by Alan Chan | Jan 12, 2018 | Medical Info
Happy new year! With a new year, it’s a great opportunity to evaluate the year just been, and think about want you want to get out of this year. It’s a good time for a “warrant of fitness”, and if you have any health related new year...
by Alan Chan | Oct 12, 2017 | Medical Info
Osteoporosis is common and under-diagnosed in New Zealand. It’s a condition where your bones are weak and are at risk of fractures. To help protect your bones we recommend adequate vitamin D/sun exposure, dietary calcium and keeping physically active. If you...
by Alan Chan | Oct 3, 2017 | News
Finding it difficult to get hold of the nurse to discuss test results? At Glenfield Medical Centre we now have the ability for you to see your test results online. All you have to do is upgrade your connectmed account (the one you use to book an appointment or order...
by Alan Chan | Sep 24, 2017 | Medical Info
Did you know? The HPV vaccine helps prevent cervical, genital & throat cancers as well as genital warts. And the good news is that from 2017 it is free for boys and girls up to age 26. The HPV vaccine Gardasil had been funded for girls age 12 to 18 since 2008. The...
by Alan Chan | Sep 15, 2017 | News
Glenfield Medical Centre is proud to offer yellow fever consultations and vaccinations starting October 2017. Dr Denise Lucas and Dr Alan Chan are both Yellow Fever Vaccinators and can help you prepare for your trip to Africa or South America where you may be at risk...
