Inside Aotea October 2009

Access the articles from Inside Aotea, October 2009, below.

A spring message

Welcome to the second edition of Inside Aotea, the Aotea Pathology newsletter for all our patients. In case you didn’t know, we provide pathology services to people in the Kapiti district, Porirua, Wellington, Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt. We work hard to provide quality services over such a wide geographical area, and we always look forward to hearing from you if there is anything you think we can do better. Find out more here.

Mayors' tips for healthy living

It can be a tough job being mayor, with long hours and lots of decisions to be made. Find out from four of our region’s mayors what they do to stay fit and healthy to cope with the demands of their work. Find out more here.

Health tip: hay fever don't bother me

Doctors know it as allergic rhinitis, you probably know it better as hay fever. But whatever you call it, the runny, itchy nose and watering eyes are hard to ignore. Find out more here.

Getting it right - first time every time

Getting the correct test results back to your doctor or midwife at the right address and at the right time is our top priority. Find out more here.

Price increase for specialist-referred and non-DHB-funded tests

The prices for laboratory tests we do for private specialist medical practitioners will increase by the annual CPI figure effective from 1 November 2009. Find out more here.

Need an appointment? Just send us an email

If your doctor asks you to get laboratory tests that require an appointment, you can now request an appointment with us by e-mail. Find out more here.

Download the PDF

Download the PDF of this edition of Inside Aotea.