Nursing Services at the Gore Medical Centre

NURSING SERVICES

The Gore Medical Centre offers a comprehensive range of nursing services provided by the large team of Registered Nurses. These include:

  • Childhood Immunisations – all schedule childhood vaccinations are available free of charge to all children under the age of 16 years.
  • Other Immunisations  Chickenpox vaccine and shingles vaccine are all available at an additional cost. These need to be pre ordered so please talk with a nurse about your vaccine requirements.
  • Travel Vaccinations – Hepatitis A and B, thyphoid and adult tetanus/diptheria are available.
  • Other adult vaccinations, including annual flu vaccination
  • Cervical Screening
  • Contraception/Sexual Health – all patients under the age of 20 years are able to have 2 free consults with a nurse within 12 months. This can be for any contraception issue. This funding is also available for  some other patients over the age of 20 years – please ask your nurse if you qualify.
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Management of Long-term Conditions
  • Management of Acute Conditions
  • Annual Diabetes Checks
  • Wound Care
  • Cryotherapy for wart removal (liquid nitrogen)
  • Phone Services for any questions, health issues, laboratory results, mental health concerns, triage
  • Intravenous Chelation and Vitamin C Therapy
  • Intravenous Aclasta treatment