A state-of-the-art mobile health clinic is making its maiden voyage across remote WA helping to screen for lung cancer and deliver life-saving specialist care to the bush.
Heart of Australia’s brand new HEART 7 truck will be rolling into regional towns from next week — with the Pilbara, Kimberley, and Midwest regions first cab off the rank.
“We are incredibly proud to see the first truck of our national expansion hit the road. To date, we’ve treated almost 20,000 patients, directly saved more than 900 lives,” Heart of Australia Founder Rolf Gomes said.
“This next phase means we can deliver health benefits across the nation – and WA is the perfect place to start.”
Funded by the Federal Government, the clinic will initially deliver the National Lung Cancer Screening Program with the potential to expand to other specialist services in the future.
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation deputy chief executive Dawn Casey said the service would bring vital care closer to home for First Nations communities where the rate of lung cancer is high.
“We cannot afford to wait; early detection is critical. That is why this program matters. Our people must have care that is effective and culturally safe, delivered in ways that respect community and Country,” Dr Casey said.
“By working together to make screening accessible and culturally inclusive, we can support our people to take control of their health and give families more precious time with their loved ones.”
More information on HEART 7 and future trips are available on the Heart of Australia website.
https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/hearts-of-australia-launches-heart-7-mobile-health-clinic-bringing-specialist-care-closer-to-remote-wa-c-20686104
