Award-winning heart health checks at Farm World
Attendees of Victoria’s premier agricultural field day, Farm World at Lardner Park are encouraged to get their free heart health checks at the Latrobe Health Services stand 85-87 in the General Interest Pavilion.
Latrobe Health Services CEO, Ian Whitehead said that as a not for profit, for purpose private health insurer, the organisation and its staff are passionate about good health in regional communities.
“Gippsland has some of the worst heart health outcomes in Australia, so we are encouraging anyone aged between 18 and 50 years to participate in the health screenings.
“This initiative is one way to help our members, and community check if they are at risk,” continued Mr Whitehead.
From the early beginnings of the Gippsland healthy heart study, to an ongoing community outreach program and then partnering with Shane Warne Legacy Latrobe Health has been involved in testing more than 30,000 participants.
The heart health checks are free and will run every day at Farm World at Lardner Park, in the General Interest Pavilion. No booking is required.
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 health professional 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 if further action is required,” Mr Whitehead said.
Coronary heart disease remains the dominant cause of death among Australians with worse outcomes experienced in regional and rural areas.
Latrobe Health Services is a notfor-profit, for purpose private health insurer.
Right now, you could receive 12 weeks free over 24 months when joining on combined hospital and extras cover.
To review your private health insurance cover or for new cover enquiries call Latrobe Health Services on 1300 362 144 or visit www.latrobehealth. com.au.
For more information about Latrobe Health Services free heart health checks visit www.latrobehealth.com. au/healthyhearts.
If you’re interested in our health checks coming to your workplace or community event, please contact marketing@lhs.com.au
Should you have any concerns about your heart health or any other health concerns, please seek the advice of your trusted healthcare professional.