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Ruatōria Community Health Centre
Primary Healthcare Service, COVID-19 Vaccination
Note: Please call to make an appointment for RATs Kit Collection or RATs Testing (06 864 8316)
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Walk in
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines
The majority of routine vaccinations can now be administered before, after, or at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccinations. The exception to this is the Zostavax (shingles) vaccine where a 7-day gap before or after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 is advised. If you have any questions, please discuss with your health provider.
Covid-19 testing
GP practice - enrolled and casual patients
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients. Please call the practice for more information.
RATs Community Collection Site (Pre-order required)
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be ordered and then collected at this site.
Before going to a collection site, you must place an order via https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ OR free call 0800222478
Note: Please call to make an appointment for RATs Collection (Ph 06 864 8316)
Supervised RATs for priority populations
Priority populations are groups that have experienced adverse impacts or are considered at higher risk of the effects from COVID-19 outbreaks in New Zealand. They include Māori and Pacific communities and those living with disabilities.
Please view the Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Guide: https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/covid-19-rapid-antigen-testing-guide-20feb22.pdf
Note: Please call to make an appointment for Supervised RATs Testing (06 864 8316)
Provides free face masks
This site offers free face masks when people are collecting RATs (subject to availability).
Doctors
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Dr Helen Gardyne
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Walk in
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Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Wheelchair access
Contact Details
1 Tuparoa Road, Ruatōria
Tairāwhiti
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(06) 864 8316
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Fax
(06) 864 8643
1 Tuparoa Road
Ruatoria
Gisborne 4032
Street Address
1 Tuparoa Road
Ruatōria
Gisborne 4032
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