.

TYPE 1 DIABETES

If you have type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. Your immune system attacks and destroys the cells in your pancreas that make insulin. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, although it can appear at

Simply aring Hea any age. People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day.

TYPE 2 DIABETES

If you have type 2 diabetes, your body does not make or use insulin well. You can develop type 2 diabetes at any age, even during childhood. However, this type of diabetes occurs most often in middle-aged and older people. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes.

Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems.

Although diabetes has no cure, you can take steps to manage your diabetes and stay healthy.

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eidi is proud of the personal service provided at Simply Hearing. If you are concerned about a loved one, you may have already noticed the embarrassment and loss of confidence that hearing loss can cause.

Come and talk with me. You deserve to enjoy life. My focus is on my clients and helping them to live life more confidently. I specialize in hearing aids and provide a full range of audiology services.

Simply Hearing is an independent Wanganui business. A small personal clinic with no cooperate chains. I value the ability to develop

relationships and continuity of care for you and your hearing needs. My clients are often surprised that hearing aids are more affordable than they thought. Financial assistance is available to most people.

I appreciate that hearing aids can be a big step, that’s why I offer all of my clients a trial.

This gives time to value the advantage of hearing aid use and provides comfort that their investment is beneficial.

Visit my website www.simplyhearing.co.nz for additional information and phone for an appointment to discuss your concerns.

Phone 345 9799 Heidi – Simply Hearing

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Simply Hearing is a locally owned and operated clinic.

Opening Hours 10am - 2pm Daily Room 125, Community House 60 Ridgway Street | Phone 06 281 3195

35 Dublin Street, Wanganui 4500 phone: (06) 345 9799 email: info@simplyhearing.co.nz web: simplyhearing.co.nz

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Graze Out Caterers

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ndulge in the culinary poetries inspired by good ol’ homestyle cooking, re-invented with a modern twist. Carefully chosen vegetables, that are locally sourced when available, set the basis for every meal that is prepared for you.

Gavin and Raylene Hancox founded Graze Out Caterers a few years back. It started out as a hobby and has now grown into a full time operation offering all different kinds of services to clients from all walks of life.

We have a service called Value Meals. These readymade chilled meals are delivered to your door 3 times a week ready to be

eaten. There is a summer and winter menu that run in a 4-week cycle.

You can pick from 7 scrumptious choices ranging from Crumbed Fish and lemon sauce to a delectable Beef Casserole and dumplings. There are also 5 choices of desserts to choose from that stay the same every week.

Gavin says his meals are available to anybody and everybody who needs them.

They are especially good for people who live alone and who work all day and just don’t have time to cook a tasty meal when they get home.

You just phone in or he will collect your order when he

delivers and all of the meals are fresh, not frozen.

The quality of his food is very well appreciated and he is very keen for you to sample it. Just give him a call and place an order.

ORDER DAYS

• Monday for Wednesday delivery • Friday for Monday delivery • Wednesday for Friday delivery To order your meals please phone your order.

To (06) 327 4035 email to grazeoutcaterers@xtra.co.nz Eftpos available.

AYS DELIVERY DAY

Delivery Days are as follows: • Monday • Wednesday • Friday • All meals are fresh serve chilled meals, not frozen.

Our Promise is to provide service and meals of a Very Good Quality, which are produced locally.

PRE-ORDER YOUR MEALS

Delivered Monday-Wednesday-Friday

Week No 1 Selection

Week No 2 Selection

Week No 3 Selection

Week No 4 Selection

• Roast Topside of Beef & Gravy

• Roast Pork. Roast Gravy

• Corned Beef & Mustard Sauce

• Roast Lamb. Roast Gravy

• Roast Chicken & Gravy

• Braised Lamb Chop

• Roast Chicken. Roast Gravy

• Braised Beef Steak &

• Beef Casserole & Dumplings • Fish Pie • Meat Loaf & Onion Gravy • Bacon & Cheese Macaroni • Pork Strips With Tomato Gravy

Week one cycle 22 - 28 July 19 - 25 August 16 - 22 September 14 - 20 October

• Beef Goulash • Braised Chicken & Herb Gravy

• Beef & Kidney Stew With Vegetables

Vegetables • Chicken Goulash

• Fish Cake & Tartare Sauce

• Baked Fish & Lemon Sauce

• Baked Fish With Parsley Sauce

• Macaroni Cheese

• Beef Pasty

• Savoury Sausage Roll

• Curried Sausages & Rice

• Spaghetti Milanaise

• Oriental Chicken On Rice

• Ham & Egg Quiche

• Honey Soy Pork & Rice

Week two cycle 1 - 7 July 29 July - 4 August 26 August - 1 September 23 - 29 September 21 - 27 October

Week three cycle 8 - 14 July 5 - 11 August 2 - 8 September 30 September - 6 October 28 October - 3 November

Week four cycle 15 - 21 July 12 - 18 August 9 - 15 September 7 - 13 October 4 - 10 November

All meals served with vegetables. Meals $9.50, XL Meals $11.70. Eftpos now available.

