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Women’s Health Service
Well Women’s Clinic: 4:45pm – 5:45pm every Tuesday
Women’s Health Nurse Clinic (including cervical screening): 2:00pm – 4:00pm every Tuesday
Location: Frances Hewett Community Centre, 2 Roberts Street, Hamilton, VIC 3300
Cost: free
Services
- ContraceptionOral contraception, including emergency contraception
- Intrauterine device
- Implanon
- Sexually transmitted infection testing
- Medical termination of pregnancy
- Cervical screening
- Menopause care
- Preconception health check (including genetic testing)
- Breast examination
No referral required
Please call the Frances Hewett Community Centre on (03) 5551 8450 to make an appointment. Specific enquiries can be directed to the Women’s Health Nurse.
Email: womenshealth@wdhs.net
Breast Cancer Support
Support for breast cancer patients throughout their journey from the local breast care nurse.
Including:
- Post operative care and information
- Chemotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation treatment support
- Oncology consultations
- Wig and bra fitting
- Phone call/face to face support
Cost: free
Referral from health care professionals, Breast Screen Victoria or self-referral accepted
Please call Frances Hewett Community Centre on (03) 5551 850 to speak to the breast care nurse
Email: womenshealth@wdhs.net
Breast screening is now available at the Hamilton Base Hospital. To make your appointment visit BreastScreen Victoria or call 132050
Community programs
- Primary school puberty education
- Secondary school consent, sexual and reproductive health education
- Community health promotion
- Look Good Feel Better
- Pink Ribbon Morning Tea (October)
- Women’s Health Week (September)
- Free period product baskets
Links
A guide to: Cervical cancer screening
Breast Cancer Network Australia
National Breast Cancer Foundation: Pink Ribbon Morning Tea
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
