October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Why This Matters for Our Community Every October New Zealand marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Kiwi women, affecting approximately 1 in 9 women over their lifetime. At Katikati Medical Centre, our clinical team is committed to supporting our community across Katikati, Waihi Beach, and the wider Western […]
Paracetamol Use In Pregnancy
Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologogists RANZCOG The Trump administration has made highly controversial claims about the causes of autism and ADHD, asserting that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use during pregnancy increases the risk of children being diagnosed as neurodivergent. RANZCOG joins leading clinicians and scientists worldwide in rejecting these […]
An Update on Masks
Please continue to wear a surgical mask when you visit Katikati Medical Centre. Face masks must still be worn at healthcare facilities including pharmacies, primary care, urgent care, hospitals (including on-site cafés and florists), aged residential care and disability-related residential care. Wearing a mask can help protect yourself and others from infection. If you do […]