Phone: (06) 327 4035 or Mobile: 027 2066 699 | Email: grazeoutcaterers@xtra.co.nz | www.grazeoutcaterers.co.nz

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Electric Bikes as Part of a Healthy Lifestylle

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xercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and many people suffer from not exercising enough.

Either they are so busy that it is difficult to fit in a sensible fitness regime, or they may have health problems that restrict the sort of exercise that they can undertake.

Electric bikes are an ideal solution to both of these problems as they are designed to be ridden in the pedal assist mode.

Physiotherapy Hand Cllinic

Once it is understood that riding an electric bike doesn’t mean that the rider has given up having any kind of input at all, the benefits become much clearer.

Riders who are less able can build their fitness by using higher levels of assistance at the start of their health plan and gradually reduce the level of assistance as their fitness levels increase.

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e specialise in the treatment of injuries to the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand.

Our team is comprised of Juliet and Lynne who are both physiotherapists and Iike who is an occupational therapist.

We have all undertaken postgraduate training in hand therapy.

We provide hands-on treatment for a range of conditions and injuries, as well as providing exercise, advice and splints.

If you would like to speak with us or arrange an appointment, we can be contacted on (06) 3451198.

Electric Bikes – promoting healthy exercise.

The rider pedals and the motor assists. The rider can also select the amount of assistance given by the bike.

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Juliet Brodie Lynne Powley Ike Crous We specialise in the treatment of elbow, wrist and hand injuries.

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The Basics of Oral Health

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ealthy habits, including brushing and flossing, can prevent tooth decay (cavities) and gum disease. Tooth decay and gum disease can lead to pain and tooth loss.

You can prevent most problems with teeth and gums by taking these steps: • Brush your teeth 2 times a day with fluoride toothpaste.

• Floss between your teeth every day.

• Visit a dentist regularly for a check-up and cleaning.

• Cut down on sugary foods and drinks.

• Don’t smoke or chew tobacco.

• If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.

WHAT CAUSES TOOTH DECAY AND GUM DISEASE E?

Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on your teeth.

When plaque stays on your teeth too long, it can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing and flossing help get plaque off your teeth so your mouth can stay healthy.

home to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Gum disease is common and, if left untreated, may lead to bone loss around the teeth.

In some cases, it may lead to loose teeth and teeth being lost. Gum disease is

preventable. It can be treated and kept under control with regular cleaning sessions and check-ups, preventing further problems. If teeth are lost, it may be necessary to fill the gaps with bridges, dentures or implants.

Tooth decay can be painful and lead to fillings, crowns or inlays. If tooth decay is not treated, the nerve of the tooth can become infected and die, causing an abscess.

This may then need a root canal treatment or even for the tooth to be removed. It is very important that you keep up a good routine at

For an appointment call 06 345 3222

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FREE B4 School Check for 4 year olds

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he B4 School Check (B4Sc) is FREE for every four year old in New Zealand and is the last Well Child Check. It is strongly recommended that your child has their B4Sc check as soon after their fourth birthday as possible. This leaves enough time for any followups or referrals that may be required to get sorted before your child starts school. The B4Sc check can take place at your regular GP clinic or medical centre and is a great opportunity for you to talk with a registered nurse about the things that are important to you, your child and whanau.The check takes approximately 30-45 minutes and involves health and development checks, height, weight, dental screening and

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immunisations. A hearing and vision check is also conducted and this will usually occur at the child’s early childhood centre or Kohanga Reo. All four year olds should have received a B4Sc by the time they are four years and three months old. If you haveafour year old and you haven’t been sent an invite to book an appointment, contact your GP or Whanganui Regional Health Network B4Sc Facilitator, Nicola Metcalfe on (06) 954 2075 or free call 0800 775 001

WELCOME TO CREST HOSPITAL Crest Hospital is a private surgical hospital providing services to patients from Palmerston North and the surrounding regions. We pride ourselves on supplying unsurpassed medical and surgical care to our patients in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Knowing that people are critical to the success of Crest Hospital we provide a rewarding team environment and culture

COLOUR THERAPY & SONIC HEALING

By using the vibrations of colour and sound you can return to a state of balance and well-being that will surprise you. For the last 30 years I have assisted people and animals regain health.

