The Medical Centre will be closed for the Statutory Holidays on 26th and 27th December and also 2nd and 3rd January 2012. We will be open on the 28th, 29th, 30th December. Please phone on the day for an appointment.
The Medical Centre will resume full business hours from Wednesday, 4th January 2012.
We wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy Christmas.
We will be closed on the Statutory Holidays. Our Festive Holiday hours are: Tuesday 24th December 8am to 3pm Wednesday 25th December CLOSED Thursday 26th December CLOSED Friday 27th December 8.30am to 3pm – ACUTE Monday 30th December … Continue reading
All patients are expected to pay their account in full at the time of their consultation. A $10 administration fee will be charged to all accounts not paid in full on the day or within 5 days of your consultation. … Continue reading
Fees for Covid Care services from 13 February Te Whatu Ora has introduced new funding and eligibility criteria for Covid Care which means many patients will need to now pay for these services. Talk with reception or go to this … Continue reading
Newsletter – June 2022 Hard to believe the shortest day is already behind us! It continues to be a busy time for General Practice as we continue to navigate through COVID-19 and the pressures of the Flu season. Flu Vaccines … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health is pleased to announce a new initiative focusing on preventative health. We have established a Heart Health clinic to assist patients with their cardiovascular health and heart health. In consultation with a Nurse, you will be provided … Continue reading
Hard to believe we are approaching winter already! It continues to be a busy time for General Practice as we navigate through COVID-19 and enter the Flu season. Flu Vaccines We now have Flu vaccines in stock for those aged … Continue reading
FACE MASK EXEMPTIONS Recently we have had a number of requests for face mask exemptions, especially for children. We do not provide these exemptions. If you want to enquire about one please do so at Disabled Persons Assembly NZ on … Continue reading
Newsletter – December 2021 It’s been a busy few months here at Marshlands Family Health Centre so we wanted to update you with what has been happening. COVID 19- Traffic light system With the move to the traffic light system … Continue reading
We will be closing at 5pm on Thursday this evening. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. MFHC
Newsletter – July 2021 Staff updates Kirsty – we are delighted to welcome Kirsty to the team. Some of you may have already met her at reception where she works on a Wednesday. When not on reception she is busy … Continue reading
COVID-19 vaccine rollout update To view the latest information provided by Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) re COVID vaccinations please click here
We will be closing at 5pm on Thursday this week. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. MFHC
Flu vaccines for 5 year olds and above are now available. We are running a clinic this afternoon – Monday 17th May from 3pm and on Thursday 20th May from 2pm. Please phone us on 3853114 to book an appointment.
FLU CLINICS FOR THOSE AGED 65 and over – open. You are now able to book in for your flu vaccination. We have clinics on Monday 19th April, Thursday 22nd April and Tuesday 27th April at this stage. Please phone … Continue reading
Please be advised that we will be closed for the Easter weekend from 6.30pm on Thursday 1st April, reopening again at 8am on Tuesday 6th April. Our phones will be answered by our After-Hours Service over this time so please … Continue reading
Unfortunately Feet First Podiatry are no longer able to offer Podiatry services at Marshlands Family Health Centre. You are welcome to contact them directly if you wish. Feet First : Ph. (03) 348 7910 http://www.feetfirst.co.nz
We will be closing at 4pm on Wednesday 18th November for some team training. If you have prescriptions to collect please do so before 4pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, Regards MFHC
Christmas and New Year 2020-2021 Please be advised that we will be closing for the Christmas / New Year period from 25th December 2020 – 5th January 2021 Our phones will be answered by our After-Hours Services 24 hours a … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for the Canterbury Anniversary Holiday on Friday 13th November 2020. You can still phone us on 3853114 if you wish to speak with a nurse from our After Hours provider. Alternatively you can … Continue reading
We will be closing at 5pm today – apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday 26th October 2020. You can still phone us on 3853114 if you wish to speak with a nurse from our After Hours provider. Alternatively you … Continue reading
We hope you are all keeping well now that we are well and truly into the winter months. We continue to be very busy here at Marshlands Family Health Centre and are finding appointments are being booked up very quickly … Continue reading
There will be no late night this Thursday 9th July – we will be closing at 5pm.
