Health checks

It is not always easy to make decisions about what is best for your health. The internet is full of information about health problems, diseases and illness, but how do you know if the information is reliable or accurate? The different ways to find advice, questions to ask about whether a website is reliable, and choosing a health professional are all discussed. Read More

The media is full of results from research studies and how the findings might affect our health and wellbeing. Understanding the different types of research, clinical trials and evidence, and the ways that researchers come to their conclusions, can help in making decisions about our own health. Read More

How do you know if your blood pressure is too high or too low, if your cholesterol is within a healthy range, or whether you are actually overweight? Knowing the numbers of key health measures can help you to know if you need to make some changes for the benefit of your current and future health. Read More

Being familiar with the look and feel of your breasts makes it easier to notice when any changes occur. What to do, what to look for when you conduct a breast check and when to have a mammogram is important for every woman to know. Read More

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Regular cervical screening is the best way to protect yourself from cervical cancer. Recent changes to cervical screening in Australia make it easier for women and people with a cervix to be screened. Read More

Regular health checks and screenings, in combination with a healthy diet and regular physical activity, can help to prevent disease or illness. Recommendations are made for how often you should have a blood pressure, skin and immunisation review.Below is a list of the tests you should consider having. We have briefly listed what you are testing for, why you need to test and when to test, and for heart and cardiovascular health, the healthy limits for women.The complete range of medical checks and screening procedures required throughout life will vary for every person, depending on individual risks, medical background and family history. Talk to your doctor about what tests you require to maintain your health. Read More

Regular health checks and screenings, in combination with a healthy diet and regular physical activity, can assist in the prevention of disease or illness. Recommendations are made for how often you should have a blood pressure, Cervical Screening Test, blood sugar, breast, skin and immunisation review. Below is a list of the tests you should consider having. We have briefly listed what you are testing for, why you need to test and when to test and, for heart and cardiovascular health, the healthy limits for women. The complete range of medical checks and screening procedures required throughout life will vary for every person, depending on individual risks, medical background and family history. Talk to your doctor about what tests you need to maintain your health. Read More

Regular health checks and screenings, in combination with a healthy diet and regular physical activity, can assist in the prevention of disease or illness. Recommendations are made for how often you should have a blood pressure, cholesterol, Cervical Screening Test, blood sugar, breast, skin and immunisation review. Below is a list of the tests you should consider having. We have briefly listed what you are testing for, why you need to test and when to test; and for heart and cardiovascular health, the healthy limits for women. The government offers a '45-49-year-old health check' – a once-only check with your doctor for those at risk of developing a chronic disease. The complete range of medical checks and screening procedures required throughout life will vary for every person, depending on individual risks, medical background and family history. Talk to your doctor about what tests you require to maintain your health. Read More

Regular health checks and screenings, in combination with a healthy diet and regular physical activity, can assist in the prevention and detection of disease or illness. Recommendations are made for how often you should have a blood pressure, cholesterol, Cervical Screening Test, blood sugar, breast, skin and immunisation review.Below is a list of the tests you should consider having. We have briefly listed what you are testing for, why you need to test and when to test; and for heart and cardiovascular health, the healthy limits for women.The government offers a '75+ year-old health check' – a free annual health assessment with your doctor for people aged 75 years and over.The complete range of medical checks and screening procedures required throughout life will vary for every person, depending on individual risks, medical background and family history. Talk to your doctor about what tests you need to maintain your health. Read More

Jean Hailes produces a wide variety of free health information resources for women and health professionals.Browse resources on health checks below, and find more resources by using the search function and/or visiting the Resources page. Read More

If you're sexually active, getting checks for sexually transmissible infections – STIs – are an important part of looking after yourself.For some women, it can feel like an awkward task and can easily slide to the bottom of your to-do list. To help make the process a little easier, here we'll delve into exactly what happens in an STI check, step by step, so you can go into it with information and confidence, knowing what happens next. Read More

In this 'Talking Women' article for Medical Observer, Dr Lara Roeske, Director of Education and Liaison at Victorian Cytology Services, writes about the changes to the revamped National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP). Read More