The treatment can restore lost energy, peace of mind, detoxing and repairing your systems so once again you can enjoy LIVING! You owe it to yourself to try this form of healing that has been used with great results by thousands of people throughout NZ. Contact Robert at Wanganui (06)345-6308 or (027)697-6307 email - robwatt77@gmail.com for further details.

for our skilled healthcare professionals, resulting in an even greater quality of service to our patients.

Crest Hospital stands upon the core values of care, respect, ethics, service and training. Receiving care from Crest Hospital means receiving care from the best people, using modern equipment and at one of Manawatu’s leading medical facilities; all while being treated with the professional respect you deserve.

CREST HOSPITAL SPECIALIST CENTRE Crest Hospital’s Specialist Centre ensures on-site specialist care is available to our patients from the start of the patient journey.

21 Carroll St, Palmerston North

Crest Hospital Phone 06 953 2480 • Specialist Centre Phone 06 953 2498 www.cresthospital.co.nz • Email info@cresthospital.co.nz

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And keep it off forever!

To Diet Or Not to Diet • Are you sick and tired of going on, and then off a diet?

• Are you sick of the failure cycle forever and a day?

• Does your energy level plummet by mid-afternoon?

• Are you eating less food yet gaining more weight?

• Do you train hard and get hardly any results?

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What will it take for us to realise that these fad diets and gimmicks just do not work.

Some may work for a while, but as soon as we go back to our normal lives the kg’s come back again. It can get worse and not only do we return back to our original weight we often end up heavier or fatter.

This is what we Do Not Do at Revitalise!

If you are trying to lose some fat, get fitter, tone up and improve your health then come on in and speak to us and see how we can help you and see if we are the right place for you.

Our most successful program is our 12 week challenge This is our best program to get great results with weight loss, muscle tone and improve health. This program is based on normal food, so you can eat with your family and friends.

It’s a fat loss program that allows you to eat normal foods available from any food store.

It is designed for each individual - male or female,

young or old or may have health complications. We use individual nutritional programs to suit you and your requirements.

It’s not about popping a pill, drinking a shake or fad diets ultra low carbs or low fat, it’s about getting the body you want, by fuelling it with real food and about changing your attitude around food, in fact is not a diet at all -it’s all about eating healthy.

The 12 week challenge is all about changing habits and educating you on how to eat for the rest of your life, it is not a diet. The challenge contains nutritional advice that will help you curb those bad habits that you may have obtained over the years and give you the tools to carry on improving long after the challenge is finished.

Starting a new and healthy lifestyle can be daunting. We have great qualified trainers and a qualified award winning nutritionist to support you on your journey to success.

This is our best program to get great result with weight loss, muscle tone and improve health.

If this program interests you please book in for a FREE consultation to see if it is the right program for you.

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Know your body, know the signs.

Early detection saves lives.

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“ wish I knew” is not what we want to hear others say after a diagnosis of a women’s cancer. At the New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Foundation, we believe early detection is our weapon against the 5 women’s gynaecological cancers.

Know the signs and symptoms. We are worth it! We are all loved by someone, and we are all significant to someone.

Our greatest gift to give to our whanau (family) and hapori (community) is to take care of ourselves, then support and empower the wahine’s (females) around us.

You may have seen us attending the NZ Women’s Expo’s nation-wide. Talking with women we find there are some consistent threads of misconceptions about our need to care for our gynaecological health. Some of the common myths are:

5 Women’s Cancers Know the signs & symptoms Cervical Endometrial (Uterine) Ovarian Vaginal Vulval

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• “I have had a hysterectomy; I don’t need to worry about that now” • “I am over 70 and don’t need to get a smear anymore”

• “I get regular smears, I am covered” • “Post menopausal bleeding is unrelated to gynaecological cancers” A smear will only detect 1 of the 5 gynaecological cancers which is Cervical cancer.

The other 4 cancers can only be picked up by knowing the signs and symptoms.

In NZ, 3 women are diagnosed, and 1 woman dies every day from gynaecological cancer and it’s on the increase.

