ARC Health | GP Services for Aged Residential Care Facilities
Address
ARC Health Office
U3/1 Show Place
Addington
Christchurch 8024
Postal: PO Box 9336, Tower Junction, CHCH 8148
Office Hours
Mon to Fri
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
(Closed on public holidays)
Phone & Email
03 5999 123
officechch@archealth.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: archchch
Care enquiries
If you have a question relating to your care, please discuss it with a nurse or manager in your facility and they will let us know.
For medical emergencies, please dial 111
Comprehensive GP services
We provide high-quality, reliable, and comprehensive GP services to rest homes in Christchurch. Our dedicated team of health professionals is committed to providing compassionate care to residents
Our mission is to improve quality of life for residents by promoting overall wellness, prioritising preventive care, and effective management of acute and long-term conditions
We offer a range of GP services and collaborative care with specialists
Regular Health Assessments
Long-term and Acute Condition Management
Medication Review
Preventative Care & Vaccination
Palliative (End of life) Care
Our team is dedicated to enhancing the healthcare experience for residents by providing exceptional medical care
Dr Joshua Howe
Managing Director of ARC Health. Joshua Howe studied at the University of Otago and is a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of GPs. He grew up in Canterbury and has worked here for over 17 years, 12 of those as a partner at the Upper Riccarton Medical Centre. Dr Howe has extensive experience providing care to residents in aged care facilities.
Dr Olivia Currie
Dr Olivia Currie is an experienced GP and lifestyle medicine specialist. She holds Fellowship with the RNZCGP and ASLM and has a postgrad diploma in General Practice. She has experience in women's health, oncology, and palliative care. Dr Currie is dedicated to helping patients navigate the healthcare system and supporting them in achieving their health goals.
Dr Lynda Exton
GP, book author and advocate, worked for 26 years in a suburban Christchurch medical practice. More recently, Lynda has been following some speciality interest areas, including serving the Aged Residential Care sector and representing the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners on various working groups for the Ministry of Health and the Health Quality and Safety Commission.
Dr Joseph Pearson
Joseph Pearson is an experienced GP. He grew up in Canterbury, trained at the University of Otago, and is a fellow of the RNZCGP. Besides a short spell in Hamilton, Dr Pearson has lived and worked in Christchurch. He is the co-owner of a GP clinic in the inner city and has considerable experience in aged care.
Devon Entwistle
Devon has been a Registered Nurse since 2018. She has experience in acute surgical services, general practice, and aged care. She enjoys being part of a team committed to providing outstanding care.
Bopha Chea
Registered Nurse
Kaylin McInnes
Administrator & Accounts
Lina Elliott
Administrator
Linda Johnson
Administrator
