Highbrook Blog

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Say Hello to Dr Manisha – Our Newest GP at Highbrook Medical!

Lucy Hall By: July 10, 2025

There’s a fresh face at Highbrook Medical, and we’re absolutely delighted to introduce her to you – meet Dr Manisha ...

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Nurse Prescriber

Meet our Designated Nurse Prescriber Nerice: Leading Our Totz to Teenz Clinic at Highbrook Medical

Lucy Hall By: June 12, 2025

At Highbrook Medical, we’re proud to have a team of clinicians who not only bring experience but also a deep ...

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Dr Jacky Lu

Meet Dr. Jacky Lu – Highbrook Medical’s New GP

Lucy Hall By: March 13, 2025

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jacky Lu to the Highbrook Medical team! Dr. Lu’s journey in medicine began at ...

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Dr Richard Chong starts the Acute Clinic at Highbrook Medical

Lucy Hall By: March 9, 2023

When Dr Richard Chong agreed to spearhead our new Acute Clinic, we couldn’t have been more delighted. Group GM Lucy ...

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Pap Smears NZ | Highbrook Medical

Cervical Smear Tests: Why it’s time to book your screening

Lucy Hall By: March 1, 2023

Does getting a Cervical Smear seem a bit intimidating? We understand that sometimes the idea of screening is confusing, especially ...

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Overseas Travel clinic vaccinations and meds | Friends relatives VFR travel

Top travel Clinic tips for visiting Friends and relatives (VFR travel)

Sara Jayne Pietersen By: November 11, 2022

Like our travel clinic team members, you will be itching to travel again to visit friends and relatives overseas (VFR ...

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How to enrol with GP | Highbrook Medical Enrolment Form

How to Enrol with a GP Online (in minutes!)

Lucy Hall By: November 10, 2022

Online enrolment for a GP should be a given in 2022. Surprisingly in NZ, most doctors still use paper forms. ...

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Highbrookmed Health Hub

Highbrook Med: all your health services in one place

Lucy Hall By: October 13, 2022

The Highbrook Med health services Hub opened its doors to the business community in a South Auckland showcase in September ...

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Tips to recognise symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Lucy Hall By: September 27, 2022

A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) or Pokenga puaha is undoubtedly painful and distressing for anyone. However, left untreated, it can ...

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After hours virtual doctor service | Practice Plus Online Doctor

After hours online doctors service now live!

Lucy Hall By: August 12, 2022

Ever noticed how your family tend to need a doctor out of GP surgery hours? It’s Murphy’s Law! At Highbrook Medical, ...

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Preventative health screening | Bowel & Prostate cancer screening test

Why you (or your man) should have preventative bowel & prostate cancer screening

Daniel Calder By: March 29, 2022

Preventive screening for bowel and prostate cancer is a topic our Health Coaches, actively champion. Find out why it’s one ...

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Treat mild to moderate Omicron at home | Covid-19 Symptoms

7 Top Tips to Treat mild Omicron Covid-19 symptoms at home

Daniel Calder By: February 28, 2022

Treating and tracking omicron symptoms will be something every family needs to be ready for in 2022. Dr Jayani Kannangara ...

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