We are still asking patients with any cold and flu symptoms to please wait in their cars when arriving for an appointment. Make sure you phone us to let us know you have arrived 385 3114. COVID Testing – the … Continue reading
We are pleased to continue offering full patient care as we have throughout all alert levels. Waiting room – our waiting room is now open and you are welcome to wait for your appointment inside if you wish. You are … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday on Monday 1st June 2020. You can still phone us on 3853114 if you wish to speak with a nurse from our After Hours provider. Alternatively you … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday on Monday 27th April 2020. You can still phone us on 3853114 if you wish to speak with a nurse from our After Hours provider. Alternatively you … Continue reading
Unfortunately, we are unable to take any further bookings for flu vaccinations. Like the rest of the country we are currently experiencing delays in the delivery of our flu vaccines. With delivery quantities and time frames being uncertain nationwide, we … Continue reading
At present we are still running our booked flu clinic appointments, and will be trying to run these as much as possible with isolation / distancing standards in place. If you are not comfortable coming to your booked flu clinic, … Continue reading
MFHC Patient Information 22/3/20 In light of COVID-19 there have been new nationwide recommendations for General Practice to reduce our face to face consultations with patients as much as safely possible. However if a patient needs to be seen, they … Continue reading
We now have flu vaccines in stock for the following patients: Pregnant women (any trimester) People aged 65 and over People aged under 65 years with any of the following conditions (cardiovascular disease, some respiratory conditions, diabetes, chronic renal disease, … Continue reading
Information for Patients regarding Covid-19 measures at Marshlands Family Health Centre Updated 15/3/20 In light of the recent developments regarding the Covid-19 virus spread around the world we are looking to prepare ourselves to be as ready as possible for … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for the Waitangi Day holiday on Thursday 6th February. You can still phone us on 3853114 if you wish to speak with a nurse from our After Hours provider. Alternatively if you wish … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will only be closed for the Statutory Holidays over the Christmas and New Year period. We will however, be working reduced hours on 24th December and 31st December so please collect any scripts before 12.00 midday … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed on Monday 28th October for the Labour Day holiday. If you need medical advice you can still call us on 3853114 to speak with a Registered Nurse, or call Healthline on 0800 611 … Continue reading
The Canterbury District Health Board has made changes to the way it funds certain consultations for people in your age group. From 1st November people aged 18-20 years old may no longer qualify for funding that has previously covered certain consultations … Continue reading
Please note that you may be charged $25 for a nurse consultation if you are wanting to inquire about travel vaccines. The nurse will discuss this with you should you phone in wanting travel vaccine advice. We will now also … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for the Queen’s Birthday Holiday on Monday 3rd June. We will re-open as usual on Tuesday 4th June. We hope you get to enjoy the long weekend.
CDHB have advised that there have been no new measles cases in Canterbury since March 30th and the outbreak is expected to be declared over on Thursday 16th May if no new cases are identified. As such we have been … Continue reading
As part of promises made in Budget 2018, changes are taking place from 1 December 2018 intended to make GP visits more affordable for certain groups. Free for under 14 year olds Free consultations for children will be extended to … Continue reading
MFHC would like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas. We will only be closed on the Statutory Holidays over the holiday period: Monday 24th Dec 8am – 3pm Tuesday 25th Dec … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for Canterbury Anniversary day on Friday 16th November. We hope you all enjoy the long weekend.
We will be closed for the Labour Day holiday on Monday 22nd October, open again as usual on Tuesday 23rd October. We hope you enjoy the long weekend.
We are now offering the Shingles Vaccine to those who are eligible. More information about the vaccine can be found by following this link Shingles Vaccine. Please review this information before deciding if the vaccine is right for you. If … Continue reading
We will be closing at 5.30pm this Thursday 19th July, normal late night resumes Thursday 26th July. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you
I am pleased to advise that Dr Sorcha Nic Giolla will be trialing phone consultations from Monday 23rd July. To save you coming in for an appointment, there are some problems that Dr Nic Giolla may be able to sort … Continue reading
We are now offering the Shingles Vaccine to those who are eligible. More information about the vaccine can be found by following this link Shingles Vaccine. Please review this information before deciding if the vaccine is right for you. If … Continue reading
We will be closing at 5.30pm this Thursday 5th July, normal late night resumes Thursday 12th July. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you
We will be closed on Monday 4th June for the Queen’s Birthday holiday, opening again at 8am on Tuesday 5th June.