We are vulnerable to: 1. Cervical 2. Endometrial (uterine) 3. Ovarian 4. Vaginal 5. Vulval Know the signs by knowing your body. You, not your doctor, are the first line of defence. You know when something changes within your body. If it persists for longer than 2 weeks. Go to your doctor.

Visit nzgcf.org.nz or our Facebook or Instagram page to know more about the signs and symptoms.

We are primarily a volunteerbased charity which relies on donations and grants to spread the work of awareness.

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Immunise now – don’t let the flu get you!

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f you want to stay well and healthy over the winter season then now is the time to get immunised.

Influenza can be a serious illness with severe effects, including hospitalisation, complications and even death. It can affect anyone, no matter how fit, active and healthy they may be.

As the flu is spread from person to person, getting vaccinated and protecting yourself is one way to help stop this virus from infecting your family, friends and the community.

respiratory illness by 27% and total deaths during the influenza season by 48%.

Anyone who is over six months of age can have the influenza vaccination and some are able to have it for free. If you are aged 65 years and over, or under 65 years and have longterm health conditions (check with your GP), or are pregnant, or a child under five with a significant respiratory condition, then you are entitled to a free vaccination.

Studies on those eligible have shown that the influenza vaccination reduces the number of hospitalisations due to

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Please feel free to visit us and see what we can offer.

We are here for you.

What makes Masonic Court Rest Home so special?

1. No premiums charged on any rooms, including ensuite rooms.

2. Recreational activities offered seven days a week by qualified Diversional Therapists.

3. Home cooked, bountiful, delicious meals using local produce.

4. Beautifully kept expansive and sunny gardens.

5. Day activity programmes for our community.

6. And most of all, the people here!

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FUN FACTS This will really make your skin crawl: Every square inch of skin on the human body has about 32 million bacteria on it, but fortunately, the vast majority of them are harmless.

Your pet isn’tt the only one in the house with a shedding problem.

Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour. That works out to about 1.5 pounds each y year, so the average person will lose around 105 po pounds of skin by age 70.

An adult dult h has as ffewer ewe bones than a baby. We start off life with 350 bones, but because bones fuse together during growth, we end up with only 206 as adults.

Don’t st stick ck outt ue if you your tongue de your want to hide identity. Similar to fingerprints, everyone also has a unique tongue print!

Your nos Yo nose is not as sensitive as a dog’s, but it can remember 50,000 different scents.

The source of smelly feet, like smelly armpits, is sweat. And people sweat buckets from their feet. A pair of feet have 500,000 sweat glands and can produce more than a pint of sweat a day.

Did you know that you get a new stomach lining every three to four days? If you didn’t, the strong acids your stomach uses to digest food would also digest your stomach.

The small intestine stine is about four times as long as the average adult is tall. If it weren’t looped back and forth upon itself, its length of 18 to 23 feet wouldn’t fit into the abdominal cavity, making things rather messy.

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Did you know?

Wearing headphones for just an hour could increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.

Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants.

In the course of an average lifetime, while sleeping you might eat around 70 assorted insects and 10 spiders, or more.

Some lipsticks contain fish scales.

Cat urine glows under a black-light.

The average person’s left hand does 56% of the typing (when using the proper position of the hands on the keyboard; Hunting and pecking doesn’t count!).

A shark is the only known fish that can blink with both eyes.

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.

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Food ergies Alle

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food allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to a harmless food as if it were toxic. In most cases, the allergic reaction may cause mild to moderate symptoms such as a rash or an upset tummy. In rare cases, it can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis.

WHO IS AFFECTED BY FOOD ALLERGY?

Most food allergies start in childhood and are most common in young children aged less than 5 years. Even young babies can develop symptoms of food allergy.

Food allergy affects up to 10% of babies, 6% of children and 2% of adults.

Allergies tend to run in

families, so a baby with parents who have allergies is at a higher risk of developing food allergy.

However, some babies can develop food allergy even though there is no family history of allergy.

product only contains very small amounts.

Most children allergic to cow’s milk, soy, wheat or egg will

‘outgrow’ their food allergy.

However, peanut, tree nut, seed and seafood allergies tend to be lifelong allergies.

The following nine foods are responsible for up to 90% of allergic reactions to food: • Peanuts • Tree nuts such as almonds or cashews • Milk (dairy) • Eggs • Sesame seeds • Fish • Shellfish • Soy • Wheat In New Zealand, these ingredients must be put on food labels, even if the

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Worldwise Travellers HEALTH H& VACCINA ATION CENTRE Going on your big OE? Travelling for humanitarian or business reasons?

