The theme for this year's World COPD Day (18th November) is: It's not too late.
For people with symptoms who have not been diagnosed:
If you're short of breath, it's not too late to ask your doctor about spirometry (a test of your lung strength).
For patients with COPD:
If you have COPD, it's not too late to live an active life.
For doctors:
If you care for people with COPD, it's not too late to help your patients breathe better.
Medical Officers working in our walk-in Accident & Medical Clinic see patients in order of clinical priority or medical urgency. Patients are triaged by a nurse, to assess their condition, and monitored in the waiting room just in case their condition deteriorates while they are waiting to see a doctor.
Good news! The Ministry of Health has announced that the fully funded flu vaccinations for eligible New Zealanders will be extended until the 31st of August 2015.
It’s still summer for us, but in the Northern Hemisphere, they are experiencing one of the most severe flu seasons in several years. This is likely be mirrored in our 2015 flu season. New Zealand health officials are expecting pressure on general practices and hospitals due to influenza and flu-related complications.
“To reach a healthy weight”“To give up smoking”“To have a cervical smear and/or breast check”“To book myself in for a men’s wellness check”“To get my moles checked”“To get my blood pressure /asthma/ cholesterol /diabetes under control”
Whatever your health resolution is, take the next step by making an appointment to see your GP at Moorhouse Medical Centre.Call us on 365-7900 to arrange a time that suits you.
Have a healthy start to 2015.