Due to a shortage of the Shingles vaccine we will not be offering this vaccine until the end of June. More information about the vaccine can be found by following this link Shingles Vaccine. Please review this information before deciding … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Pharmacy have recently changed their hours and are no longer open on a Saturday morning. Opening hours are now 8.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday.
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closing at 4pm on Wednesday 9th May for staff training. You will be able to collect prescriptions from the pharmacy next door between 4pm-5.30pm that day.
We will be closed to mark ANZAC Day on Wednesday 25th April and will re-open at 8am on Thursday 26th April.
Due to extremely high demand we are currently unable to offer the Zostavax vaccine. We anticipate being able to offer this again nearer the end of May and will update the website at that time. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
We are delighted to share the news that Dr Elisenda (Eli) Botella-Ruiz will be joining the team here at Marshlands Family Health Centre at the end of April. We will updating the website and online booking portal shortly so that … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for the Easter Break from 7pm Thursday 29th March and will re-open at 8am on Tuesday 3rd April. We wish all our patients and families a relaxing and safe Easter.
There will be no late night this Thursday 8th March, we will be closing at 5pm. Normal late night resumes next week.
There will be no late night this week, late nights will resume on Thursday’s from 25th January 2018.
Our team wish all of our patients a safe, happy and healthy Christmas and holiday season. We will be closing at 3pm Friday 22 December so if you have a script waiting to collect please do so before this time. … Continue reading
Notification of patient fee increase from Monday 9 October 2017. New fees will be – Under 13 years – free Enrolled patients 13 – 17 years – $28.40 Enrolled patients 18 – 24 years – $38.50 Enrolled patients 25 and … Continue reading
There will be no late night appointments on Thursday 29/6, 6/7, 13/7 and 20/7! Our normal finishing time of 5 pm will apply for these days and we will be back to normal from Thursday 27/7.
MFHC will be closed from 6 pm Thursday 13 April and reopening 8 am Tuesday 18 April. We wish all our patients and families a relaxing and safe Easter Break.
Our team wish all of our patients a safe, happy and healthy Christmas and holiday season. We will be closing at 4pm this Friday 23/12 so if you have a script waiting please collect before this time. Between Christmas and … Continue reading
Dr Ben Seers will be joining our team at Marshlands Family Health Centre from Monday 5 December 2016. Ben will be consulting on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and bookings can be made online as well as by phone. By clicking … Continue reading
We are very happy to see the return of our evening appointments. Dr Sorcha Nic Giolla will be available for consultations until 7 pm on a Thursday evening. These extended hours will start next week, 20th October, and remember you … Continue reading
You can now book your appointment on line, any time of the day or night, through this website. Just use the above button or through “contact us” and it will connect you to the service. The first time you use … Continue reading
Dr Sorcha Nic Giolla has purchased shares in Marshlands Family Health Centre and will be starting work here in a couple of months time. Sorcha will be available for consultations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and is accepting new … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Pharmacy, located just next door to Marshlands Family Health Centre, is now open Saturdays from 10am to 1pm. Check our the pharmacy service page for more information.
