General News
1 September, 2022
Pop-up clinic to highlight Women’s Health Week
A pop-up health clinic will be in the Goldfields Shopping Centre next week as the local health service marks Women’s Health Week. In its 10th year, the week (September 5-11) is led by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, a national not-for-profit...
A pop-up health clinic will be in the Goldfields Shopping Centre next week as the local health service marks Women’s Health Week.
In its 10th year, the week (September 5-11) is led by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women’s health.
While the Maryborough District Health Service runs a dedicated Women’s Health Clinic in Maryborough, Avoca and Dunolly each month, next week a special pop-up clinic will appear at the Goldfields Shopping Centre to help women, girls and gender diverse people.
MDHS community health nurse Nicole Powers said Women’s Health Week encourages women to make time in their busy day to focus on the things that keep them healthy.
“The message for Women’s Health Week this year is ‘It’s all about you’,” she said.
“Women can often put their own health on hold while looking after family and friends, or may feel guilty for taking some time out for self-care.
“We want women to know that it’s okay to put yourself first, and that it’s important to stay up-to-date with your health checks like breast and cervical screening.”
As part of the Women’s Health Week campaign, residents can sign up to receive articles, videos, recipes and health tips throughout the week.
“We’re encouraging women and girls to get involved in a variety of ways. Visit us at the pop-up clinic, make an appointment for a health check, try a new healthy recipe, or get active with a friend,” Ms Powers said.
“You don’t have to do it alone. Getting together for a walk with your mum, sister, or a friend to support each other is a great step and we’re also here to support you.”
The pop-up clinic will run at the Goldfields Shopping Centre from 1 to 4 pm on Tuesday, September 6.
For more information or to make an appointment call 5461-0333 or visit mdhs.vic.gov.au
To see the Women’s Health Week campaign visit womenshealthweek.com.au