HEY, KIDNEYS – LOVIN’ YA WORK! HEALTHY KIDNEY WEEK – STARTS 22 MAY 2022
DID YOU KNOW? … Your kidneys help keep you alive and well! They flush all the rubbish out of our bodies, help control our blood pressure, tell our bodies to make red blood cells, and make Vitamin D which keeps our muscles and bones strong! Sometimes, our kidneys get sick. They can even die! When…
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What Is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer happens when some of the cells in one or both of your ovaries start to grow abnormally then develop into cancer. The ovaries are part of a woman’s reproductive system. Their job is to make and release an egg each month, and to make hormones that regulate your periods…
Immunisations: Are You Up To Date?
Are you and your kids fully immunised? It’s easy to lose track of all the jabs you’re supposed to get so here’s a full list of all the immunisations recommended for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, adolescents and adults. Benefits of Immunisation While you may not look forward to having a jab, it’s…
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is a big problem in Aboriginal communities. You probably know at least one person with chronic kidney disease and maybe many more. Where Are My Kidneys and What Do They Do? Try putting your hands above the back pocket of your jeans — your kidneys are underneath this area. There’s one…
Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal & Islander Community Controlled Health Services (CRAICCHS)
What is CRAICCHS? The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders face extreme challenges which contribute to poor health and other multiple complex problems including chronic diseases. One of the significant factors that contribute to this health gap is poor access to effective and timely health services.* In light…
Mum and Bubs -Importance of Antenatal Care
Motherhood comes with a lot of joy, at CRAICCHS we offer a range of services to help you prepare for your pregnancy, birth and beyond. Once you find out you are pregnant it is essential to review your health and make lifestyle changes that will positively affect you and your baby. Antenatal visits are a…
Your Over 40 Health Checklist
Looking after your health is one of the most important things you can do, regular check-ups with a healthcare professional grow increasingly important as you get older. This is especially true if you have a family history of health problems. The goal of regular health examinations and screenings is to identify problems at an early…