Danila Dilba Health Service has a Men's Clinic operated by qualified male health workers to help you feel comfortable talking about men's health issues. There is an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, who is also team leader, a General Practitioner, a counsellor and a receptionist.
Feel stronger, live longer. Book a men’s health check today.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander men have among the poorest health in Australia. They die at a much younger age than non-Indigenous men, with heart disease the leading cause of death.
Smoking-related cancers like lung and mouth cancer are very high among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. Almost 11 times the number of Aboriginal men die from diabetes than non-Indigenous men.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men also experience very high levels of psychological stress, twice that of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
Every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man should have a regular health check.
Your health, your choice
Regular health checks can also help find problems before they become serious. They can detect early warning signs of chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Health checks for men may also include tests like a prostate check.
If you have high risk factors you may be more likely to become sick. High risk factors include:
Make the right choice, visit Danila Dilba Health Service for your regular health checks to help you live well and stay well. Do it for yourself, and your family and friends.
If you want to make a compliment or complaint you can talk to or email us.