The Lifting Health Outcomes in Deni initiative is the major project for the Deniliquin Local Health Advisory Committee in 2024.
Chair Lourene Liebenberg said community members are invited to come along to the Multi Arts Centre in Cressy St between 4pm and 6pm on Thursday to learn more.
Some light refreshments will be served and LHAC members will be on hand to chat about the project.
“This project aims at improving awareness of factors that lead to chronic health conditions and a call to action,” Mrs Liebenberg said.
“This project aligns with the priority areas for 2023/24 of both Murrumbidgee Local Health District and the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.”
On display will be 12 banners and associated resources, which form part of this project.
These banners will be rotated through various locations in Deniliquin, to draw attention to specific areas of health identified in a recent health study on the region.
Each has a particular focus on chronic health conditions, providing succinct information about the health issue and a QR code that can be scanned.
The QR code will take people to a short questionnaire which, when filled out, will then provide relevant information as to some actionable things people can do to improve their lifestyle that could contribute to better outcomes.
“Some specific areas of concern for the Edward River local government area were highlighted by the MPHN Health Needs Assessment 2022-2025,” Mrs Liebenberg said.
“We have a higher premature death rate than New South Wales and the MPHN region amongst both males and females.
“We also have higher rates with regards to the incidence of some cancers.
“Rates for smoking during pregnancy is particularly high, and obesity and low exercise rates are noted as lifestyle risks.
“There is also a higher than average reporting of living with mental health conditions in both youth and adults”.
The key areas the banners will highlight includes stroke, skin cancer, heart health, diabetes, kidney health, lung health, bowel and skin cancer, mental health, dementia, kids health (in particular obesity), and disability support.
The banners will change location every three weeks.
Nine information sessions will also be held throughout the year as part of the project.
These will also focus on a particular health condition or area of health, and will include presentations by nurses or other allied health workers with an expert knowledge on the topic.
This project is made possible with funding obtained from MPHN Community Grants and funding by MLHD/NSW Health.
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