October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re encouraging all wāhine to put their health first. Join us for one of our special Women’s Health Day events this October, where enrolled patients can receive free health checks.

Dates & Locations:

  • Saturday, 12th October, 9am – 2pm at Local Doctors Ranui, 421 Swanson Rd
  • Saturday, 19th October, 9am – 2pm at Local Doctors Mt Roskill, 445 Richardson Rd

 

Our health checks include:

  • HPV self-swabs for cervical screening
  • Mammogram referrals
  • Sexual health checks
  • Urinary infection management
  • Vaccinations (bring your kids along to check their vaccines too!)
  • Sore throat management

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, every woman who receives a health check will enter to win one of two Pink Ribbon Gift Baskets.

Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Book your appointment here or call 09 274 7823.

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