At Surf Coast Women’s Health Group in Jan Juc, we are committed to improving the heart health of the women in our community including patients from Torquay, Jan Juc, Geelong and along the Surf Coast and Bellarine. Therefore, we are taking part in the ‘Healthy Heart Project’ with Pulse Point Academy and the local Primary Healthcare Network.

Aim of this project:
1. Integrate female-specific cardiovascular risk factors into our patient care education.
2. Increase the number of women undergoing a comprehensive heart health check, with an initial focus on those >45 who have documented risk factors. 

This project will also strengthen GP and Nurse knowledge, allowing us to provide consistent, evidence-based education and support to our patients.

Female-specific cardiovascular risk factors include:

• Pre-eclampsia
• Gestational diabetes
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Breast cancer
• Premature menopause 

We will be contacting our patients >45 years of age with these known risk factors and invite them to undergo a thorough heart health check with the nurse and GP’s as part of our project. Patients will also be provided with tailored education and resources. 

Moving forward, we will then continue these healthy heart checks with all patients if recommended by their GP.  

At Surf Coast Women’s Health Group we are excited to share our heart health knowledge with you!