Clutha Health First

31/08/2026

Influenza is circulating in our community
Like many families, workplaces, and healthcare providers across our community, we are currently experiencing higher-than-usual levels of influenza illness.
Unfortunately, this has also affected some of our staff. To ensure we can continue providing safe, high-quality care, some of our General Practice Nursing clinics may need to be rescheduled this week. If your appointment is affected, our team will contact you as soon as possible. If you do not hear from us, please attend your appointment as planned.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding as we support both our patients and our staff through this busy flu season.
If you or someone in your whānau has influenza symptoms:
✔️ Stay home, rest, and drink plenty of fluids
✔️ Use paracetamol if needed to help manage symptoms
✔️ Monitor your symptoms and seek medical advice if you are concerned or feeling worse
✔️ In an emergency, always call 111
😷 Help protect others by wearing a mask if you are unwell or have cold or flu symptoms when visiting our clinic. Masks are available free of charge at all building entrances.
Not sure whether you need to see a doctor?
These resources can help:
📱 Healthify: https://healthify.nz
Reliable, easy-to-understand health information to help you assess symptoms and decide on your next steps.
☎️ Healthline: 0800 611 116
Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Registered nurses can provide advice and help determine whether further care is needed.
For most people, influenza can be managed at home with rest, hydration, and symptom monitoring. However, if something doesn't feel right, please seek medical advice.
If you need to be seen by a doctor, you may be asked to complete a multi-test before arriving and report your result. These tests can detect Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and COVID-19 and are available for purchase from most pharmacies at a small cost.
💙 Acting early helps protect you, your whānau, and our wider community. Thank you for doing your part to help reduce the spread of illness and support those who are most vulnerable. See less
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27/08/2026

🌼 Supporting Daffodil Day 2026 🌼

Today, we're proud to stand alongside communities across New Zealand in support of Daffodil Day, helping raise awareness and vital funds for those affected by cancer.

In rural communities, we know the strength that comes from looking after one another. Whether it's lending a hand, offering a kind word, or simply showing up when it matters most, our connection and resilience make a real difference.

To everyone facing cancer, caring for a loved one, or supporting a friend through their journey, please know that you are not alone. Together, we can continue to provide hope, support, and encouragement to those who need it most.

Let's get behind this fantastic cause and help make a positive impact for families throughout New Zealand.

💛 Wear your daffodil with pride, donate where you can, and show your support for Daffodil Day. Every contribution helps make a difference.

💛🌼

26/08/2026

💙 Keeping our Community Connected and Informed

Our quarterly Community Health Services News is now available, showcasing the latest news, achievements, and developments from health services across our region.

If you haven't seen it yet in print, you'll find it in this week's Clutha Leader, reaching households throughout South Otago. Check out the attached feature page and learn more about the people, programmes, and services supporting the health and wellbeing of our community.

26/08/2026

See you tomorrow, whānau!

25/08/2026

🚀 A Fresh New Look for Clutha Health First Online!

We're excited to unveil our refreshed website, designed to make finding local healthcare information easier, faster, and more user-friendly for everyone.

The updated website features:
✔ Simplified menus
✔ Improved navigation and quick search function
✔ Clear and accessible information
✔ Easy access to services, contacts, and resources
✔ Dedicated after-hours care information, including how to get help when our practice is closed

Whether you're a patient, family member, or visitor to our community, the new website has been designed to help you find what you need with fewer clicks and greater confidence.

Take a tour today and see what's new: 🌐 www.cluthahealth.co.nz

We're proud to continue improving the way we connect with and support our community. 💙

Clutha Health First is a community owned healthcare provider, offering hospital, community and general practice services to the Clutha District.

23/08/2026

🦠 Influenza is circulating in our community

Like many families, workplaces, and healthcare providers across our community, we are currently experiencing higher-than-usual levels of influenza illness.

