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Saving lives one wahine at a time

7 September 2017

Turanga Health and Three Rivers Medical aren't giving up on wahine who’ve missed their regular cervical smears.

Nick Wright and Hiria Nielsen

Three Rivers Medical bucks national trend with three permanent GPs

14 July 2017

As GP shortages continue to affect the country our provincial medical centre is bucking the trend.


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Light and shade

20 June 2017 - The Gisborne Herald, NZ Doctor

Tairawhiti Police medical doctor and Three Rivers GP Tom James was profiled in the latest edition of NZ Doctor by Cliff Taylor — the article was headlined A tale of two cities: GP scratches shiny surface to treat unseen ills.

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Three Rivers GP part of groundbreaking diet research

31 March 2017

Gisborne research involving Three Rivers Medical GP Nick Wright reveals weight loss from all-you-can-eat plant-based diet.

Other News

Really sick patients get help navigating health care system

7 March 2017

NEW Zealand’s healthcare system can be difficult, confusing and frightening when you’re really sick with something that can’t be easily cured. Whether it be arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure, managing a long term condition can be tough, says new Three Rivers Medical nurse Rachel Ferkins who’s been employed to help.

GBHS artist has work purchased by Three Rivers

8 December 2016

An impressive Māori carving by Gisborne Boys’ High School Whakairo student Jarryd Broughton has been purchased by Three Rivers Medical.

Carpark Masterchef

8 November 2016

Delicious and nutritious was the aim of the game at the annual Turanga Health versus Three Rivers Medical Centre Cook Off last week.

Tame the flame at today's Cook Off

4 November 2016

Come and have steak for lunch today as Three Rivers Medical staff face off against Turanga Health staff in a ‘Cook Off’ promoting healthy eating.

Yellow fever vaccine now available in Gisborne

3 November 2016

Yellow fever vaccinations are available in Gisborne now that a Three Rivers Medical GP has achieved the relevant qualifications.