EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 9 EDITION 2 - 2024 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 With a strong focus on keeping people healthy and supporting older people to age well, Omeo District Health's Community Health Centre is a hub of the community. "Five days a week, our centre supports people from right across our district with everything from general consults to wound management to physiotherapy to vaccinations," Mary Manescu, chief executive of Omeo District Health, said. "We have a very strong focus on preventative medicine, with a core aim to help the people of Omeo and surrounds to maintain good health for as long as possible. "We are fortunate to have highly-skilled general practitioner Dr Charles Luiz working with us across the week and, for those people with a preference for a female practitioner, Dr Mariam Cranswick visits our centre, taking in-person appointments one day each month." With more than 30 years of experience, Dr Cranswick has a keen interest in women's health as well as significant experience in management of older people with complex medical problems. "There are many reasons women, in particular, feel more comfortable with a female doctor and we know they can be difficult to find, particularly in rural areas," Mary said. "And so we are fortunate to have the services of Dr Cranswick at Omeo District Health, augmenting our general practice services, joining Dr Luiz and the broader team in providing better health outcomes for our rural community." Dr Cranswick, who has a Diploma in Women's Health from the University of Melbourne, initially practised in women's health, before moving into broader general practice. Appointments for general consultations, vaccinations, screening or referrals with Dr Cranswick or Dr Luiz, or for physiotherapy or for the management of chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease or asthma can be made by calling the Omeo District Health or online via HotDoc. HISTORY For close to 140 years, Omeo District Health (ODH) has cared for people from right across the community and for the thousands who visit the region every year. The region is remote. ODH provides care to more than 1500 people across an area of nearly 6000 square kilometres from Omeo to Benambra, from Ensay to Dinner Plain and from Anglers Rest to Swifts Creek. "Our focus is on helping people to age well, stay well and connect early and easily to care," Mary said. "We do this by providing in-person and online appointments with female and male practitioners at our community health centre, through the care and support we provide to residents at our aged care facility, Lewington House, by delivering care in urgent situations, and through a broad range of allied health and home care services, as we work toward our vision of delivering better outcomes for our rural community." A strong focus on the elderly Omeo District Health has been providing care for people from right across the community and for the thousands who visit the region every year. (PS) The comprehensive look More than two decades ago, a team of pioneering dermatologists in New Zealand set out to revolutionise how skin cancer is diagnosed. They recognised that early detection was key to stopping melanoma before it could spread, and this led to the creation of MoleMap - a ground-breaking approach to skin cancer screening. Unlike traditional skin checks, MoleMap offers an in-depth, thorough examination of your skin using advanced technology and techniques, ensuring that every mole of concern is meticulously monitored and diagnosed by certified dermatologists. Today, with more than 90 clinics across New Zealand and Australia, MoleMap's proven system provides patients with their best chance at catching melanoma early. Lauren Brookes, an experienced registered nurse and passionate skin cancer prevention advocate, brought MoleMap's innovative services to Bairnsdale in 2019 and is located opposite Aldi at Bairnsdale Health and Wellness Centre. Lauren saw the rural community needed more than just a basic skin check, with patients seeking a comprehensive solution - one that would not only detect potential skin cancers but also provide ongoing skin monitoring. In the past five years, more than 5000 patients have walked through the doors of MoleMap Bairnsdale, receiving expert care, full body skin checks, detailed total body photography and comprehensive mole mapping. Countless skin cancers have been detected, including many melanomas, most of which were caught early - when they are most treatable but often harder to detect at home at this early stage. Many patients return annually, knowing that their skin is being professionally monitored and any changes or new concerns are promptly addressed. Lauren's dedication to skin cancer and sun safety education is at the heart of her work and discussed with her patient's during their appointment. "We need to keep changing the sun safety behaviour each generation to lower the rates of skin cancer" she said. Her clinic offers not just peace of mind but the chance to catch potentially life-threatening cancers early. MoleMap appointments include a comprehensive head-to-toe skin check by Lauren, with detailed photographs that are reviewed by specialist dermatologists. If you're looking for a reliable, thorough, easily accessible and advanced solution to skin cancer detection, MoleMap Bairnsdale is your go-to clinic. Lauren looks forward to welcoming you and your loved ones to the clinic. MoleMap, located locally at Bairnsdale Health and Wellness Centre, offers an in-depth, thorough examination of your skin using advanced technology and techniques. (PS) . bairnsdalecroquet@gmail.com Cnr Grant Street & Pearson Street, Bairnsdale Find us on Facebook! Did somebody say Croquet? Come & try Friday, October 18th, 3 -5pm Afternoon Tea & All equipment provided!
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