The Doctors and Staff at Marshlands Family Health wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and holiday season. We will be open between Christmas and New year, 29th, 30th and 31st December. Please phone on the day for an appointment … Continue reading
Dr Alexandra Cole has joined the medical team at Marshlands Family Health Centre. Alex will be available for consultations from September 29th and will be working every Monday and Tuesday. Her hours will be Morning: 8.30 until 11.45 am Afternoon: … Continue reading
Marshlands Family Health Centre is very pleased to welcome a new Doctor to our team. Dr Wayne McKenzie is a new partner in the medical centre, taking over from Dr Jan Whyte who is retiring at the end of August. … Continue reading
From July the 1st we will be offering fully funded Doctor consultations for our under 13 year old patients. Prescriptions from the pharmacy are free of charge for this age group as well. There may still be a charge from … Continue reading
We hope everyone had a safe and relaxing holiday season and 2015 is off to a good start for you. Marshlands Family Health Centre is very pleased to welcome Dr Laura Brown to our team. Laura is accepting new patients … Continue reading
The Doctors and staff at Marshlands Family Health Centre wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and holiday season. It has been a year of great changes for us and we would like to thank you for your continuing support … Continue reading
We prefer to receive requests for repeat medications using the form on this website. Messages left on the answer phone are quite difficult to hear and often the necessary information is not left which means we have to try and … Continue reading
Lots of excitement and activity at Gayhurst today as the staff pack up and prepare to move to Marshlands. We plan to move in over the weekend and Monday. The moving process means we will have to be shut on … Continue reading
We have had to delay our move to Marshlands Family Health Centre as the building is not quite ready for occupation. We now plan to open there on Monday 26th May. The medical centre on Gayhurst Road is still operating … Continue reading
We are pleased to inform you all that we will be moving into the new building on Marshland Rd on May 19th 2014. From that Monday we will have a change of name and premises but all the familiar names … Continue reading
Happy new year to all our patients from the staff at Gayhurst. The exciting news for the New Year is the commencement of the construction of our new building. We will post regular updates on this site as they become … Continue reading
Another Year is about to end and the Doctors and staff at Gayhurst Medical centre wish you a happy and safe Christmas and holiday season. The Medical centre will be closed for the stat days and the days in between … Continue reading
We have been granted building consent for the new Family Health Centre in Prestons Road.This is great news and the builders are ready to start.We will keep you all updated on the progress along the way.
Gayhurst has said goodbye to Liz and Donna over the past month. Liz has moved to a Practice closer to her home on the Southern outskirts of the city and Donna is moving to Perth to be nearer her family … Continue reading
The Burwood, Prestons and Marshlands areas of Christchurch are well overdue for a local Medical Centre. The move by Gayhurst medical to Prestons Rd will provide that general medical care from early 2014.
We are pleased to announce a decision has finally been made on the Gayhurst Medical Centre building.The damage to the land and building was extensive. The insurance company says the building has to come down but rebuilding a commercial building … Continue reading
Repairs to the road, kerb and footpath on Gayhurst road between Glenarm Tce and Rupert Place will start on the 8th April. During this work the Gayhurst road will be reduced to one lane, and a one way system (south … Continue reading
We hope you have had an enjoyable Christmas and holiday break, what great weather we had and continue to do so.Dr Julie Gilmore is back from her maternity leave, it is wonderful to have her back.
The last two years have been a challenge for all of us and we have seen dramatic changes in our lives. Gayhurst Medical Centre has not been immune to the shaking earth and many of you will be wondering what … Continue reading
The Medical Centre is open and operating normal business hours despite the road closures around the area. Gayhurst road is open to North bound traffic only for the next few days. For South bound traffic there is a detour signposted … Continue reading
Metro is now providing a bus service between Eastgate and The Palms travelling via Gayhurst Road with a bus stop opposite Gayhurst Medical. It is a smaller capacity bus designed to travel over the Dallington bridge and along the above route from Monday to Saturday … Continue reading
Welcome to our first update for 2012. We hope everyone has enjoyed some rest and relaxation over the Christmas and New Year holiday season. The Medical Centre is now back to usual opening hours and all Doctors have returned from … Continue reading
The Canterbury District Health Board has a new site available called Canterbury Health Info. The site offers information on health conditions, treatment and referral options and general health information specific to Canterbury. The link is: www.healthinfo.org.nz
A section of Gayhurst Road, between Birchfield Ave and McBratneys Rd will be closed for about six weeks from Monday October the 31st. The road outside the Medical Centre is still open.Please allow plenty of time to get to your … Continue reading
Our new Gayhurst Medical Centre website was launched today. The new site will help us provide an even better experience for our patients.
After many years as a General Practioner at Gayhurst Jan Whyte has decided to take a break from the Medical Centre and pursue other interests, as well as spending more time with her family.