I am in a small town with a doctors service one day per week. I find having access to a Primary Care Nurse in this area a great benefit. She has established a Well Being Group here where we can discuss health and well-being concerns with her. She acts as a type of triage - encouraging a visit to the WMO or gives explanation re concerns. Also the group brings women together - so automatic discussion takes place, and in many cases fears are allayed, and a visit to the busy EMO is not needed.
Another part of the program is the formation of a Tai Chi Group for older women, plus helping to keep older women fit and also helps prevent falls. As an older woman, I find the services of our Primary Care nurse extremely valuable. She also offers advice re diet (healthy).
"Well being group set up by Rural Primary Care Nurses from Murrumbidgee Medicare Local."
About: Murrumbidgee Medicare Local Murrumbidgee Medicare Local Wagga Wagga 2650 Rural Primary Health Service (Murrumbidgee Medicare Local) Rural Primary Health Service (Murrumbidgee Medicare Local) Murrumbidgee Medicare Local area 2650
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