Every September, over 200,000 people gather in Australia’s boardrooms, tearooms and community centres to share vital, up-to-date health information.
This year, in line with Women’s Health Week, Echuca Regional Health’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic strives to help spread a message.
A message of importance that your health starts with you.
Echuca Regional Health’s sexual health nurse Bianca Fleming said it’s a great time for women to focus on good health and a preventative approach to staying healthy.
She urges women to set some time aside to take care of themselves.
“Our sexual health clinic provides resources, tips and information on all things women’s health, with assessments, testing and referrals as necessary,” Bianca said.
“Women’s Health Week is an important reminder for all women to make their health a priority.
“However, every week, when it comes to your health, is just as important.”
The clinic is a free and confidential sexual and reproductive health service for all ages, genders and gender diverse people.
It offers clients a safe setting to discuss sexual health concerns and receive specialist sexual and reproductive health care.
Their services include cervical screening which can be self-screening or clinician collected screening, sexually transmitted infection screening, pregnancy testing and unplanned pregnancy support.
Their comprehensive services also extend to education and support on topics like menopause, menstruation, contraception, cancer screening, heart health and healthy living.
The Jean Hails Women’s Health Week program from September 4 to 8 will encapsulate a variety of important topics over the five days providing valuable insights at the clinic.
Topics include check me out, pain drain, hello hormones, making it work and food for thought. Keep an eye on information and tips over the week on their socials.
“It’s all about supporting women to be proactive in their health, understand their bodies and make informed decisions about their health with support and information,” Bianca said.
“Anyone can make an appointment to see a sexual health nurse by calling us.
“We are here to help support your health journey, so make it a priority as it starts with you.”
Health professionals can also refer patients by mail or fax.
For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the clinic on (03) 5485 5801 or visit erh.org.au/departmentservice/sexualandreproductivehealth
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