Make an appointment to see Claire Wong at the Worldwise Travellers’ Health and Vaccination Centre Whanganui.

pre-existing medical conditions and advise each traveller on their best course of action.

So if you are headed overseas, whatever the reason, make an

appointment to see Claire at Worldwise. It is well worth it, to minimize risk and maximize enjoyment on your journey.

Worldwise Whanganui works out of the offices of Eden

Claire specialises in targeted, individual advice for travellers based on each patient’s health and destination.

She is qualified to give vaccinations, including the Yellow Fever vaccination which must be administered at a clinic authorized by the Ministry of Health. She will take into account

Where are you travelling to?

Before you head off on your big adventure, make sure to pop in to see us.

We offer personalised, individual advice about what your travel health needs are based on your itinerary.

Vaccinations • Travel Products Advice • Useful Resources Worldwise is my go-to travel health centre - I wouldn’t go anywhere else! All advice is tailored to your needs whether you’re going to West Africa, or South America (or both!) - you can be assured that you have all the information to get you through. The lovely, personable team are always happy to help in any way they can.

- KIRSTY VENTER

WORLDWISE Travellers Health Centre

197 Wicksteed St @ Impilo Family Practice, Whanganui Phone (06) 353 7310 or 027-271-9696 www.worldwise.co.nz

Sleep, at Suite 3, 66 Ingestre Street.

All appointments are booked through the Palmerston North clinic on (06) 353 7310 or email palmerston.north@ worldwise.co.nz

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Doctors: FINDING A GP

There are over 3,500 GPs d located in in New Zealand almost every citty, town and suburb. To find a GP you can look in the front of the White Pages tellephone book, under ‘Registered Medical nd Medical Practitioners an Centers’. You can also look at the Healthpoint website, which lists regis stered GPs by area.

Not all GPs in a practice ew patients. will be taking ne heck the fees Remember to ch arges when the practice cha you enroll. Practtices usually give priority to people who live or work in their local area.

HOSPITALS

New Zealand ha as around 40 public hospittals spread ntry in cities across the coun ns. and larger town

Hospitals provide care for emergencies, serious health problems and illnesses. Their services include emergency departments and medical, surgical and maternity services.

Waiting times for surgery ry vary ry from hospital to hospital. If your case is urgent, you will be put on an urgent waiting list.

As well as the public hospitals, there are many private hospitals around New Zealand that you can access if you have health insurance.

CHILD HEALTH

From birth to five years, all children in New Zealand qualify for a free health service called Well Child/ Tamariki Ora. It gives children a range of health checks and provides support and advice for new parents.

OUR ULTRASOUND SERVICES INCLUDE: • Pregnancy • Upper Abdominal • Renal • Pelvic • Musculoskeletal • Vascular • Small Parts NO ACC & PREGNANCY SURCHARGE Contact Us We are conveniently located at: 26 Bell Street, Whanganui Phone: 06 281 3182 • www.rivercityultrasound.co.nz

Lead Mate ernity Carers will get you sttarted on this programm me if you are a new parent, orr you can go to the website.

One of the e providers of the Well Child d service is the Plunket So ociety. Plunket provides a wide range of free support se ervices for children under five e and their parents.

Its service es include home and clinic visits s, mobile clinics, and Plunk ketLine - a free telephone e advice service for parents on n 0800 933 922.

All children under 13 are eligible for free general practice visits, both during the day and after hours.

This includes immunizations against serious disease, regular eyesight and hearing checks at school, and visits to the doctor. Basic dental

care through school dental clinics is also free while children are at school. Not all GPs may provide free visits, so check with your GP first.

A retirement complex offering privacy, security, companionship and support for independent living for the elderly.

For more information: Contact us on Ph 06 348 9505 59 Harrison St, Whanganui ‘Fullness of life for the earth and its peoples’ ‘Ki tonu tea o me te orokahanga a te tangata’

St Johns Hill Healthcare has amazing views over both town and river.

St Johns Hill Healthcare offers you or your loved one person-centred Hospital or Rest Home level care for short, medium and long term stays.

What makes a great rest home?

We believe St Johns Hill Healthcare residents deserve the best care and we aim to provide exceptional care. This shows in our outstanding staff; we focus our energies in ensuring that the quality of our care is continuously improving and ensuring highly trained and equipped staff.

