by Grace | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is held each year in Australia to:
- Raise awareness of signs and symptoms;
- Share stories of real women affected by the disease;
- Highlight the risk factors of ovarian cancer;
- Educate Australians on diagnosis and treatment;
According to Ovarian Cancer Australia (2021) some signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
- Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal boating;
- Abdominal or pelvic (lower tummy) pain;
- Feeling full after eating a small amount;
- Needing to urinate often or urgently;
- Changes in bowel habits;
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain;
- Lower back pain;
- Excessive fatigue;
- Indigestion or nausea;
- Bleeding after menopause or in-between periods;
- Pain during intercourse or bleeding after;
It is important to remember all the symptoms mentioned can be caused by other, less serious medical conditions. However, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, which are persistent and troublesome, you should see your doctor. They will be able to examine you and if necessary, do further tests to find the cause of your problems.
Risk factors of ovarian cancer:
- Increasing age;
- Hereditary factors;
- Having endometriosis, previous breast cancer or diabetes;
- Use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT);
- Being overweight;
- Smoking;
- Having not had children;
Diagnosis:
If you are concerned, visit your local GP (otherwise, you can visit our doctors at Geelong Medical and Health Group – https://www.geelongmedicalgroup.com.au/)
by Grace | Jan 18, 2021 | Workplace Education
We are so lucky when our local communities offer free training.
If you looking to upskill, be able to recognise signs at work or simply be there for your family, The City of Greater Geelong is offering a FREE 2 day Older Person Mental Health and First Aid Training.
According to COGG, upon completion, participants have the knowledge to assist people 65 years and over who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing worsening of an existing mental health problem or who are experiencing a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Bookings are essential and are held at 2 different locations (Grovedale and Newcomb) this February.
If you are interested, you can secure your spot here – https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/events/calendar/item/8d88fc1460dcdbe.aspx
by Grace | Jan 18, 2021 | Workplace Education
“Febfast is where individuals call time-out on alcohol, sugar or another vice of their choice, to support disadvantaged youth in Australia. It is the perfect excuse to kick-start the year with a little good health and good will.” – febfast.org.au (2019).
Why not take on the challenge with a group of work colleagues?
What are the benefits of febfast?
- Feel healthier;
- Improved sleep;
- More productive;
- Save money;
- Increased energy;
- Improved concentration;
During FebFAST, you can choose to give up alcohol, sugar or anything else that tickles your fancy! To register and donate, click on the link – https://febfast.org.au/signup
by Grace | Dec 29, 2020 | Workplace Education
Did you know.. World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the 31st January this year, and raises awareness of the disease that many people believe to be extinct.
What is Leprosy?
According to The Leprosy Mission Australia (2020), leprosy is a neglected tropical disease caused by bacteria. Leprosy is thought to be contracted when a person affected by leprosy coughs or sneezes, and a vulnerable person breathes in the droplets containing the bacterium.
Leprosy is curable and rarely affects people in modern Australia.
Effects of leprosy:
According to The Leprosy Mission Australia (2020), leprosy can affect people physically, but it can also destroy their psychological and social health. Some effects include the following:
- Skin patches
- Nerve damage
- Sensation loss
- Ulcers
- Deformity
- Stigma
Treatment:
Leprosy is completely curable through antibiotic treatment.
Triple Zero Leprosy Strategy:
The Leprosy Mission Australia is striving for zero leprosy transmission, zero disability and zero discrimination by 2035. If you would like to donate – click here https://www.leprosymission.org.au/give-now-landing-page/
by Grace | Dec 29, 2020 | Health Assessments, Workplace Education
Are you wanting to offer your employees work benefits? Why not give them the opportunity to screen and make positive changes towards their health?
Our qualified Nurses at Workplace Health and Safety Victoria visit your workplace and conduct Health Assessments to your employees with the aim to improve your overall health of your employees.
We offer diabetes screening, heart health checks and overall health checks using our body composition scales (comparing body/fat percentage, calculating metabolic age, visceral fat rating and more). Our health assessments provide a baseline screening of where your employee sits health-wise, with the results being absolutely confidential to your employee.
From here, your employee can choose to make positive changes towards their lifestyle through the education we provide or disregard our advice altogether.
Studies show that investing in your employee’s health can bring the following benefits to your workplace:
- Reduced absenteeism
- Improved injury incidence and outcomes
- Retained top talent
- Increased workplace productivity
- Improved company morale
- Support for an aging workforce
- Raised awareness of relevant health issues in your workplace and the ability to provide referrals where appropriate
Workplace Health and Safety Victoria also offer pre-employment medicals, which are held at our clinics in Geelong and the Surfcoast, which screen against vision, hearing, range of movement, heart health, diabetes, and more. More extensive Health Assessments can also be held at the clinic and include GP check ups and appointments with our Sports Physiologists.
To enquire, please contact Belinda at [email protected] or call 0456 387 569.