Mobile Women's Health Service, Mount Isa Sexual Health
Also known as MWHS; Women's Health
Open Until 4:30PM
Adult Health
The Mobile Women's Health Service is a component of Mount Isa Sexual Health Team which provide a free and confidential service. The service enhances the health and well-being of women in rural and remote areas of North West Queensland.
The Mobile Women's Health Service is based on the belief that each woman is unique, has the right to the be treated with respect and must have the opportunity to be involved in decisions about her health care.
The Mobile Women's Health Service can assist and support all women, by providing culturally appropriate information, clinical services and promotion of healthy life choices.
The Mobile Women's Health Service works with men, women and groups to provide a number of services.
Services provided includes but are not limited to:
- cervical screening (Pap smears)
- breast self-awareness
- menopause information
- family planning and contraception information
- menstrual cycle concerns
- sexual health screening
- pregnancy information - pregnancy options, discussion, pre-conceptual care, antenatal and postnatal care
- information relating to domestic and sexual abuse
- healthy lifestyle choice information
Referrals can be made by any clinical staff or patients and their families may self-refer.
Contact Details
Mount Isa Sexual Health, 1 Barkly Highway, , Mount Isa, QLD 4825
Po Box 2172, Mount Isa, QLD 4825
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
All women in the Mount Isa health district, particularly those who are disadvantaged by disability, cultural, socio-economic status or geographic isolation
Charges and Fees
Government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
Not applicable
The North Queensland Rural Division of General Practice employs a femaleGP from Townsville to join the Mobile service for clinics at Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Normanton, Karumba and Mornington Island every second month. Education programs provided on any to