We greatly value the importance of offering choices and we always listen to our residents and their families.

We are privileged to have a beautiful chapel onsite for church services. Our delicious meals are cooked on the premises. We provide a variety of activities for all our residents 7 days a week; we endeavour to create a living environment, promoting dignity, respect and an ambience of calmness.

We strive to ensure that St Johns Hill Healthcare is a comfortable, cheery, family friendly environment for our residents and that the care is of the highest standard and appropriate to each individual.

2 Virginia Rd, St Johns Hill, Wanganui sue.walker@stjohnshillhealthcare.co.nz 06 348 1500

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Naturopath / Remedial Body Therapist

A

more natural treatment for your ailment.

Chartered Practitioner of Natural Medicine, Kathleen Keith, likens her work to that of the old fashioned GPs with their black bags with a wide range of therapies to call on as needed by individuals.

“The Bowen Technique” is the major basis of most of my treatments. It’s a dynamic system treating muscle and connective tissue and is a very useful hands-on treatment for soft tissue, using the myofascial techniques.

Kathleen is a professionally trained therapist with wide-ranging experience in a number of fields, from treating immune dysfunctions, homeopathy, naturopathy, allergies, natural vision impairment, neuro linguistic programming to herbal energy therapy and remedial body therapies. Ongoing training ensures that you receive the best health care possible.

“It works by stimulating various soft tissue areas, empowering the body’s own healing resources.”

The Bowen Technique is a holistic treatment, stimulating circulation, encouraging lymphatic and venous drainage, promoting assimilation of nutrients, eliminating toxins, increasing joint mobility and improving posture.

“Relief is often obtained after the first session, and many patients only need two or three treatments one week apart. The treatments are effective through clothing, and sessions usually last between 20 and 40 minutes.”

Having her clinic in her home allows Kathleen to accommodate shift workers and out-of-town visitors, when convenient to them.

underlying causes of illhealth are all part of the Naturopath’s work.

So if you are sick of feeling tired and looking for a more natural treatment for your ailment, and a treatment leaving you with no side effects, phone Kathleen for an appointment and let her help you get back into good health the natural way.

Education is an important part of Kathleen’s work.

She is able to give easy to understand explanations to help her patients get involved in their own health programme and journey to wellness. Treating the whole person, teaching prevention, plus identifying and treating

REMEDIAL BODY THERAPIST Kathleen is a chartered practitioner of Natural Medicine in Wanganui and her expertise in a wide range of therapeutic modalities offers her patients complete health care.

Working as a complementary practitioner is very important for her to give her patients the best health care possible.

Kathleen is a respected naturopath/herbalist/remedial body therapist and her work has helped thousands of people in

their search for healing, selfimprovement and transformation.

Kathleen is a warm, sincere and down-to-earth person and is able to make the return to health easy to understand and useable in a practical manner for ongoing rejuvenation and self healing.

Her busy practice is at 48 Selwyn Crescent and the purpose of working from home is to be available at reasonable times, to suit working people and patients from out-of-town.

For an appointment phone: KATHLEEN KEITH Practitioner of Natural Medicine

(06) 345 7009

KATHLEEN KEITH

N.D., M.N.Z.H.A., N.N.Z., Hb. T., M.N.Z.Hom. Soc. Immune Dysfunction, Nutrition & Vitamin therapy, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Iridology, Naturopathy, Bowen Technique, Therapeutic Massage, Manipulative Therapies, ENAR Homeobotanicals, I.F.A.S Therapy, Electro Acupuncture, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Q.X.C.I and Bio Feedback Therapist.

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Do Your Ears Need Clleaning?

Georgies Wigs – 25 Years in Business!

BLOCKE E D E AR S C AN CAUSE HEARIN N G LO S S !

No permanent damaging attachments are used - our products do not damage your hair and they are EASY to wear, look good and become an important fashion accessory.

Hearing Wanganui provides a professional service with a Registered Nurse to remove wax and debris by using micro-suction to gently and safely clear the ear canals.

This is also the best method of wax removal for people suffering from tinnitus.

Having your ears cleaned could help improve hearing and discomfort immediately.

If you wear hearing aids we can clean them for you too, a free service we offer while your ears are being cleaned.

of micro suction. Your ears will love you for it!

