Back to Blog

Manage My Health two-step verification

At Dee Street Medical, we are committed to helping you access your health information easily and securely.  We would like to reassure you that Manage My Health is a safe and convenient online tool that can help you take greater control of your health.  Help for logging on to MMH with the new two- step verification is available on the PDF above.Dee Street Medical is confident in the recent security upgrades made to Manage My Health, including stronger account protection through two-step...

Update to Privacy Act 2020

The Privacy Act has recently been updated.  Dee St. has made changes to our Patient Information Privacy Statement to reflect these updates.The Patient Information Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal and health information, as well as your rights under the Privacy Act 2020. These updates have been made to ensure our practice remains clear, transparent, and up to date.We encourage you to take a moment to read the updates to the Privacy Act (above) ...

Autism Awareness

Everyone experiences sensory sensitivities at times.  But for many autistic people sensory overwhelm can be a daily experience.  It can make everyday activities like attending school, going to the supermarket, working in an office or going to a movie impossible.More details regarding the Hoods Up, Volume Down event as well as many helpful resources are available on the Autism NZ website...

Flu Vaccine 2026

...

Dr John Aiken's Retirement

...

New Zealand Government changes to diagnosing and treating patients with ADHD

Clinicians at Dee Street Medical Center are not offering the service of assessment for new ADHD diagnosis, but will continue to treat existing patients....

Changes by NZ Government to Prescribing Lengths

The government has introduced the option of 12-month prescriptions.  This does NOT automatically apply to all patients or all medications.   Prescriptions are issued at your doctor's discretion, based on what is clinically appropriate and safe for you.  We encourage you to discuss these changes with your GP at your next visit....

Introducing Practice Plus

Needing to see a doctor outside normal hours, when you're on holiday or when the Dee St practice is fully booked can be stressful. That's why we've partnered with Practice Plus, an online GP service. Practice Plus has been developed to ease some of the pressure that 's facing primary healthcare services in New Zealand. It enables you to book an online consultation with a GP, at a time that suits you. You connect to the service via your phone, tablet or laptop.Practice Plus is available...

Cervical Screening Update: What you need to know

Cervical cancer is caused by certain types of the HPV, and it is one of the most preventable cancers. From September 2023, the main test for cervical screening has changed to a human papillomavirus (HPV) test. This test replaces a cervical smear test for most people. This means for most people, a simple vaginal swab can be taken and tested for HPV. The swab can be done by a nurse, a doctor, or you can choose to take the sample yourself. You will still need to book in with a nurse so they ca...