Equity Statement
As part of the Maraenui Community, Maraenui Medical Centre upholds our commitment to providing equity and achieving positive health outcomes for our whai ora, their whanau and the community we serve, by reducing barriers and improving access. We uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment throughout our practice.
Health Equity Initiatives
We meet quarterly to discuss Health Equity Initiative targets that we wish to achieve for our practice population
Diabetes Management
Health Heart Checks
Respiratory (Asthma/COPD)
Childhood Immunisations
Flu vaccinations
Cervical Smears
Communication i.e patient portal
Equitable Services and Access
Patients can get an appointment with their GP within 24hours but often on the same day.
Acute patients triaged on the day by phone or nurses if in person.
Health Coach (Poutoko) and Health Improvement Practitioner (Pouora) within 48 hours or on the day if they are available
Patient portal (ask our receptionist if you are not signed up)
Free services to all our patients to reduce cost as a barrier
Consultations for patients 24 years and under
Sexual Health for patents 24years and under
Nurse Clinics
Health Coach (Poutoko) and Health Improvement Practitioner (Pouora)
Before School Checks
Blood Tests
This chart represents principles we are currently focussing on in our equity development.
Sourced: Te Kura Nui- Cultural Responsiveness Curriculum (HHB)