by Wanaka Medical Centre | Apr 8, 2024
Aclasta (or Zolendronic Acid) is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. Aclasta is administered via intravenous infusion and usually takes about an hour. Aclasta is a funded prescription medicine and can be administered by our nursing staff. Please discuss with your... 
by Wanaka Medical Centre | Apr 8, 2024
Our certified aviation medical examiner, Dr Charlotte Kevern, is qualified to perform certified pilot medical examinations for the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority. These examinations are comprised of an appointment with a Nurse or Health Care Assistant for... 
by Wanaka Medical Centre | Apr 8, 2024
Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood for blood testing. At Wanaka Medical, we run dedicated phlebotomy clinics every weekday. These clinics are run by our phlebotomist, our Health Care Assistants, or our nurses. Blood tests can help check the function of organs... 
by Wanaka Medical Centre | Apr 8, 2024
Regular cervical screening is one of the best protections against cervical cancer. Wanaka Medical can provide cervical screening with one of our doctors or specialist nurses. Cervical screening is recommended to all women aged 25 to 69 who have ever been sexually... 
by Wanaka Medical Centre | Apr 8, 2024
We recommend all our children are immunised. Babies are born with some passive immunity to certain infections because antibodies are passed on to them from their mother before birth and whilst breast feeding. This immunity however, does not last long. Immunisation is...