The Massey University Student Health & Counselling Service in Palmerston North is open throughout the year excluding public holidays and university holidays. We provide a service at the Manawatu campus site during office hours of 8:30am to 5pm.
An emergency service based in town is available after hours, weekends and public holidays.
Our team endeavours to provide a high standard of health care possible in a manner that is competent, compassionate, confidential, timely and in an atmosphere of mutual responsibility and respect.
We are proud to be accredited by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners as a RNZCGP Cornerstone Quality Practice. That means we have met the high standards set by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners which help make sure you receive high quality medical care.
|
Consultations for all health problems |
Contraceptive advice & emergency contraception |
|
|
Online Repeat Prescription Requests (48 hours to process) |
Cervical smears and sexual health |
|
|
Laboratory tests including blood tests |
Pregnancy tests |
|
|
Hearing, eye and skin testing |
Physiotherapy |
|
|
Liquid nitrogen (for treatment of warts & other lesions) |
Travel Immunisation advice |
|
|
Minor surgery |
Immunisation advice |
|
|
Child Health & Child Vaccinations |
Special medical examinations |
|
|
Assistance with Aegrotat and Impaired Performance |
Health information and advice First aid |
Level 1 Registry Building, Turitea Road Manawatu Campus - click here for directions
Our Postal Address: Massey University Student Health and Counselling Service - Manawatu
Massey University Private Bag 11222
Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 6 350 5533 or internal extension 85533
Fax: +64 6 355 7986
Email Address*: Medical-Centre-PN@massey.ac.nz
(*Business administration related only. Please do not use this medical e-mail to make or cancel appointments)
EDI/GP2GP: GP2GP: Dr Mark Morris NZMC: 11181
Healthlink EDI: masseyst
Our opening hours are Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.pm.
Closed for National Statutory and Public Holidays as follows:
Massey University Closes Friday 20th December 2019 @ 5pm - reopening in January 2020 - Date to be advised.
IN AN EMERGENCY OR AFTER HOURS
Call 111 or proceed straight to the emergency department of the
Palmerston North Hospital.
Healthline is a free 24-hour telephone health advice service funded by the Ministry of Health. This service is operated by registered nurses who will assess a person's condition and health needs and recommend the best course of action to be taken. They can also provide general health information and location of services.
For further information on Healthline go to; http://www.moh.govt.nz/healthline
If you have any of these symptoms:
* Fever * Rash
* Cough * Runny Nose
* Red Eyes * Sore Throat
Please phone the Nurse at Health + Counselling on 06 350 5533 or contact your own GP.
Vaccinations:
- Have you heard of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)?
- Did you know there has been a measles OUTBREAK?
- Are YOU protected?
- Contact your GP for a FREE immunisation if eligible or further information.
Ministry of Health measles information is available at:
http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/measles
A $5.00 fee applies to the following:
This fee covers basic material costs and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
As of the 1st January 2018, Massey Manawatū Student Health & Counselling Centre introduced general fees for all PHO enrolled students: a GP visit will be charged at $10 and a nurse consultation $5. Payment will need to be made at the time of the consultation. All Non-PHO enrolled students will continue to pay as per usual and fees will vary depending on if you have a community services card.
Students requesting double appointments will be charged at a higher rate. Fees introduced this year to cover procedures, services and material will stand as will the Did not attend fee.
Effective January 1, 2018, Massey University is Smokefree. This includes all workplaces, student accommodation, campus grounds, campus buildings, farms, staff accommodation, vehicles on site (including personal vehicles) and vehicles provided for staff.
If you are a smoker and require our assistance please do not hesitate to make contact, there is support here for you.
