Some differences in health and healthcare are driven by biological factors, such as those affecting maternity services and cervical cancer screening.
Other differences are driven by gender-based roles, behaviours and attitudes affecting how women and girls access and experience services, both directly and as carers for others.
NSW Health provides services and programs targeted to addressing the health needs of women including:
• reproductive and sexual health, including pregnancy choices
• healthy lifestyles
• chronic disease
• mental health
• screening (for example, for cervical cancer)
• tobacco, alcohol and drugs
• sexual assault and domestic violence.
To access any of these services, start by talking to your local doctor.
Information regarding women;s health is also available thought the Deniliquin Local Health Advistory Council.
Deni LHAC members will host a Women’s Health Week information stand at the Cressy St Kiosk in Deniliquin on Wednesday, September 9.
Between 9.30am and 2.30pm, you can chat all things women’s health, pick up resources or chat about other health needs and concerns.
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