Boorowa LHAC August Update

The Boorowa Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) met in August to discuss important health issues for Boorowa and the surrounding community.

There has been great progress made on projects being developed by LHAC members for the Boorowa community.

Fridge magnets with contact details for vital information are in the final stages of development.

Suggestion boxes made by the Boorowa Men’s Shed are currently being decorated by residents of Boorowa MPS before they are positioned around Boorowa.

Plans for Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) training for the community and mapping of AED sites around Boorowa continues. A training date is being negotiated and will be available ASAP.

LHAC is recruiting. Membership forms are available at https://msnswlhd.snapforms.com.au/form/lhac-membership-application There was a discussion between Boorowa United Hospital Auxiliary and Boorowa LHAC about re-partnering to bring events to Boorowa to promote public health. Details of events will be published as they are confirmed.

Boorowa LHAC has highlighted several key dates in September with links for further information.

• Prostate Cancer Awareness Month www.prostate.org.au
• R U Ok Day? 11 September www.ruok.org.au
• Dementia Action Week 15-21 September www.dementia.org.au
• World Heart Day 29 September www.world-heart-federation.org

Boorowa LHAC Communications Officer Deb Rheinberger said the Boorowa Dying To Know Day held in August was informative.

“Thank you to the Boorowa residents who attended Boorowa Dying to Know Day.

Informative presentations delivered by representatives from Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Pattersons Brothers, KP Carmody and Mercy Care, were informative and prompted interesting discussion amongst the attendees on the day.”

“The knowledge shared on the day will assist attendees to support their loved ones, as well as assist them in planning and informing chosen others of their future wishes,” said Deb.

• Topics:

• Community Groups
• Health & Wellness