Casterton Memorial Hospital

ph (03) 5554 2555

Community Health

Aim:

  • To provide quality health and welfare services to the community.

Objectives:

  • To promote good health and wellness via education and information.
  • To improve the quality of life, through better physical, social, mental and environmental health.
  • To provide advice and information on health related subjects and refer on to appropriate agencies as necessary.

Community Health Nurse

Our Community Health Nurse is available for:

  • Individual Consultations
  • Health Information Sessions for groups, clubs/organisations, communities or individuals.
  • Health Education and Promotion in Schools and pre schools.
  • Support Groups

Topics include:

  • Asthma
  • Arthritis
  • Basic Nutrition
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • QUIT
  • Sunsmart / Skin Cancer Awareness
  • Women’s Health – Osteoporosis, Menopause and HRT, Breast Self Examination
  • Men’s Health Issues
  • And many more!

Services:

  • Advice, assistance and referral for Health Information and Services
  • Programs and Presentations to Community Groups and other organisations

Screening by appointment…

  • Blood Pressure: Free
  • Blood Glucose: $2.00 charge
  • Videos and other material available for loan (some items have a small charge)

Download the Brochure

CMH Strength and Balance Group
Diabetes Support Group
Womens Health Night
Community Health Checks