We also provide free ear checking, if you think you have wax or debris in your ears but are not sure then call into the office and we will have a look for you. This service is available Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4pm. We will have a look for you and advise you straight away if you need to have your ears cleaned or not. Hearing Wanganui is a Charitable Organisation helping our Wanganui Community by offering this free service.

Phone 347 9743 to have your ears cleaned by our Registered Nurse using the most up to date technology

Our products are custom made to suit your individual requirements.

DE WE PROVID

• Follow up service • Maintenance for your wigs and Hair extensions • Warm and supportive manner • Genuine care • Personal service • Trained hair stylists

PROVIDERS TO:

• Ministry of Health • ACC • Sweet Louise • Work and Income • And we can apply for your subsidies/grants for you To qualify for a subsidy you must have a referral from either a Doctor (GP) or Health specialists

Personalised Hair loss solutions 25Years in Business Service Providers fo or or ouise M.O.H. & Sweet Lo ouise

Ph (06) 358 3084 0800 00 WIGS

CLINIC LOCATED AT:

35 Dublin Street, Wanganui 4500

89 Ruahine Street, t, h.

Palmerston North.

Opposite the Public Hospital

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Pregnancy Counsellling Ser vices

What is Bowen Therapy

• If you are asking yourself “is this really happening to me; could I be pregnant?”

• You have someone to talk to, in private, someone who will take the time to help and evaluate your options.

• We are available for anyone who is involved in a worrying and unplanned pregnancy.

• PCS aim to help anyone anxious about considering abortion or adoption.

HOW DO O E S IT W O R K?

We receive calls from concerned boyfriends, partners, grandparents and parents of pregnant women.

• Pregnancy Counselling Services is only a phone call away, 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

Our services are free and confidential.

PREGNANCY COUNSELLING SERVICES

Bowtech does not use forceful manipulation. Gentle subtle moves are performed over the muscles and connective tissue, sending messages deep into the body. This may help with a relaxed, balanced way of wellbeing.

The technique may access not only the musculoskeletal framework, but also the fascia, nerves and internal organs. The body’s integrated response may assist in supporting healthy circulation and normal lymphatic drainage and potentially support in the assimilation of nutrients and elimination of toxins

WHAT IS S T H E B O WE N TECHNIQ QUE SUIT TABLE FOR? The Bowen Technique could be considered for people with many types of conditions, including:

Back pain/ Sciatica Neck pain / Frozen Shoulder Asthma / Hayfever / Sinus Problems Headaches / Migraines Insomnia Menopause symptoms eg Hot Flushes, Mood Swings, Sleeping Difficulties Shin Splints / Plantar fasciitis Babies: Colic, Reflux, unsettled Pregnancy: back painoxins.

BOWEN THERAPIST

PREGNANT? WORRIED? We Care

Phone 348 0008 or 0800 PREGNANT 24/7 TALK TO A COUNSELLOR TODAY!

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Sally McDonald Neumans Line, Marton 027 600 3014

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New Driving ss daisy Mis

Feel Better, Relieve Stress, End Pain

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he type of work involved as a driver for Driving Miss Daisy means elderly or disabled can go for a ride somewhere, being helped into a waiting room and made to feel safe.

It’s the companionship they get from the very first meeting, knowing that there are people who care and will come back another day for them.

“For senior people, giving up their licence is the biggest thing they have ever done and they feel they have some independence back if they can go places with Driving Miss Daisy.”

Driving Miss Daisy has a range of clients and Clive Aim’s other new initiative means they can offer a more

comfortable service for wheelchair users.

He has purchased a second vehicle, one which can carry people in their wheelchairs.

“It has a ramp-based system that can take wheelchairs rather than the slightly hairy system of having a hoist and being taken off the ground,” Aim said.

Driving Miss Daisy Whanganui is Total Mobility approved (about 85 per cent of users are Total Mobility card holders) and is an ACC registered vendor.

Driving Miss Daisy Whanganui.

racticed for centuries

by Thai monks, and forming a central component of Thai medicine, Thai massage is believed to have originated over 2,500 years ago. Today, Thai massage is being practiced in clinics and spas all over the world. It combines elements of yoga, meditation, acupressure and assisted stretching, to treat both mental and physical illnesses.

As with Western massage, releasing joint and muscular tension are the immediate benefits of medicinal Thai massage.

However, the acupressure techniques used in Thai massage have additional

benefits in terms of releasing nerve tension, freeing energy flow and releasing emotional tension held within the body. The end result is a heightened sense of wellbeing and optimum relaxation.

