RURAL HEALTH CHECKS
Making it happen. Bringing the Glob to our local communities and their families'. Showing them that we really care about their welfare and health. We have the manpower and expertise to do this, and we have the drive and dedication to make this happen.
Rural health checks saves lives. It changes the attitude of people to the importance of good self-care.
The check(up) list
The why's and what's of components we've chosen for farmers
Bloodpressure
Cholesterollevel
Bloodsugar
Weight
Smokingstatus
Pulse
Mental healthquestionnaire
Significantfamily history
Visualacuity
....from Dean Williamson
This article was taken from Dean's facebook page. It gives us some insight to where it started and the need for this project.
....from Dean Williamson
This article was taken from Dean's facebook page. It gives us some insight to where it started and the need for this project.
Over the last five years, the Glob has seen more than five thousand people in both urban and rural communities. Approximately 1300 (25%) have been referred back to their own GP for further investigation and treatment. The feedback from the participants and their families has been incredibly positive with many messages of thanks coming back to us for what this project has done.
Agri HQ have 'gifted' Zone One 202D the glob. They recognise that NZ Lions is respected in the community and has a club in most NZ towns. Approximately 30% of our members are active or retired farmers.