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33 programmes available
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Preventative | Immunisation
Vaccination for people and whānau eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Wellbeing | Preventative
This new programme is a collaboration between Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa (Facilitation Service) and general practices.
Waikato | Over 65 | Preventative | Primary options
Patients 65 years and over having an acute event, causing a borderline level of function with a reduction in personal activities of daily living or extended activities of daily living, meaning it is not safe to send them home.
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative | Women's health | Screening services
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative | Immunisation
This service aims to support and work with existing networks providing immunisation information, education, support and advice.
Waikato | Over 65 | Preventative
The Waikato strength and balance service aims to decrease the incidence and severity of falls in older adults by improving their strength and balance, increasing function and confidence and maintaining their long-term independence.
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative | Gastroenterology | Screening services
The National Bowel Screening Programme has two objectives; reduce mortality rates from bowel cancer and to identify and remove pre-cancerous advanced adenoma from the bowel before they become cancerous.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Respiratory | Preventative | Wellbeing | Referrals & other services | Smoking cessation
The once and for all stop smoking service is available to anyone who resides in Waikato who smokes and wants help to quit can access free face to face behavioural support to stop smoking. Patients can access free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) from the service.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative | Women's health | Screening services
Providing targeted follow-up, community outreach and support to priority group women, and people with a cervix, who have barriers to accessing cervical screening.
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