Unfortunately, this has also affected some of our staff. To ensure we can continue providing safe, high-quality care, some of our General Practice Nursing clinics may need to be rescheduled this week. If your appointment is affected, our team will contact you as soon as possible. If you do not hear from us, please attend your appointment as planned.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding as we support both our patients and our staff through this busy flu season.

If you or someone in your whānau has influenza symptoms:

✔️ Stay home, rest, and drink plenty of fluids
✔️ Use paracetamol if needed to help manage symptoms
✔️ Monitor your symptoms and seek medical advice if you are concerned or feeling worse
✔️ In an emergency, always call 111

😷 Help protect others by wearing a mask if you are unwell or have cold or flu symptoms when visiting our clinic. Masks are available free of charge at all building entrances.

Not sure whether you need to see a doctor?

These resources can help:

📱 Healthify: https://healthify.nz
Reliable, easy-to-understand health information to help you assess symptoms and decide on your next steps.

☎️ Healthline: 0800 611 116
Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Registered nurses can provide advice and help determine whether further care is needed.

For most people, influenza can be managed at home with rest, hydration, and symptom monitoring. However, if something doesn't feel right, please seek medical advice.

If you need to be seen by a doctor, you may be asked to complete a multi-test before arriving and report your result. These tests can detect Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and COVID-19 and are available for purchase from most pharmacies at a small cost.

💙 Acting early helps protect you, your whānau, and our wider community. Thank you for doing your part to help reduce the spread of illness and support those who are most vulnerable.

Welcome to Healthify He Puna Waiora – Aotearoa's trusted, independent home for health topics, medicines information, self-care resources and tools.

21/08/2026

19/08/2026

💗 Supporting you and your growing whānau 💗

Pregnancy is a special journey, and having the right support makes all the difference. Our hospital and health centre is proud to have four experienced Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) in our team who are here to support you every step of the way — from early pregnancy through birth and beyond.

Our LMCs provide:
🌸 Personalised, compassionate care
🌸 Support for you, your baby and your whānau
🌸 Trusted guidance throughout your pregnancy journey

If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with one of our LMCs to talk about your options and find the care that’s right for you.

📞 Reach out today — we’re here to support healthy families and positive beginnings.

17/08/2026

Our community is experiencing high rates of flu-like illness, and we need to protect our well patients and staff.

We are encouraging all patients to please wear a mask when presenting to our facility for an appointment.

Masks are available at all entrances to Clutha Health First.

Please do not visit our Maternity or Inpatient Wards if you have flu-like symptoms.

If you are unwell with respiratory-like symptoms and need to seek medical advice, please either:

- Call our General Practice 03 419 0500

- Seek advice from Healthline - Free to call 24/7 on 0800 611116

- For health information, refer to https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/i/influenza

- For medical emergencies, always call 111 immediately.

11/08/2026

It's that time of year — though this season's bugs are hitting harder than usual. 🤒

Clutha Health First is seeing a higher than normal number of patients testing positive for influenza A, influenza B, and RSV across all age groups. No single demographic is being spared, and our teams are responding accordingly.

If you or someone in your whānau is feeling unwell, here's what to do:
• Stay home - rest and stay hydrated
• Take paracetamol if it is required to manage your symptoms
• Keep an eye on how you're feeling — if things worsen or you're concerned, please seek help
• In an emergency always call 111

Not sure whether you need to see a doctor? These two resources are worth knowing about:

Healthify — healthify.nz has reliable, easy-to-read health information to help you understand your symptoms and figure out your next steps.

Healthline — free to call 24/7 on 0800 611 116, staffed by registered nurses who can advise whether you need further care.

For most people, the best thing right now is to rest, stay hydrated, and monitor how symptoms are progressing. That said, please don't hesitate to reach out if something doesn't feel right. 💛

If you need to be seen by a Doctor you may be asked to complete a multi test and report the result before arrival, which tests for Influenza A, B, RSV and Covid-19. Tests can be self-purchased from a pharmacy at a small cost.

Acting early matters — for you and for the wider community.