Tick-tock, Shepparton — it’s time for a heart check-up.
Starting Thursday, July 27, Shepparton Marketplace becomes your one-stop heart health station, brought to you by Latrobe Health Services.
Take a break from the daily hustle and drop by for a free 15-minute screening by a qualified pharmacist.
It’s a quick, cost-free opportunity to tune into the rhythm of your life: your heartbeat.
“This initiative is one way to help our members, and community, check if they are at risk,” Latrobe Health Services chief executive Ian Whitehead said.
“We’re passionate about supporting better health for our community.
“Regional communities have some of the worst heart health outcomes in Australia, so we really encouraged our members and community to participate in the heart health screenings.”
The free heart health checks will run from 9am to 4pm on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28, and from 9am to noon on Saturday, July 29.
No booking is required.
During the check, each participant is taken through the 15-minute heart health check with a qualified pharmacist.
Key heart health indicators checked during the screening include blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, diabetes risk and non-fasting cholesterol levels.
“Results are provided immediately following the test, with the pharmacist providing key insights on the results, advice on how to keep your heart healthy, and informing participants on how to follow up with your GP in further action is required,” Mr Whitehead said.
According to Priceline chief pharmacist Amy Sabatini, coronary heart disease remains the dominant cause of death among Australians, with worse outcomes experienced in regional and rural areas.
“It is important to get heart health check-ups to give you the best chance of receiving the right treatment and possibly diagnosing underlying medical conditions,” Ms Sabatini said.
“Our team is looking forward to coming to Shepparton Marketplace and conducting the heart health checks. We know these checks save lives.”
For more information about Latrobe Health Services’ free heart health checks, visit www.latrobehealth.com.au/healthyhearts
To review your private health insurance coverage or for new cover inquiries, call Latrobe Health Services on 1300 362 144 or visit www.latrobehealth.com.au