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Created to provide free health and screening services for all whānau in Hauraki, Pito Hauora currently offers cervical and breast screening services and funded immunisations.
Pito Hauora aims to address the need for there to be affordable health care closer to people's homes.
Screening Services Available
Cervical Screening
Breast Screening
Bowel Screening Kits
Immunisation and Vaccinations
Why should you screen?
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and with regular cervical screening and HPV immunisation, you will be able to catch any warning signs early before cancer can develop. Of the 180 people who get cervical cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand every year, 85% have either never been screened or have not had regular screening.
Who can screen?
Cervical screening is free for anyone in New Zealand who has a cervix and:
- Are Māori or Pacific, 25-69
- Are 30 years and over who are under-screened (have not had a test in the past 5 years), or have never had a screening test
- Require follow-up testing
- Holds a Community Services Card and is aged 25-69.
It is recommended that you screen once every five years for the chance of early detection. If you would like to book a cervical screening appointment, call Pito Hauora and the lovely reception staff will help answer any questions you might have.
For more information on cervical screening and what to expect, click the button below to find out more.
Cervical screening hours:
Tuesday 10am-6:30pm
Why should you screen?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Aotearoa affecting wāhine and with regular screening, you can catch it early, before it spreads. Mammograms can show changes within the breasts before they can be felt which is why mammograms are your best chance of catching breast cancer early.
With more than 3000 women diagnosed with breast cancer every year, now is the time to get screened or even become aware of the symptoms associated with breast cancer.
Symptoms can include:
- A new lump or thickening
- Puckering or dimpling
- An inverted nipple
- Changes in shape or size
- A rash on the nipple or reddened skin on your breast
- Discharge from your nipple.
Who can screen?
Mammograms are free for wāhine aged between 45 and 69 and are available every two years. If this is you, get in touch with our staff at Pito Hauora to book an appointment today.
Breast screening hours:
Monday 10am-4:30pm
Tuesday 10am-6:30pm
Wednesday 8am-4:30pm
Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Friday 8am-2:30pm
Why should you screen?
Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of death by cancer in New Zealand and if found early, it is curable in more than 90% of cases. Bowel cancer is more common for those over 50 years old, but it can affect people of all ages. In some cases of bowel cancer, there are no symptoms or warning signs which makes bowel screening your best chance
at early detection.
Who can screen?
Bowel screening test kits are free in New Zealand every two years for:
- Māori or Pacific Island whānau aged 50-74.
- Anyone aged 60-74.
If you haven't already received an invitation to screen, you can enquire at Pito Hauora about ordering a Bowel Screening Kit which can be delivered to your home address or picked up at the clinic.
If you are interested in learning more about the importance of bowel screening, click the button below.
Why should you get immunised?
Getting immunised is one step to protect yourself and others against vaccine-preventable diseases. It can also help protect people who are not able to be immunised due to age or a specific health condition.
At Pito Hauora, there are a number of free vaccinations available for whānau such as immunisation against measles and mumps for tamariki to the flu vaccine available to those with a respiratory disease, are hapū or are aged 65 and over.
To learn more about funded vaccinations and eligibility criteria, view the full schedule by clicking the button below.
Immunisation Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pm
Where to find us
Pito Hauora is located at 210 Richmond Street, Thames
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