South Canterbury

Information about hospitals and other health service providers in South Canterbury — including Timaru, Geraldine, and Lake Takapō (Tekapo).

TImaru

Timaru Hospital

Emergency Department

Secondary birthing unit

Sexual Health Clinic

Timaru Hospital

Kensington Centre

The Kensington Centre is across the road from Timaru Hospital. It is a separate unit that provides mental health services. The Kensington Centre has a main entrance at the front and a separate rear entrance for users who are tamariki and rangatahi.

Kensington Centre

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Enrol your whānau with a general practice and for free or subsidised health services in South Canterbury.

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Advocacy services After hours and urgent medical centres Community assessment team Dentists District nursing General practices Health of older persons (HOPS) Emergency contraception Eye care Immunisation Kaupapa Māori organisations

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