Well Women’s service
The Mitchell CHS Well Women’s Service offers women of all ages the opportunity to discuss issues relating to the maintenance of good health and well being.
The Well Women’s Service is conducted by experienced Registered Nurses (Div 1) who have completed specialised training with
Family Planning Australia in sexual and reproductive health. They are governed by standards of practice and are required to
participate in ongoing education to maintain expertise. This also entitles them to be registered as Nurse Pap Smear test providers.
Women’s Health Nurses have a commitment to providing health care specific to women’s individual needs.
Privacy and confidentiality is assured at all times.
What type of services do Women’s Health Nurses provide:
Women’s Health Nurses understand that there are many social, emotional and cultural issues that can affect people’s health. We are committed to offering services that meet individual needs. The services available from a nurse-based clinic include:
- Pap tests
- Breast self examination instruction
- Pregnancy Tests
Information and time to discuss your own health issues, which may include:
- Pap Smear results
- Menstruation
- Contraception
- Pregnancy
- Breast Health
- Sexuality
- Endometriosis
- Incontinence
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- S.T.D.’s
- Menopause
- Any other issue
Well Women’s Service is held at:
Mitchell Community Health Services
72 Ferguson Street
Broadford 3658
Wednesday 2:30 pm—6:30 pm (appointments necessary)
To make an appointment or find out more information about the Well Women’s Service please telephone (03) 57845555
Why would I want to see a Women’s Health Nurse:
Women’s Health Nurses work as part of a health care team. Each member of this team, such as doctors, podiatrists and physiotherapists, have particular skills. Often people prefer to see a nurse because they appreciate the extra time a nurse provides to discuss questions and explore issues in more detail. Some women simply prefer seeing another woman for their sexual and reproductive health care.
What else can a Women’s Health Nurse provide:
Women’s Health Nurses have a broad range of skills, which we share with our community. Our work often involves us in health awareness campaigns, educational talks, participation in community development projects and support of local initiatives.