Virus vs Bacteria – When should antibiotics be used?

Viral Infections Symptoms such as headaches, blocked or runny noses, sneezing, coughs, sore throats, tiredness, painful sinuses and body aches are all caused by cold and flu viruses. It’s normal for these symptoms to last…

Sounds to Sounds Bikepacking Adventure

Mark, our lovely Health Care Assistant Alison’s husband, recently set off with a group of three friends (who happen to be Fifth Ave patients) to take on the ‘Sounds to Sounds’ bikepacking adventure. Mark, Rhys,…

Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week 10th-16th of June 2024 Men’s Health Week aims to help you get right on top of your biggest and most important asset – your health. Our sole purpose at MHW is to get…

Voices of the Sector – Equity Module at Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue Family Practice in Tauranga started our Equity journeyfour years ago. It began with the formation of our Māori health rōpū –He Waka Eke Noa (‘We are all in this together’). The first six…

Tauranga Practice Leading The Charge

An article in The Weekend Sun Friday 16th February 2024. Excerpt; A centre of excellence in primary healthcare is opening it's books to new patients in the city this year - a result of many…