Sarah Morris (receptionist and resident artist), showing nurse Shannin Howe the colourful Blue September display she created in the waiting room.

Blue September promotes screening for prostate cancer and could be considered a man’s equivalent of a smear test for women. Early detection can can prevent a life threatening cancer. Men over 40 are advised to have their initial test and over 50 an annual blood test and examination and we encourage all our male patients to come in to discuss this and any other health concerns.  Appointments can be made with any of our male or female doctors and at Tarawera Medical Centre you do not need to discuss your personal issues with a health care assistant before seeing a doctor. See these links for more information on Blue September and Prostate Cancer.