ANZAC day holiday Monday 27th April 2020

Posted on Thursday, 23rd April 2020

Marshlands Family Health Centre will be closed for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday on Monday 27th April 2020. You can still phone us on 3853114 if you wish to speak with a nurse from our After Hours provider. Alternatively you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for general advice or 0800 358 5453 for COVID-19 advice. We will be back open as usual at 8am Tuesday 28th April 2020. We hope you are all keeping safe in your bubbles – we are here to help you for any medical care so please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Take care MFHC.

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