{"id":23,"date":"2013-04-28T21:25:24","date_gmt":"2013-04-28T21:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.0.74\/rmc\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:51:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:51:39","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stalbansmc.co.nz\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>St Albans Medical Centre is an independently owned general practice that has been caring for the local community for more than 45 years. Our experienced doctors work alongside dedicated one-to-one practice nurses, providing personalised care, continuity, and trusted support for individuals and families, while offering the advantages of a collaborative group practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team is further supported by an onsite Health Improvement Practitioner, Health Coach, and experienced administrative staff, ensuring comprehensive care and a seamless patient experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A range of complementary health services are available onsite, including Remedy Pharmacy, Mole Screen, and Merivale Physiotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Enrolments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are prioritising enrolments for new arrivals to Christchurch\u00a0who do not yet have a local GP and who live in the immediate practice area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe you meet this criteria, please call our reception team on\u00a003 355 9119\u00a0to discuss enrolment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong>&nbsp;All new enrolments are subject to capacity at the time of enquiry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6b9bf6cc8c2903aa404de3e6f000a471\" style=\"background-color:#37404a\">Flu and Covid Vaccines &#8211; Now Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2026 flu season in New Zealand we have three vaccines available from the 1st April 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Influvax Tetra:<\/strong>&nbsp;This is the standard, funded vaccine for those who are over 65 years or meet the eligibility criteria, available to those 6 months and older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Influvax Tetra:<\/strong> If you are under 65 with no qualifying medical conditions the cost is $35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flucelvax:<\/strong>&nbsp;A cell-based vaccine, suitable for people 6 months and over, costing $43.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fluad:<\/strong>&nbsp;An adjuvanted vaccine, designed for adults aged 65 years and over with a cost of $45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Covid vaccinations are also available at the same time as your flu vaccinations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These options can be discussed with your practice nurse at you appointment. To make an appointment please call reception at St Albans Medical on 3559 119.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-44c2b003886b4c0fef683669d2210424\" style=\"background-color:#37404a\">12-Month Prescribing Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the Government\u2019s initiative allowing prescriptions to be issued for up to 12 months, St Albans Medical Centre has introduced a practice policy to ensure patient safety, continuity of care, legal compliance, equity, and efficient workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please book a consultation with your GP to discuss the most appropriate prescribing duration for your medication.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b82e3a3da86d155cac0937188ea26da8\" style=\"background-color:#37404a\">About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">St Albans Medical Centre is&nbsp;a purpose built medical centre providing healthcare to the local community&nbsp;for 45+ years.&nbsp;Our doctors work with&nbsp;dedicated 1: 1 nurses&nbsp;to provide a&nbsp;high level of care and continuity for you and your family, with the benefits of a group practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5d11612c646db0eaf83f6ef2add22af4\" style=\"background-color:#37404a\">Practice Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>My Indici Patient Portal<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><strong>My Indici&nbsp;<\/strong>is our secure online patient portal allowing you to manage your health needs and that of your family from anywhere and at anytime. Send an email using a non-shared personal email address to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:reception@stalbansmc.co.nz\">reception@stalbansmc.co.nz<\/a>&nbsp;to register.<br><strong>August 2025 Important Update:<\/strong>&nbsp; Login Process Changes  <br>Multifactor Authentication [MFA] is now required for added security. <br>Click here to learn how it works <a href=\"https:\/\/patientportal.myindici.co.nz\/login\">https:\/\/patientportal.myindici.co.nz\/login<\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>New Patient Enrolment<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain safe, high-quality care for our community, we are currently accepting new enrolments <strong>based on priority<\/strong> due to limited capacity.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are prioritising enrolments for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New arrivals to Christchurch<\/strong> who do not yet have a local GP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residents in the immediate practice area<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe you meet these criteria, please call our reception team on <strong>03 355 9119<\/strong> to discuss enrolment.<br><strong>Please note:<\/strong> All new enrolments are subject to capacity at the time of enquiry.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c467b122a26a12441394943776bca08f\" style=\"background-color:#37404a\">Onsite Services and Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"color:#37404a\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>St Albans Medical<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monday-Thursday<\/td><td>8:00 am &#8211; 5:30 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Friday<\/td><td>8:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Weekends &amp; Public Holidays<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Remedy Pharmacy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td><td>8:30 am &#8211; 6:15 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.molescreen.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mole Screen<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tuesday &amp; Thursday <\/td><td>Afternoon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Friday <\/td><td>Morning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.merivalephysiotherapy.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Merivale Physio<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday<\/td><td>8:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Thursday<\/td><td>12:30 pm &#8211; 6:00 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Health Coach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monday, Thursday &amp; Friday<\/td><td>9:00 am  &#8211; 4:30pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Health Improvement <br>Practitioner<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wednesday, Thursday<br>Friday<\/td><td>8:30 &#8211; 4:30pm<br>8:30 &#8211; 12:00pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f71e82b32e55ddec1e470af2e3e77406\" style=\"background-color:#37404a\">After-Hours Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"color:#37404a\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free after-hours telephone support is available through Healthline<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"tel:033559119\">0800 611 116<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A<strong>fter-hours face to face consultations 24\/7<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.24hoursurgery.co.nz\">24 <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.24hoursurgery.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hour<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.24hoursurgery.co.nz\"> Surgery<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-391610350a93fba90964c6c5d66c053c\" style=\"background-color:#37404a\">Health Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthinfo.org.nz\/index.htm?home.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansmc.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/healthinfo_banner_logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansmc.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/healthinfo_banner_logo.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.stalbansmc.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/healthinfo_banner_logo-300x111.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">click on image to open<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>HealthInfo is a health information website providing useful locally approved information about health conditions, diagnosis, treatment, and referral options for people in Canterbury, New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St Albans Medical Centre is an independently owned general practice that has been caring for the local community for more than 45 years. 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