Sue’s craft is the handson practice of traditional medicine. She received her qualification from the world famous Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society, and had years of experience in her native Thailand before moving to New Zealand.

It has long been her dream to open a shop in Wanganui to help local people who suffer from pain or stress.

SUE’S THAI MASSAGE Feel better. Relieve stress. End pain.

Traditional Medicinal Thai Massage

Driving Miss Daisy is NZ’s number 1 friendly and reliable companion driving service.

Driving Miss Daisy can help with: • Mobility Vehicle • Appointments while rehabilitating • Any outing you may choose!

• Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere

Total Mobility cards accepted ACC registered vendor.

Bookings are essential.

Monday - Saturday • 9.30am - 7.00pm

Half Hour $35 | One Hour $60

180 Wicksteed Street, Wanganui Phone (06) 777-3105 or 022-001-6476 suesthaimassage.com

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New Technology at your Local Indepe endent Optometrist

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anganui Eyecare and Eyes on Victoria are your local Optometry professionals. With over 50 years of industry experience, our team deliver a friendly approach in a warm and welcoming environment.

We have Optometrists specialising in all areas of vision care. These include: Children’s Vision, MearesIrlen Lenses, Complex Contact Lenses and Emergency Eyecare. Just last year we expanded to offer Clinics in Dry-Eye and ShortSight Control.

WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVA A I LA B L E F O R DRY-EYE ES ?

Following a tailored Dry Eye Assessment, we frequently recommend IPL Laser for those with sore and irritated eyes. IPL stimulates the oil producing glands in the eyelid. By improving the consistency and outflow of oil, IPL can restore tear balance and improve symptoms of dry eye.

Other treatments include Mechanical Lid Exfoliations, Heat Therapy and Tear Duct plugs to prevent evaporation of our natural tears.

WHAT IS ORTHOK KERATOLOGY?

Within our Myopia Control Clinic, we aim to slow down the progression of shortsight in children. By reducing

the rate of progression, we aim to reduce the prevalence of certain diseases. When vision stabilises, children may be less dependent on thick lenses to help them see.

Our corneal topographer allows us to take a digital map of the front surface of the eye. From this, a fully custom designed contact lens is designed and created.

This Orthokeratology lens is worn while sleeping, and is one of the most effective treatments available for myopia control. The lens temporarily alters the shape of the eye sao that patients can see clearly for the following day, without

needing glasses or contact lenses.

WHAT’S NEW?

Wanganui Eyecare are the only Optometrist in Wanganui with EIDON retinal scanning.

This replaces standard retinal photography, and delivers a much higher resolution and image quality. EIDON retinal scanning is complimentary and included as part of every comprehensive eye examination at Wanganui Eyecare.

Need support managing distress and/or addiction issues?

COBHAM CHAPEL MARTON As a long established family-based business, Beauchamp Funeral Home understands how devastating it can be to lose a loved one and the importance of being supported and given skilled guidance at every stage of the funeral process. From the moment we first meet with you to begin discussions to the day itself, we are beside you all the way.

We are friendly, easy-to-deal with people, dedicated to serving you with integrity, warmth and positivity.

Our refurbished modern, yet warm country-feel Chapel located at 18 Morris St, Marton accommodates more than 150 people and includes all the latest audio visual technology as well as a fully equipped kitchen and lounge area.

18 Morris Street, Marton • Ph 0800 027 154 www.beauchamp.co.nz • admin@beauchamp.co.nz

Group or one to one peer support Lifestyle management / Education / Activities / Advocacy

Phone 06 345 4488 Mobile 021 262 8370 Email: info@balance.org.nz Website: www.balancewhanganui.org.nz

Your local Eyecare Professionals Eye Examinations • Dry Eye • Myopia Control

Kerry Bennett Optometrist

Michelle Burnett Dispensing Optician

John Mellsop Optometrist

• Dry Eye • Myopia and Orthokeratology

• Paediatric Dispensing • Spectacle Troubleshooting

• Behavioural Optometry • Paediatrics

John Boyle Optometrist

Ross Hardey Optometrist

Olivia Wood-Bodley Optometrist

• Dry Eye • Medical Eyecare

• Low Vision • Specialised Contact Lenses

• Dry Eye • Medical Eyecare

211 Wicksteed St | Ph. 345 4665 wanganuieyecare.co.nz

97A Victoria Ave | Ph. 347 6072 eyesonvictoria.co.nz

Consultations also available in Taihape, Ohakune and Hawera