Stratford Health Centre

Name :

Stratford Health Centre

Address  :

Miranda and Romeo Streets

Town  :

Stratford

State  :

Taranaki

Country  :

NEW ZEALAND

Phone  :

06 765 7189

Fax  :

06 765 6110

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Paediatrics
  • Podiatry
  • Psychiatrist
Facilities

Other Facilities

  • X-Ray
  • Physiotherapy


Description

Stratford Health Centres premises were formally opened by the Prime Minister Helen Clark in August 2000 Architects Dickson Lonergan won an award for the Stratford Health Centre which the judges commended as quota beautifully crafted piece of architecture This building combines the specific clients requirements with a wider social and aesthetic responsibilityquot The health centre was built on the site of the old Stratford Hospital and includes Physiotherapy and XRay services

Outpatient clinics are held on a regular basis and include Nutrition and Dietetics Diabetes Education Asthma Education Cervical Screening Alcohol amp Drug Counselling VisionHearing Testing Psychology Psychiatry Social Work Paediatrics and Occupational Therapy Clinics held by private practitioners include Podiatry Ante Natal Classes Hearing Association Electroloysis Food Bank and Counselling

District Nursing cover extends to coastal Taranaki and Opunake Stratford District Nursing includes palliative care nursing The centre is open between 800am to 430pm Monday to Friday and at weekends as required
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