Dubbo Rotunda hosts ‘mherv’ for better health
PASSERS-BY may have noticed registered nurse Rob Woolley stationed with his Men’s Health Education Rural Van – better known as ‘mherv’ – at the Church Street Rotunda on Wednesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 7.
Rob was providing free health tests which were available to everyone, although the focus was on men.
The tests that he provided included body mass index (BMI), glucose tolerance, cholesterol, blood pressure and pulse. He was also able to discuss weight management strategies and educate his clients about what blood pressure is and what it means to their health.
Rob told Dubbo Photo News that he likes to keep the experience quite light-hearted and crack a few jokes to keep everyone at ease.
The concept for ‘mherv’ was formed in 2008, but it wasn’t until 2013 that the van was furbished to serve as a health provider, thanks to the support of Rotary and Freemasons Financial.
There is no other van like it in Australia. The current tour takes Rob to 29 towns in 14 weeks, and at just four and a half weeks into the tour, Rob had already reached 1143 clients.
“mherv is aimed at men, but all are welcome,” Rob told
“I’ll get blokes go past and their wives will see that it’s for men and they’ll say, ‘Go on and get your health check!’ And then the blokes say, ‘Yeah yeah, but only if you do it too.’” Rob explained with a smile that the men often don’t realise that the van will provide for women as well!
“That’s when I say, ‘Sure, come on in!’” And both hubby and wife end up getting a valuable checkup – at no cost. HOSTED by Macquarie Regional Library Dubbo, a book launch will be held on Wednesday, June 13, from 6pm to 7pm.
“Do Talk to Strangers: Travel Toolkit” is authored by local Kerrie Phipps and offers strategies and stories to help meet people and make meaningful connections with them, at home and on trips anywhere.
Kerrie frequently travels to Asia as a motivational speaker and the travel toolkit reflects on her experiences.
Bookings required. Call 6801 4510.
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