Mens' Health Education Rural Van
Since 2017 mherv has been out in the backblocks of NSW on two scheduled tours per year seeking out the menfolk who haven’t seen the inside of a doctor’s rooms for years. These are the blokes who drop dead in a paddock, because nobody saw it coming. This is a Rotary sponsored project.
10 Minutes In The mherv Van Is All It Takes
For most, there is no culture to see their doctor for a regular check-up. Indeed it could be said that many men are afraid to do so in case they are told something they wouldn’t like to hear.
Consequently, conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar which have little or no apparent symptoms, can build up and lead to sudden unexpected death or long-term incapacity.
Tests may show no reason for concern, or at the other end of the scale it may be recommended that immediate medical attention be sought for treatment that would bring the condition under control… probably saving a life!
The Rotary Club of Dapto has hosted two visits from the mherv van in 2023 and 2024. We are hoping this will be an ongoing project for our town.
In 2024 the project identifies several men who were at high risk and the were hospitalised and treated for hypertension. Great initiative!
