The Inspiring Journey of Woopi Medical
If you’ve got an inspiring story that highlights a great health outcome on the North Coast… we’d love to hear from you. Let us know by submitting it here. A story written & submitted to Healthy North Coast by Arthur Hein, Business Director – Woopi Medical. In the heart of Woolgoolga’s serene landscapes lies a
Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand
Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural
Do you want to help design your children’s care?
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is inviting local parents and carers to help design their children’s care. Families of infants, children and young people with complex health needs (two or more complex heath conditions) on the Mid North Coast have the opportunity to help the MNCLHD shape the way local services are
Do you struggle with low back or knee pain?
The internet and technology have dramatically changed the way we live our lives — and there is no sign of this stopping. For example, physiotherapy video consultations and exercise apps can be used to deliver or support face-to-face health services. Today, there is growing evidence that e-health (for example, telehealth which includes appointments over video
BreastScreen Mobile Screening in Murwillumbah
The BreastScreen NSW mobile unit will be visiting Murwillumbah from 25 January until 4 February 2021. It will be located in Knox Park, at the Brisbane Street entry. 1 in 7 women living in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. A screening mammogram offers the best chance of early detection. The screening program
Don’t Forget Your Cancer Screening, Ladies
Women are being reminded not to forget their regular breast cancer and cervical cancer screening tests during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. If you are due for a regular check-up, you should go to your GP for a cervical screening test and book your breast mammogram. A recent Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report
Wake Up. Kick Bowel Cancer’s Ass. Repeat.
Image courtesy of Bowel Cancer Australia. Bowel cancer affects women of all ages. It is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Aussie women, claiming the lives of almost 2,500 women in Australia every year. The good news is that bowel cancer is treatable and beatable if detected early. To support Aussie women of all
Busting Myths About Family History and Breast Cancer Risk
Did you know that 9 out of 10 women who develop breast cancer do not have a family history? Breast screening is important for all women aged 50-74, regardless of whether they have a family history of breast cancer. The best way to treat cancer is to find it early. If you’re over 50, call
The Thing About Cancer
How do people cope after a cancer diagnosis? What do all the tests mean? Will treatment leave you foggy-headed? Does cancer always cause pain? If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you might be searching for the answers to these and other questions. The Thing About Cancer podcast offers information and
BreastScreen Van in South West Rocks
Did you know that the BreastScreen van offers free breast screening to women aged over 40? BreastScreen will be visiting South West Rocks from 19 November to 6 December 2018. Look for the van behind the South West Rocks Country Club. Early detection of breast cancer saves many lives. Nine out of 10 women who
Did You See the Poo Poke Post Video?
If you are between 50 and 74 years of age, you will receive a bowel screening invitation and free screening kit in the post shortly after your eligible birthday. Don’t put it off! Doing the kit is easy and simple. When bowel cancer is found in its very early stages, up to 9 out of
New Diabetes Service in Lismore & Ballina
St Vincent’s Lismore is pleased to announce the opening of its Diabetes Service with Karen Horne, Credentialed Diabetes Educator and Dr Chelsea McMahon, Endocrinologist. Dr McMahon and Karen Horne are consulting at the St Vincent’s Lismore Consulting Suites and Karen Horne is also at the St Vincent’s Ballina Consulting Suites. The St Vincent’s Diabetes Service
