"Working together for Healthy Decisions In Midlife and Beyond".

Goal:
To enable mid-life and older women to enhance their quality of life and make informed choices with a focus on the prevention of disease and the promotion of health.

Values:
Healthcare should be physically, socially, and culturally accessible to all women of Renfrew County.

Education and empowerment are essential for women to achieve their full health potential.

Provides:

• A non-judgmental, holistic approach to the client in a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
• A key link to pre-existing services at Renfrew Victoria Hospital for women including Ontario Breast Screening Program, diagnostic mammography, bone densitometry, osteoporosis clinic, diagnostic ultrasound, cardiac stress testing, echocardiography and the sexual assault/partner abuse care center.
• A multi-disciplinary approach to the client, including family physicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses. The healthcare providers will consult with visiting medical specialists, dieticians, physiotherapists, pharmacists etc. as necessary.
• Education, counseling, physical assessment, screening investigations and treatment services for a comprehensive spectrum of mid-life and older women’s health needs. These include reproductive health (menopause, hormone replacement, sexual health) physical health (heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer), and mental health (anxiety, depression, abuse).
• Access to other healthcare providers in the community including Renfrew County and District Health Unit Healthy Living Partnership, Community Care Access, Mental Health Services of Renfrew County etc.
• Information on complementary therapies in combination with traditional medical therapies.

When:
The first Wednesday of every month. Early evening hours will be available on a rotating basis.

Where:
Ambulatory care clinics of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital

Who:
Women who are midlife and beyond.

How:
Appointments can be made through your family physician, or women can self-refer by calling the Renfrew Victoria Hospital at 432-4851 and booking an appointment with the Women’s Wellness Clinic.

What To Bring:
Recent mammogram, bone density, pap smear and blood work results including cholesterol if available

Group Education Sessions:
Evening group education sessions will be offered on regular basis. These will be advertised in the local newspaper and at the hospital. The sessions will cover a wide variety of current and interesting topics. Suggestions are welcome!