Keeping you ship shape.

Health Checks are designed to give you valuable insights into your current health status, helping you to identify strengths and potential areas of concern. These checks are preventive and informational, not a replacement for professional medical advice or treatment. 

A Health Check is a proactive measure to ensure the wellbeing of all kaimahi. 

The health of our kaimahi is of great importance to us. Health Checks form one of our Wellness Framework initiatives (our Container Ship model), supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our kaimahi.   

The Health Check begins with a brief questionnaire about your general health, habits, and existing health issues.

This is followed by a physical examination to measure blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, cardiovascular and diabetes risk, along with checks for vision, hearing, and lung function.

The tests are non-invasive and include a quick finger prick. All tests are voluntary.

The digital questionnaire will take approximately 5 minutes to complete, and we require you to complete this online prior to arriving at your Health Check.

The physical Health Check will take 30 minutes and will take place onsite during working hours.

At the end of your Health Check, you will receive a comprehensive report detailing your results. Only the health professional conducting your test and presenting your report will see your personalised results. The report will also include any potential health risks identified and recommendations for follow-up actions, such as consultations with your GP.

No, the Health Check is provided free of charge to all kaimahi at Port Otago.

For best accuracy, avoid smoking, vaping, consuming caffeine, or eating large meals shortly before your check.

You’ll receive a preparation guide via email to help you get ready. While these preparation requirements are recommended for best results, they should not prevent you from going through the process, as we will adjust as necessary. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring those along for the vision test. 

All information collected during your Health Check is confidential and will only be used to assess your health and provide recommendations. Only the health professional conducting your test and presenting your report will see your results.

Anonymised and aggregated data will be used to analyse the overall health of our organisation. This helps us develop targeted health and wellness initiatives for our kaimahi at Port Otago. 

If you have specific health concerns, please mention them during your questionnaire or to the health professional conducting your check. It’s still a good idea to have a Health Check to assess the rest of your health.

You can reschedule your appointment via the link provided in your appointment email or calendar invitation. Alternatively, contact us at health.check@unimed.co.nz and we will help you. Please try to give as much notice as possible to allow others to use the available slot.