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Health Promotion & Community Health Nursing
Contact Details
| Hours: | 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday |
| Location: | Medical Consulting Suites, 17 Francis St |
| Phone: | 03 5485 5800 |
| Fax: | 03 5485 5885 |
Services
The Health Promotion Department provides a diverse range of programs and services including:
- Health education and promotion in workplaces and school settings
- Community health promotion, education and information
- Screening and Education Services
Diabetes Education Services
Regular clinics run by qualified Diabetes Educators. The service provides ongoing monitoring and management of people with newly diagnosed and existing Diabetes through outpatient clinics. Services include provision of initial education for clients newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance. For further information on ERH Diabetes services, click here
Women’s Health
Provision of regular clinics related to sexual and reproductive health, pap smears, breast care and contraception advice for women. For further information on ERH Womens Health services, click here
Asthma and Respiratory Education/Quit Support
Provision for consumers to access asthma and respiratory education services as an integral part of the management of respiratory disease across all ages. For further information on ERH Asthma services, click here
Health Promotion
The health promotion team works to develop early intervention projects that prevent illness in the community. There is a focus on the Echuca/Moama community, and staff of Echuca regional Health. Projects are developed in collaboration with local agencies and are based on identified community need. Our key priority areas for 2009-2012 are Mental Health and Wellbeing and Physical Activity and Nutrition. Current programs include: Work Health Program, Smiles 4 Miles, Kids – Go for your life, Bullying in Schools Project, Echuca Specialist School – Kitchen Garden Project
Fees
In accordance with the Department of Human Services Policy, Charges for Dietetic consultations for community clients are as follows:
- $8.80 per consultation for holders of a Health Care Card
- $13.50 per consultation
Worker Health Checks
Echuca Regional Health is an Endorsed Service Provider for Worker Health Checks an initiative of WorkSafe Victoria. To register please follow link: http://www.workhealth.vic.gov.au
Resources
Campaspe Primary Care Partnership
Campaspe Kids Go For Your Life
Australian Health Promoting Schools AssociationKids – 'Go for your life' Fruit + Veg Program
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute